Graduate Studies

The application system will be unavailable from October 1 to October 31.
 
No applications will be accepted during this time. The application will reopen November 1st at 8:00 CST.
 
Applicants selecting Spring 2023 will automatically be changed to Fall 2023 unless they are currently in the US and requesting a transfer.
 

Admission Requirements

Select your level of study:

New College Freshman: Students who have not taken college classes after completing high school apply for an undergraduate degree.

Transfer Students: Students who have taken college classes after high school but have not earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree apply for an undergraduate degree. Learn about earning undergraduate transfer credits.

Graduate Students: Students who have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree apply for a graduate or second bachelor's degree.

Online-only Students: Accepted students who would like to register for online-only courses to complete from their home countries must first work with their WIU advisor to determine if appropriate online courses are available. Refer to FAQs for details. 

Contact Us

For prospective student inquiries: International-Inquiries@wiu.edu

For admitted students submitting financial documents:
International-Financials@wiu.edu

For all other issues or submission of admission documents:
International-Ed@wiu.edu

Office: Sherman Hall 116, 1 University Circle, Macomb, Illinois 61455

Telephone: (309) 298-1806

Deadlines To Apply

For Fall (August)

For Spring (January)

The application will be closed during the following times:

  • April 2 - June 15
  • August 16 - September 30
  • December 21 - January 3rd