Academic Advising

My Campus Life

There’s a lot to know about being on campus. Find out about getting involved, when the residence halls close for breaks, where to find the Go West bus schedules, the locations of important stuff on campus, how to use your Rocky Dollars and more.


Macomb Campus

I want to get involved but don’t know how to find out about student clubs and organizations. Where can I look?

Western has tons of opportunities to get involved. You can find information on student organizations and groups on campus by going to the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) website.

What’s the difference between Rocky Dollars and my meal plan?

Rocky Dollars is a debit-like account you access using your WIU ID Card. Find out more about it on the Rocky Dollars website.

Where can I find a Macomb campus map?

View the most updated version of campus maps.

I’m going home over break. When do I need to be out of my room?

Western has different times during the year for breaks. Find out about the schedule and what you need to do at Housing's website.

Where can I find out about bus routes and other transportation?

The bus routes may seem a bit complicated, but you can learn all about them at the GoWest website. Just click on the bus routes tab on the left to see each route and a map of where it goes.

I'm an international student, what resources are available to help me connect with the campus?

Visit our International Programs & Services site for information that will be helpful to you.

Quad Cities Campus

What student activities are available on the Quad Cities campus?

Western has tons of opportunities to get involved. Visit the site for more on Quad Cities student activities.

Where can I find a Quad Cities campus map?

View the most updated version of campus maps.

What options are there for food in and around the Quad Cities campus?

Explore food options available at the Quad Cities campus.