Leatherneck Launch is our new student orientation and is an important step students take in their transition to college.

How to Register: Via your STARS account

One-day, on-campus Leatherneck Launch programs will be held on various dates throughout the summer (June/July). There will be programs scheduled to accommodate students/guests traveling by Amtrak.

New Student Registration Prep is a virtual session to guide you through the first steps of registration, where you will learn more about course offerings and other academic opportunities. After completion, you can meet with your academic advisor and register for your classes!

How to Access New Student Registration Prep?
Once you sign up for Leatherneck Launch you will be sent an email with details about accessing the session in your Western Online account.

Student loans, federal grants, state grants, and some scholarships are awarded through the FAFSA. Learn more by visiting the Financial Aid Office

Paying for College Guide

• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible.
• Add WIU's school code (001780) to receive your WIU award letter.
• Complete a Special Circumstances Appeal if your income has recently changed.
• Estimate your scholarships and financial aid using the Net Price Calculator.
• View current tuition and fees for Undergraduate students.
• Learn more about our payment plan options.

• Visit the WIU Scholarship Portal to view all scholarship opportunities. Application deadlines vary by scholarship.

Final official high school transcripts are required after you graduate high school. If you completed any dual enrollment coursework through another institution please submit official transcripts.

Macomb

• Health insurance is required and automatically charged to your student account but can be waived if you are covered by an existing plan.
• Health insurance waivers are available if you are covered through an existing plan. This form must be approved and on file in the Student Health Insurance Office by the 10th day of Fall and Spring Semesters and the 6th day of Summer Semester.
• Immunization form is required and can be submitted to the Beu Health Center.

Quad Cities

• Health insurance is available for Quad Cities students to opt into if they have 9 credit hours or more with 5 of those hours being on-campus classes.
• Immunization records are not required except as determined by the academic program.

Take advantage of the many benefits living on campus has to offer. Complete your housing application at wiu.edu/apply4housing

The dining plan at Western is one of the most flexible programs in the country. You pay for what you eat, allowing you to control your budget, and eat when and where you'd like. Learn more about your dining options at our dining website.

Start exploring WIU's housing and dining options right away! Freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students with fewer than 60 credit hours are required to live on campus. Petitions are available for housing exemptions.

Choose your roommate with Roommate Matching within STARS after your housing application is complete. The lifestyle questions will help determine recommended roommate choices for you.

Already know who you want to live with? Great! You can request a specific roommate on your housing application.

On-campus housing is not available on our Quad Cities campus. However, since this campus is located in a bustling metropolitan area, there are plenty of housing options steps from campus. Please explore off-campus options.