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Undergraduate Catalog

Freshmen

Admission Standards

麻豆传媒内幕 is committed to admitting students whose academic records indicate a high potential for success. Students are generally considered for freshmen admission if they are currently enrolled in high school or if they have never attended a college or university since graduating from high school. Students must earn a high school diploma.

  1. Candidates with a minimum 2.75 cumulative high school grade point average or higher (on a 4.00 scale) will be admitted.
  2. Candidates with a 2.00鈥�2.74 cumulative high school grade point average are eligible for a holistic review of credentials to be considered for admission. 麻豆传媒内幕may request other information, as needed.
  3. GED, proficiency-based school applicants, and standards-based school applicants without a test score will be considered for admission using a full holistic review of all credentials.
  4. Students in the top 10 percent of their high school class at an accredited Illinois public or private high school will be automatically admitted to WIU.

Applicants whose high school GPA falls below regular admission criteria are considered for admission through alternative credential evaluation. For consideration, students are encouraged to submit a personal statement which addresses their academic goals, study habits, or extenuating circumstances that may have affected their academic performance in high school. Letters of recommendation, if provided, may also be considered. Students may be admitted regularly or into the Reach Program (alternative admission program). To guarantee full consideration for admission as an incoming freshman through this alternative credential evaluation, applicants are encouraged to submit an application and supporting materials by March 15. For more information about the Reach Program, please visit wiu.edu/reach.

Note: 麻豆传媒内幕considers applications on a rolling admission basis. Students are encouraged to submit all documentation prior to August 1 for the fall semester.

All new freshman applicants to 麻豆传媒内幕 must submit an official or unofficial current transcript listing courses taken and in progress. Self-reported or unofficial transcripts will be considered for admission, but a final official transcript must be submitted immediately upon completion of high school.

High School Course-Specific Requirements:

Freshmen entering 麻豆传媒内幕are to have completed the following high school coursework before entering the University:

  1. English: four years with an emphasis on written and oral communication and literature.
  2. Social Studies: three years with an emphasis in history and government.
  3. Mathematics: three years of introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming.
  4. Science: three years of laboratory sciences which include biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or other college preparatory sciences.
  5. Other: two years to be selected from art, film, foreign language, music, speech, theatre, journalism, religion, philosophy, and vocational education.

In the event that new students have deficiencies in course-specific requirements, the University will consider alternative evidence or other academic activities in determining the mastery of the knowledge and skills in the area(s) of the deficiency.

Linkages Program

The Linkages Program is a concurrent enrollment program whereby students enroll at 麻豆传媒内幕 (Macomb or Quad Cities campus) and a participating community college. The goal is to help students reduce tuition costs and ensure a seamless transition into a 麻豆传媒内幕major. The Linkages Program is designed for college-ready students who will take one 100-level or 200-level course at 麻豆传媒内幕 and register for the remainder of their classes at the participating community college. The Linkages Program is also a way for students to 鈥渓ock in鈥� WIU鈥檚 4-year cost guarantee and become part of the 麻豆传媒内幕community. A current list of participating community colleges is available from the 麻豆传媒内幕Undergraduate Admissions website at wiu.edu/linkages. Students who are interested in the Linkages Program must submit a complete application for admission to the University.

Other Special Admission Provisions

Applicants without a High School Diploma

Persons who do not have a high school diploma and are not currently attending high school may apply for admission if they have passed the General Educational Development (GED) test. GED holders will meet with advisors who will discuss specific courses needed to meet any deficiencies in academic requirements.

Non-Degree Status

Any student who has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent may attend Western as a non-degree student without meeting the regular admission requirements under the following provisions:

  1. The student may enroll in no more than six semester hours per term, and may accrue no more than 30 semester hours at WIU.
  2. Students who have earned more than 30 semester hours of college credit at 麻豆传媒内幕 are not normally eligible for non-degree status. However, such students may appeal to the Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards (CAGAS) for non-degree status.
  3. Students currently on academic probation or suspension are ineligible for non-degree status.
  4. Non-degree students must apply to CAGAS if they wish to be considered for degree candidacy.
  5. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or automatic scholarship opportunities.

Dual Enrollment High School Students

High school students may be accepted for special admission to enroll in University courses while concurrently enrolled in secondary school. The following provisions apply:

  1. The student must meet regular admission criteria or have earned a cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA or higher after at least three semesters of high school coursework.
  2. The high school principal, counselor, or an appropriate designee must provide written support for the admission application.
  3. Students must agree to pursue academic advising through the University Advising and Academic Support Center in Macomb or Quad Cities Student Services, as appropriate. International students must agree to pursue academic advising through the Center for International Studies.
  4. Students may enroll for a maximum of two courses per term without permission of the Council on Admission, Graduation, and Academic Standards (CAGAS).
  5. Only 100- or 200-level courses, in which the student meets 麻豆传媒内幕placement or prerequisite requirements, may be taken without permission of the appropriate department chairperson.
  6. Exceptions to the above policy must be approved by CAGAS.

Visiting Students

A student who is a degree candidate at another institution may attend Western for one term under the following provisions:

  1. The student must submit an application to Undergraduate Admissions for one semester.
  2. The student must submit an official transcript from their last school attended verifying that he/she is in good status at that institution,
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    Complete a personally signed 麻豆传媒内幕Visiting Student Form attesting good standing at the last school attended.