Western Illinois University is a public university in Macomb, Illinois, founded in 1899 as a normal school, with a second campus in Moline. It has four academic colleges and an Honors College. Freshmen and sophomores with fewer than 60 credit hours must live in a university residence hall unless approved through a housing petition. Fall move-in for new residents is Thursday, Aug. 20, with arrival times staggered by distance from campus.
Enrollment
5,337
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in is Thursday, Aug. 20 (the Welcome Crew volunteers also work Friday, Aug. 21). Suggested arrival times run from 8:00 to 9:00 am for students living within 75 miles, up to after 1:00 pm for those over 200 miles away. Times are suggestions and need not be followed strictly. Peak traffic is 10 am to 3 pm.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Go to the electronic check-in area at your residence hall to get your room key. Have your Student ID Number and STARS password or PIN ready. After you inspect the room and complete the Room Condition Report, return it to check-in to get additional keys.
- Parking
- Follow the route on the move-in map and the directions of Public Safety staff. Unload at the designated drop-off location, then have someone move the vehicle to a designated parking lot.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Caroline Grote Hall
Corbin Hall
Lincoln Hall
Olson Hall
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Thompson Hall
Washington Hall
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.