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Thinkcritically, passionately, creatively, globally…
Presser Hall, School of Music
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At Illinois Wesleyan we’ll help you to prepare for the many possibilities
the future holds. We want you to learn to think and communicate critically,
passionately, creatively and globally, so you’ll be prepared to succeed in an
increasingly competitive and changing world.
From our long tradition of delivering the best in undergraduate education
to our talented faculty who will take an interest in you as an individual to a
flexible liberal arts curriculum that includes strong professional programs
in business, the fine arts and nursing, Illinois Wesleyan will work with you
to achieve your dreams and ambitions, whatever they may be.
2,100undergraduates
Illinois Wesleyan’s 2,100
students, all undergraduates,
come from 39 states and 22
countries around the world.
illinoisWesleyan
Nationally recognized for its long tradition of academic excellence, Illinois Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts university committed to providing its students with challenging academics and personal attention that make a difference in their education and their lives.
One of the benefits of a liberal
arts curriculum is that you have
the opportunity to play with ideas
from a wide variety of subjects
through close contact with faculty
who have expertise in those areas.
Critical thinking in your major
area is key, but it’s a much more
powerful skill when you can apply
it across multiple disciplines.”
Kira Hudson Banksassistant professor of psychology
clinical psychologist and researcher
“ My goal is to get students excited about ideas and learning.
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academicschallenging, inspiring, personal
Your education is more than preparing for a career; it’s really about preparing for life. That’s why at Illinois Wesleyan we’ll encourage you to pursue a variety of interests and passions, both inside and outside the classroom.
For nearly 160 years an Illinois Wesleyan education has been
focused on serving undergraduate students and delivering on our
motto of Scientia et Sapientia — knowledge and wisdom. That means
at Wesleyan we want you to get more from your education than facts
and figures. We want you to learn how to think critically and creatively,
so you can apply that knowledge to succeed in all aspects of your life.
With 184 inspiring faculty who are dedicated to teaching, facilities
that compete with any major school and entering classes of students
perennially ranked among the nation’s top 50 for student quality,
Illinois Wesleyan is a small school with a big tradition of academic
excellence and a real interest in your success.
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Individual Attention
At Illinois Wesleyan the average class size is 17 students and, unlike most
large universities, professors — not graduate students — will teach you.
As a result, you’ll get to know your faculty and they’ll get to know you.
That kind of personal attention is just one of the reasons why Illinois
Wesleyan competes with large as well as small schools for top students.
Flexible Curriculum
Another important reason to consider Illinois Wesleyan is its flexible
liberal arts curriculum, where students are encouraged to pursue
multiple interests and talents. Every year we have a large number of
students who decide to double major or pursue very different majors
and minors. So if you love music but want to pursue a career in
medicine, you’ll love Wesleyan.
Our distinctive curriculum starts with a liberal arts core that spreads
across all areas of study. We offer 42 major areas of study ranging from the
traditional liberal arts to strong programs in business, the fine arts and
nursing. Our eight strong pre-professional programs include medicine,
law, dentistry, engineering, veterinary science, forestry and environmental
management, physical therapy and occupational therapy for those who
want to pursue graduate and professional school in one of these areas.
17 average class size
With an average class size of 17, and
an 11 to 1 student-faculty ratio, students
get the personal attention that only a
top liberal arts institution like Illinois
Wesleyan can deliver.
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Liberal Arts Focus
The liberal arts is part of every
student’s education at Illinois
Wesleyan. It touches all 50 major
areas of study, from English and
biology to business and Hispanic studies to music and nursing. The
liberal arts core enables our students to discover the interconnectedness
of knowledge through a challenging course of study beyond their majors.
We place emphasis on developing our students’ critical thinking and
communications skills, strengthening their cultural literacy, and helping
them to become more globally aware and ethically grounded.
Illinois Wesleyan prides itself on producing graduates who are well-
rounded, inquisitive individuals who can successfully adapt to new and
changing demands. Regardless of their chosen major, all students at
Illinois Wesleyan have a liberal arts core that helps them to develop these
essential skills.
Graduate and professional schools and employers often stress the
benefits and importance of the skill set honed from a liberal arts
education. In fact, the highest placement rates to medical and law
schools, graduate programs and employment are consistently found at
liberal arts institutions.
It comprises a skill set that grows
from the student’s mastery of
literacy. By teaching closely, face-
to-face, our goal is to help students
to become the best and most
proactive thinkers and leaders, and
that is ultimately in the interest of
making civilization better.”
Robert BrayR. Forrest Colwell Professor of English
Lincoln scholar, researcher and author
is key to problem-solving.
50majors and programs
With 50 majors and programs, ranging
from the liberal arts, business, fine arts,
and nursing to pre-medicine, pre-law,
pre-engineering and more, your options
are many.
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The Merwin Gallery at the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art
The College of Liberal Arts
AccountingAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArtBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryComputer ScienceEconomicsEducational Studies
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PhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionRisk ManagementSociologySpanish/Hispanic StudiesTheatre ArtsWomen’s Studies
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Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-ForestryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-Occupational TherapyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary Medicine
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Conferring the Bachelor of Arts degreeMajors
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The College of Fine ArtsConferring the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees
School of ArtSchool of Music
CompositionMusic EducationOrchestral InstrumentsPiano PerformanceVoice
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School of Theatre ArtsActingDesign Technology
Interdisciplinary MajorMusic Theatre
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The School of NursingConferring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
Additional Minors and Concentrations:
Art HistoryArts ManagementAsian StudiesBiochemistryCoachingCognitive ScienceDevelopment StudiesDiplomatic StudiesHealthHuman Services Management
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JapaneseLatin American StudiesPhysical EducationRussian and East European StudiesRussian Language and LiteratureStudio ArtTheatre Dance Western European Studies
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184outstanding faculty
While many of Illinois Wesleyan’s
184 teaching faculty are nationally
regarded researchers and scholars,
all are outstanding educators
interested in your success.
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Center for Natural ScienceAcademic Resources
Your academic success at Illinois Wesleyan is enhanced by the quality
of our facilities and resources. The Center for Natural Science and the
Center for the Liberal Arts are two of the University’s technology-rich
teaching and research buildings. The Ames Library is among the best
anywhere. This five-story library and digital center has everything for
the student and researcher.
Research, Internships, Community Service
At Illinois Wesleyan your learning will take place inside and outside
the classroom. Wesleyan students actively collaborate with faculty on
research projects, present their own original research at the annual John
Wesley Powell Research Conference, pursue internships with major
corporations and not-for-profit organizations and engage in community
service through the Action Research Center, Habitat for Humanity,
Greek organizations and with local social service agencies.
for medical school. In fact, Illinois Wesleyan
biology majors are accepted into medical
school at a rate near 90 percent, compared
to a national average of about 50 percent.
And, our science students pursuing PhDs
typically have multiple offers from top
graduate and research programs.”
Given Harperprofessor of biology
avian ecologist, environmentalist and researcher
“ We’ve had great success preparing our students
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4-4-1 Academic Calendar
Another distinctive feature of Illinois Wesleyan is its 4-4-1 academic year —
two four-month (15-week) semesters and one optional May Term session.
May Term
In May Term, students are immersed in a single subject and courses often
offer curricular experimentation, nontraditional or interdisciplinary
approaches, or close student-faculty collaboration. For May Term,
students can elect to take a class on campus, participate in an internship,
collaborate with faculty on a research project or take a travel study class.
Study Abroad
As part of an increasingly global society, Illinois Wesleyan encourages its
students to engage in study abroad opportunities. The University has its
own programs led by Wesleyan faculty in London and Madrid. Students
can also participate in 300 program opportunities in 65 countries across
the globe provided by partner organizations and universities.
and to compete in an increasingly
global economy is a key part
of our mission and curriculum.
We’re quite proud of the fact that
Wesleyan has been named among
the top 40 schools in the nation
for students studying abroad
and the increasing number of
international faculty and students
that we attract to the University.”
Frank Boydassociate dean of faculty
associate professor of political science
“ Preparing our students for global citizenship
Pembroke College — Oxford, England
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With classmates from across the nation and around the globe, Illinois Wesleyan is a place to grow as a person as well as a student. And with 165 student organizations that range from student government and intramural sports to social fraternities and sororities to service clubs and campus media, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
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8 in 10 students
One of the big differences between Illinois Wesleyan and large schools
is the fact that about 80 percent of Wesleyan students live on campus
for all four years.
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Hansen Student Center
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Living Options
Illinois Wesleyan offers more than 24 options for campus living, from
traditional residence halls to converted mansions to fraternity and sorority
houses, meaning there’s a wide range of living choices for students.
There are four residence halls designated for first-year students —
Dolan, Ferguson, Gulick and Munsell. Each hall is co-ed and accommodates
between 125 and 200 students in double occupancy rooms, with a limited
number of single occupancy rooms available. There are both formal and
informal lounges, computer rooms, recreation rooms and other amenities
in each residence hall. All rooms are air-conditioned and include cable
television hook-up, Internet connection and telephone access.
Harriett Fuller Rust House in
foreground; Dolan Hall on left
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Campus Dining
No matter where you live you can connect with
friends and classmates over a meal at the Bertholf
Dining Commons. Other popular gathering places
include the Hansen Student Center, where Hattie’s
Café and Tommy’s Grill are popular spots. At
the Memorial Center there’s the Coffee Shoppe,
Freshëns, 155° Grill, and the Sub Connection.
Dining meal plans come in sizes to fit just
about any appetite. While most meals are eaten at
the Bertholf Dining Commons, the plans include
Munch Money so students can also eat or get take-
out from other campus dining spots like Tommy’s
and the Sub Connection.
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Academic Honor SocietiesBeta Beta Beta (biology)Delta Omicron (music)Gamma Upsilon (publications)Kappa Delta Pi (education)Lambda Alpha (anthropology)Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics)Phi Alpha Theta (history)Phi Beta KappaPhi Eta Sigma (first-year co-ed)
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Phi Gamma Nu (business)Phi Kappa PhiPi Delta Phi (French language)Pi Kappa Lambda (music)Psi Chi (psychology)Sigma Delta Pi (Hispanic studies)Sigma Tau Delta (English)Sigma Theta Tau (nursing)Upsilon Pi Epsilon (computing sciences)
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ActivismAmnesty InternationalCollege DemocratsCollege Republicans
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Model United NationsRock the VoteSierra Student Coalition
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A Partial Listing of
Campus Organizations
165registered student organizations
From student government and community service,
to campus media and club sports, to fraternities
and sororities, campus life is rich and varied.
Recreation
Staying active is one thing that brings many students
together on campus, whether it’s a game of pick-up
basketball, a fitness class or athletic event. The heart
of Illinois Wesleyan recreation is the $15 million Shirk
Athletic and Recreation Center. This two-level, 135,344-
square foot complex is home to Titan athletic teams and a
wide range of student recreation facilities and programs.
The Shirk Center houses four multi-use courts for
tennis, volleyball, basketball and other sports, as well
as racquetball courts, a 200-meter track, an extensive
training room, the Fort Natatorium, a wellness center,
classrooms, and other facilities.
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Campus OrientedStudent Senate (encompasses numerous executive positions and committees)
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Cultural AwarenessBlack Student UnionForeign language clubsInternational Society of Illinois WesleyanIWU Pride Alliance
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South Asian Student AssociationSpanish and Latino Student Association
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MediaArgus — newspaperTitan TVTributaries — student poetry and fiction publicationWESN — radio
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ReligiousBrothers and Sisters in ChristCatholic Newman OrganizationDRLFellowship of Christian Athletes
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HillelHindu Student AssociationInterVarsity Christian FellowshipMuslim Student Association
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ServiceAction Resource CenterAmbassador ClubAlpha Phi OmegaBest BuddiesCircle K InternationalHabitat for HumanityStudent Alumni Council
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Intramural and Club Sports
Illinois Wesleyan offers 20 intramural sports and clubs:
badminton, basketball, cycling club, equestrian club, flag
football, floor hockey, golf, karate club, women’s lacrosse,
racquetball, rock climbing club, running, soccer, softball,
tennis, ultimate frisbee club, volleyball, club volleyball,
wallyball and women’s water polo.
Bloomington-Normal
Located a short walk from downtown Bloomington and less
than a mile from uptown Normal, there’s always plenty to do
off campus. The twin-cities of Bloomington-Normal have a
combined population of 125,000 and are located within two
and a half hours of both Chicago and St. Louis.
The Illinois Wesleyan Titans have a long winning tradition, both on and off the athletic field. More than 400 Wesleyan students take part in our intercollegiate athletics, competing on 18 varsity teams — nine men’s and nine women’s.
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TiTanscompeting, excelling, spirited
The Titans have won three NCAA Division III national championships
since 1997 and captured 101 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
conference championships, including 2007-08 championships in football,
women’s basketball, women’s indoor track and field, baseball, softball
and men’s and women’s golf.
While NCAA appearances and conference championships are
important, Illinois Wesleyan is most proud of the fact that it has had 110
student-athletes named Academic All-Americans. This places us among
the top-10 schools in the nation for such honors, alongside such major
programs as Notre Dame and Stanford.
The Titan athletic facilities are second to none and include the Shirk
Center Arena and indoor track, Wilder Field football stadium and track,
Jack Horenberger Baseball Field, Titan softball field, Neis Soccer Field
and Beadles-Morse Tennis Courts. Titan men’s and women’s golf teams
practice and play at three top local facilities — Prairie Vista Golf Club,
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“For me, [Illinois Wesleyan] is the basis for jumping off into everything I’ve done.
My degree prepared me for law school and gave me the chance to learn to be
a leader and to deal with different types of people.”
Shaye Mandel ’93, Executive Director, FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis
“Professor Vayo was always incredibly generous and supportive. He emphasized
that if you’re to succeed in any field you need to have a strong grounding in the
fundamentals.”
Sin Jung Hong ’97, Artistic Director and Conductor, New York City’s One World Symphony
“I loved Robert Donaldson’s music history class at Wesleyan because he really
gave us the opportunity to write. I remember putting a lot into a paper I did on
Mozart and Don Giovanni.”
Demetria Kalodimos ’81,Peabody Award-winning broadcast journalist and documentary film maker
“My favorite class was Portfolio Management, taught by Dr. Elisabeta Pena. We
managed a real portfolio, with the proceeds going to fund the general scholarship
fund. It was exciting to know it was not a simulation. I was investing real money!”
Marcus Dunlop ’08,Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs New York
“Professor Fred Hoyt in marketing, and my May Term class where we traveled and
studied all over China, really opened my eyes to the world and what it had to offer.”
Brian Udovich ’98, Motion Picture Producer, Hollywood
50states and 52 countries
With alumni living in all 50 states
and 52 foreign countries, your Illinois
Wesleyan connection can stretch far
beyond campus and last a lifetime.
Illinois Wesleyan’s more than 19,000 graduates have gone on to prestigious graduate and professional schools, and distinguished themselves in a wide variety of fields, including medicine, law, business, higher education, the arts, government and more.
You’ll find recent graduates attending law school at Yale, doing graduate work in
economics at Columbia, in medical school at the University of Illinois, beginning
careers with the FBI, on Wall Street, as teachers, nurses, in Chicago, Hollywood,
Broadway and around the world.
Illinois Wesleyan graduates are not just successful in
their careers, they are also engaged and contributing to their
communities and professions.
With alumni in all 50 states and 52 countries around
the globe, your connection to Illinois Wesleyan reaches far
beyond campus and can last a lifetime.
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GraduaTes succeeding, contributing, proud
“ I think about Illinois Wesleyan all the time. A liberal arts education has
such value, even just for the
philosophy itself… Your college
education is the springboard
to your future.”
Ann Stroink ’76,Neurosurgeon
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Each year over 90 percent of Illinois Wesleyan
first-year students come back for their
sophomore year, and better than 9 in 10
graduating seniors complete their degree in
four years.
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Visiting Campus
There’s no better way to find out if Illinois Wesleyan is the place for you than to visit campus. The Admissions Office is waiting to hear from you so that we can help answer your questions and plan your visit. Until then, visit us on the Web at www.iwu.edu/admissions.
The Admissions Office is located in the new Minor Myers, jr.
Welcome Center on the corners of Park Street and University
Avenue. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(we’re closed for lunch from noon – 1:00 pm).
To schedule your visit, call us at 800-332-2498 or complete our
online visit form at www.iwu.edu/admissions.
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Apply Online or on Paper
There is no application fee for Illinois Wesleyan. We encourage
you to apply online by going to www.iwu.edu/admissions.
If you choose to use paper and pen, you can download a
traditional application from the Web site or request one from
the Admissions Office by phoning 800-332-2498.
Admission Criteria
The University is composed of a College of Liberal Arts, College
of Fine Arts (Schools of Art, Music and Theatre Arts) and
a School of Nursing, each with its own emphasis. Different
strengths and abilities are considered in reviewing candidates’
credentials for admission.
What’s Important?
Strong college preparatory curriculum
High school grade point average
ACT or SAT scores
Teacher/counselor recommendation
Personal statement/essay
Student activities
Campus visit — strongly recommended
Fine arts majors are required to audition or show a portfolio
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in 10 studentsNearly 9 in 10 Illinois Wesleyan students
receive scholarships or need-based assistance
made possible by the generosity of alumni
and friends of the University.
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Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Illinois Wesleyan’s financial aid and scholarship budget is over
$25 million. These funds allow the University to provide need- and
merit-based awards to deserving students. Those seeking assistance
may qualify for academic and/or talent awards that range from
$4,000 – $15,000; all awards are four-year and renewable. National
Merit Finalists can qualify for additional merit monies.
Students not majoring in music may audition for the Jennings
Scholarship, which offers a renewable $500 award and includes
weekly private lessons.
Requirements for Need-Based Assistance
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
IWU New Student Financial Aid Application and CSS PROFILE
Monthly Payment Plan
Students may choose a payment plan consisting of 10 equal,
monthly installments, beginning in June prior to the start of the
academic year.
2008-09 Costs
Tuition and Fees $32,464
Room and Board 7,550
Total $40,014
Students will also need additional funds for books, optional
insurance and incidental expenses. For more information, consult
the “Financing Your Education” brochure, or call the Admissions
Office at 800-332-2498.
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AccreditationIllinois Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Equal OpportunityIllinois Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin in its admissions policies, educational programs and activities, or employment policies. Illinois Wesleyan expressly recognizes the requirements of Title IX legislation and complaints should be reported to the University’s Title IX coordinator, who is the Executive Assistant to the President (Susan Bassi, Holmes Hall 204, 309-556-3151).
If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or special arrangements for an event, please contact the University at 1-800-332-2498 so we may discuss your accommodation needs.
Contact IWUIf you have further questions or want to arrange a visit, please contact:
Tony Bankston Dean of Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701 e-mail: [email protected]
Paul J. Schley Director of International Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA e-mail: [email protected]
309-556-3031 800-332-2498 (in the USA only) fax: 309-556-3820
www.iwu.edu/admissions
Illinois Wesleyan is located in Bloomington-Normal, within two and a half hours of Chicago and St. Louis. The Bloomington airport terminal, ten minutes from campus, provides direct jet access to America’s major hubs.
2,100 undergraduates from 39 states and 22 countries
184 outstanding faculty and no graduate teaching assistants
17 average class size and 11 to 1 student-faculty ratio
50 majors and pre-professional programs
476 unique courses offered, only 9 with 40 or more students
4-4-1 academic calendar with May Term
165 student organizations
18 men’s and women’s varsity sports
92% of graduates do so in four years
95% of graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months
19,000 alumni in 50 states and 52 countries
37th nationally in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance best value rankings
illinois Wesleyan by the numbers