Think critically, passionately, creatively, globally‌
Presser Hall, School of Music
Illinois Wesleyan
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.
2,100 undergraduates
Illinois Wesleyan’s 2,100
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
students, all undergraduates,
to our talented faculty who will take an interest in you as an individual to a
come from 39 states and 22
flexible liberal arts curriculum that includes strong professional programs
countries around the world.
in business, the fine arts and nursing, Illinois Wesleyan will work with you to achieve your dreams and ambitions, whatever they may be. |
Academ ics
challenging, inspiring, personal
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My goal is to get students excited about ideas and learning. 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
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
powerful skill when you can apply
and figures. We want you to learn how to think critically and creatively,
it across multiple disciplines.”
so you can apply that knowledge to succeed in all aspects of your life.
Kira Hudson Banks
that compete with any major school and entering classes of students
assistant professor of psychology
perennially ranked among the nation’s top 50 for student quality,
clinical psychologist and researcher
With 184 inspiring faculty who are dedicated to teaching, facilities
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
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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.
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. |
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Critical thinking
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is key to problem-solving. It comprises a skill set that grows from the student’s mastery of
Liberal Arts Focus
literacy. By teaching closely, face-
The liberal arts is part of every
to-face, our goal is to help students
student’s education at Illinois
to become the best and most
Wesleyan. It touches all 50 major areas of study, from English and
proactive thinkers and leaders, and
biology to business and Hispanic studies to music and nursing. The
that is ultimately in the interest of
liberal arts core enables our students to discover the interconnectedness
making civilization better.”
of knowledge through a challenging course of study beyond their majors. We place emphasis on developing our students’ critical thinking and
Robert Bray
communications skills, strengthening their cultural literacy, and helping
R. Forrest Colwell Professor of English
them to become more globally aware and ethically grounded.
Lincoln scholar, researcher and author
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majors and programs
With 50 majors and programs, ranging from the liberal arts, business, fine arts, and nursing to pre-medicine, pre-law,
Illinois Wesleyan prides itself on producing graduates who are wellrounded, 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
pre-engineering and more, your options
schools, graduate programs and employment are consistently found at
are many.
liberal arts institutions. |
The Merwin Gallery at the Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art
The College of Liberal Arts Conferring the Bachelor of Arts degree Majors • Accounting
• English
• Philosophy
Pre-Professional Programs
• American Studies
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Literature Writing • Environmental Studies • French • German • Greek and Roman Studies • History • International Business • International Studies • Mathematics • Music
• Physics • Political Science
• Pre-Dentistry
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• Anthropology • Art • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Computer Science • Economics • Educational Studies
Elementary • Secondary •
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• Psychology • Religion • Risk Management • Sociology • Spanish/Hispanic Studies • Theatre Arts • Women’s Studies
• Pre-Engineering • Pre-Forestry • Pre-Law • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
The College of Fine Arts
Additional Minors and Concentrations:
Conferring the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees
• Art History
• Japanese
• Arts Management
• Latin American Studies
• School of Art
• Asian Studies
• Physical Education
• Biochemistry
• Russian and East
• Coaching
European Studies • Russian Language and Literature • Studio Art • Theatre Dance • Western European Studies
• School of Theatre Arts
• School of Music
Composition • Music Education • Orchestral Instruments • Piano Performance • Voice
Acting • Design Technology •
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Interdisciplinary Major • Music Theatre
The School of Nursing
• Cognitive Science • Development Studies • Diplomatic Studies • Health • Human Services
Management
Conferring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
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Center for Natural Science
Academic 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
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outstanding faculty While many of Illinois Wesleyan’s 184 teaching faculty are nationally regarded researchers and scholars,
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
all are outstanding educators
corporations and not-for-profit organizations and engage in community
interested in your success.
service through the Action Research Center, Habitat for Humanity, Greek organizations and with local social service agencies.
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We’ve had great success preparing our students 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 Harper professor of biology avian ecologist, environmentalist and researcher |
Pembroke College — Oxford, England
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Preparing our students for global citizenship and to compete in an increasingly
4-4-1 Academic Calendar
global economy is a key part
Another distinctive feature of Illinois Wesleyan is its 4-4-1 academic year —
of our mission and curriculum.
two four-month (15-week) semesters and one optional May Term session.
We’re quite proud of the fact that
May Term
Wesleyan has been named among
In May Term, students are immersed in a single subject and courses often
the top 40 schools in the nation
offer curricular experimentation, nontraditional or interdisciplinary approaches, or close student-faculty collaboration. For May Term,
for students studying abroad
students can elect to take a class on campus, participate in an internship,
and the increasing number of
collaborate with faculty on a research project or take a travel study class.
international faculty and students
Study Abroad
that we attract to the University.”
As part of an increasingly global society, Illinois Wesleyan encourages its
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students to engage in study abroad opportunities. The University has its
associate dean of faculty
own programs led by Wesleyan faculty in London and Madrid. Students
associate professor of political science
can also participate in 300 program opportunities in 65 countries across the globe provided by partner organizations and universities. Right: Hansen Student Center 10 |
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Campus
welcoming, engaging, fun
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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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
Harriett Fuller Rust House in
in each residence hall. All rooms are air-conditioned and include cable
foreground; Dolan Hall on left
television hook-up, Internet connection and telephone access.
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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 takeout from other campus dining spots like Tommy’s and the Sub Connection.
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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, 135,344square 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.
A Partial Listing of
Campus Organizations Academic Honor Societies
165
registered student organizations From student government and community service, to campus media and club sports, to fraternities and sororities, campus life is rich and varied.
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• Beta Beta Beta (biology)
• Phi Gamma Nu (business)
• Delta Omicron (music)
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Gamma Upsilon
• Pi Delta Phi (French
(publications) • Kappa Delta Pi (education) • Lambda Alpha (anthropology) • Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics) • Phi Alpha Theta (history) • Phi Beta Kappa • Phi Eta Sigma (first-year co-ed)
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)
Activism • Amnesty International
• Model United Nations
• College Democrats
• Rock the Vote
• College Republicans
• Sierra Student Coalition
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.
Campus Oriented • Student Senate
(encompasses numerous executive positions and committees)
Media • Residence Hall
Association (each residence hall has its own governing council)
Cultural Awareness • Black Student Union • Foreign language clubs • International Society of
Illinois Wesleyan • IWU Pride Alliance
• South Asian Student
Association • Spanish and Latino
Student Association
• Argus — newspaper • Titan TV • Tributaries — student
poetry and fiction publication • WESN — radio
Service • Action Resource Center • Ambassador Club • Alpha Phi Omega
Fraternity and Sorority Life • Interfraternity Council
• Panhellenic Council
National Fraternities • Acacia • Phi Gamma Delta • Sigma Chi • Sigma Pi • Tau Kappa Epsilon • Theta Chi
National Sororities • Alpha Gamma Delta • Kappa Delta • Kappa Kappa Gamma • Sigma Kappa
• Best Buddies • Circle K International • Habitat for Humanity • Student Alumni Council
Religious • Brothers and Sisters in Christ
• Hillel
• Catholic Newman
• Hindu Student Association
Organization • DRL • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• InterVarsity Christian
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Titans
competing, excelling, spirited 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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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.
Men’s Varsity Sports • Baseball
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Swimming & Diving
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Football
• Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Golf
The Titan athletic facilities are second to none and include the Shirk Center Arena and indoor track, Wilder Field football stadium and track,
Women’s Varsity Sports
Jack Horenberger Baseball Field, Titan softball field, Neis Soccer Field
• Basketball
• Swimming & Diving
and Beadles-Morse Tennis Courts. Titan men’s and women’s golf teams
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Golf
• Track (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Soccer
• Volleyball
practice and play at three top local facilities — Prairie Vista Golf Club, Ironwood Golf Club and The Den at Fox Creek, an Arnold Palmer Signature Course.
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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
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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
Graduates
succeeding, contributing, proud
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
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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.
states 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 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. | 21
Adm issions visiting, applying, opportunity
Visiting Campus
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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.
in 10 students 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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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.
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 | 23
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
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$32,464
Room and Board
7,550
Total
$40,014
Students will also need additional funds for books, optional
in 10 students
insurance and incidental expenses. For more information, consult
Nearly 9 in 10 Illinois Wesleyan students
the “Financing Your Education” brochure, or call the Admissions
receive scholarships or need-based assistance
Office at 800-332-2498.
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Tuition and Fees
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I llinois Wesleyan
by the numbers
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 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.
19,000 alumni in 50 states and 52 countries 37th nationally in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance best value rankings
Contact IWU If you have further questions or want to arrange a visit, please contact:
Accreditation Illinois Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Equal Opportunity Illinois 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.
Tony Bankston Dean of Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701 e-mail: iwuadmit@iwu.edu 309-556-3031
Paul J. Schley Director of International Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA e-mail: international@iwu.edu
800-332-2498 (in the USA only)
fax: 309-556-3820
www.iwu.edu/admissions