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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 in the liberal arts and a number of well-respected professional programs.

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2,100undergraduates Illinois Wesleyan’s 2,100 students, all undergraduates, come from 34 states and 22 countries around the world.

IllInoIsWesleyan

Illinois Wesleyan serves undergraduates exclusively, which means classes are taught by professors, not graduate teaching assistants. This undergraduate focus combined with small class sizes means that students receive the kind of personal attention that makes a difference in their education and life.

Outside of the classroom Illinois Wesleyan offers a vibrant campus life that includes a broad range of organizations, athletics and activities that are comparable with those found at larger university.

This combination of strong academics, undergraduate focus, personal attention and great campus life sets Wesleyan apart.

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Employers and graduate and professional schools 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 top liberal arts institutions like Illinois Wesleyan.

Undergraduate AdvantageAs an exclusively undergraduate institution, Illinois Wesleyan provides

the opportunity for students to be taught by professors, not graduate students. With small classes that average 17 students, faculty get to know

our students by name and can give them the individual attention they need. Our undergraduate focus also means that Wesleyan students are not competing

with graduate students for faculty research opportunities or performance opportunities in the fine arts, which is often the case at other universities.

Scientia et SapientiaKnowledge and Wisdom is the University motto. At Illinois Wesleyan an education is more than memorizing facts and figures. You’ll learn to think critically and creatively, enabling you to better use the knowledge you gain for success in your life.

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academIcsthat will challenge and inspire

17average class sizeWith 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.

Flexible CurriculumAnother important reason to consider Illinois Wesleyan is its flexible curriculum, where you’ll be encouraged to pursue multiple interests and talents. Students can choose from 42 majors in the liberal arts, business, fine arts and nursing, plus 8 pre-professional programs that include medicine, law, dentistry, engineering, veterinary science, forestry and environmental management, physical therapy and occupational therapy for those who want to pursue graduate or professional school in one of these areas.

Major Options If you’re undecided about what major to pursue or torn between more than one field of study, Illinois Wesleyan gives you options. At some schools students feel a great deal of pressure to select a major right away, but at Wesleyan we seek students who want to be open-minded about new fields of study. Each year nearly 25 percent of our entering students don’t declare a major initially. Being “undeclared” isn’t the same as being lost, it just means students haven’t yet found their academic passion, or perhaps they are torn between multiple interests. Most majors at Wesleyan do not need to be declared until the end of the sophomore year, therefore students have time to decide.

Individual AttentionAt Wesleyan the student-faculty ratio is 11 to 1, and out of 475 courses only 9 have more than 40 students. As a result, you’ll get to know your professors and they’ll get to know you. Our small size and the personal attention students receive are often major reasons why so many top students choose Illinois Wesleyan.

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Study AbroadIllinois Wesleyan has ranked among the top 40 baccalaureate schools in the United States for both total number of students studying abroad and overall percentage of study abroad participation. Illinois Wesleyan has its own faculty-led programs in London and Spain. Wesleyan also offers 300 program opportunities in 70 countries across the globe provided by partner organizations and universities.

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4-4-1 Academic CalendarAnother 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 TermIn 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 to the far reaches of the globe.

“Mary Ann Bushman’s English classes are still, to this day, some of the favorite, wonderful experiences that I’ve ever had in my educational

or professional life. I still look back on those classes, on the papers that I wrote in those

classes, on my journals from those classes, all of which I’ve saved. Fantastic!”

Bill Damaschke ’85, Chief creative officer, DreamWorks Animation SKG

The College of Liberal Arts

•Accounting•American Studies•Anthropology•Art•Biology•Business Administration•Chemistry•Computer Science•Economics•Educational Studies•Elementary•Secondary

•English•Literature•Writing

•Environmental Studies•French•German•Greek and Roman Studies•History•International Business•International Studies•Mathematics

•Music•Philosophy•Physics•Political Science•Psychology•Religion•Risk Management•Sociology•Spanish/Hispanic Studies•Theatre Arts•Women’s Studies

Pre-Professional Programs

•Pre-Dentistry•Pre-Engineering•Pre-Forestry•Pre-Law•Pre-Medicine•Pre-Occupational Therapy•Pre-Physical Therapy•Pre-Veterinary Medicine

The College of Fine ArtsConferring the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees

•School of Art•School of Music•Composition•Music Education•Orchestral Instruments•Piano Performance•Voice

•School of Theatre Arts•Acting•Design Technology

Interdisciplinary Major

•Music Theatre

The School of Nursing

Conferring the Bachelor of Arts degree

Majors

Conferring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Additional Minors and Concentrations:

•Art History•Arts Management•Asian Studies•Biochemistry•Coaching•Cognitive Science•Development Studies•Diplomatic Studies•Health•Human Services

Management

•Japanese•Latin American Studies•Physical Education•Russian and East

European Studies•Russian Language and

Literature•Studio Art•Theatre Dance •Western European Studies

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Liberal Arts AdvantageA recent report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities recommended that undergraduate business programs incorporate more liberal arts course work into their curriculum, which is precisely what the business program at Illinois Wesleyan has been doing since its inception.

Program BreadthWhile most liberal arts colleges offer limited business programs, Illinois Wesleyan offers a range of majors and programs that compete with those at much larger schools. The Wesleyan business program includes majors in accounting, business administration, economics, international business and the only risk management major in the nation offered by a liberal arts college. Students can also pursue concentrations in management, marketing, human resources, finance and other areas.

Academic FlexibilityWhile students may choose from majors in biology, chemistry, environmental studies, physics and psychology, as well as in computer science and mathematics, they can also pursue specific interests in biochemistry, genetics, cognitive science, engineering and numerous other areas through research and internship opportunities. Some students will also take advantage of the opportunity to pursue a second major, which may or may not be science related.

Research OpportunitiesOne big advantage for Illinois Wesleyan science majors is the opportunity to collaborate with faculty or conduct independent research, sometimes graduate-level research. With our superb research facilities, accessible faculty and the absence of competition from graduate students, research opportunities abound.

Working with faculty on National Science Foundation or National Institute for Health grants or presenting original research at the annual John Wesley Powell Research Conference on campus adds to our strong academic program and can certainly garner the attention of post-graduate programs.

Post-Graduate SuccessEach year Illinois Wesleyan students interested in pursuing medicine are accepted into medical school at a rate near or above 90 percent, while the national average hovers around 50 percent.

Wesleyan has similar placement rates for students interested in veterinary science, physical therapy, dentistry and optometry. Typically, Illinois Wesleyan students seeking a master’s or Ph.D. degree receive multiple offers from the nation’s top graduate and research programs.

BusIness

“My favorite class was Portfolio Management…

scIences

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, hedge fund analyst, HG Vora Capital Management

“I think about Illinois Wesleyan all the time.

Internship Opportunities Great internships are available locally, nationally and internationally with companies such as State Farm, PriceCoopersWaterhouse, Citibank, Caterpillar, McGraw-Hill, Mizuno of Japan and Lloyd’s of London, in cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, New York and Washington.

DistinctionsFor two straight years, Illinois Wesleyan accounting students have had the highest first-time pass rate in the state for the Certified Public Accounting Exam and one of the highest pass rates in the entire country.

Each year more corporate recruiters visit Illinois Wesleyan’s Hart Career Center than any other liberal arts institution in Illinois.

Graduate SuccessRecent business graduates have gone on to careers with Ernst & Young, G.E., Goldman Sachs, Hewitt Associates, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft Foods, Merrill Lynch, NCR Corporation and Proctor & Gamble, to name but a few. Others have gone on to top graduate and professional schools such as Northwestern, University of Chicago, Columbia and Notre Dame.

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

Center: Center for Liberal Arts and Mark Evans Observatory

The School of

nursIngStudents interested in nursing apply directly into our four-year BSN program as first year students and begin clinicals their sophomore year. IWU also offers a Spanish language minor, giving students the ability to address the health-care needs of the country’s growing Hispanic/Latino population. The six-course minor includes work in language, literature and culture, along with a medical Spanish course or an internship where linguistic and cultural skills are put to use in a professional context.

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Professional Programs Traditional liberal arts colleges do not typically offer professional programs in art, music and theatre. While some have conservatories of music that operate independently from the rest of the college and others offer Bachelor of Arts degrees with majors in one of the fine arts, at Illinois Wesleyan students can earn degrees from the professional Schools of Art, Music or Theatre, and also choose to pursue a second major or minor from the College of Liberal Arts.

Undergraduate OnlyMany students aren’t initially aware that at larger fine arts programs they may have to compete with graduate students. Since Illinois Wesleyan is strictly an undergraduate institution, our fine arts students often have more performance opportunities, faculty attention and resources.

FIne artsTraditional StrengthAs an institution grounded in the liberal arts, humanities and social sciences are a real strength and popular course of study at Illinois Wesleyan. While many students pursue a major in more common subjects such as English, history, and political science, others pursue in-depth study in American studies, anthropology, Greek and Roman studies and international studies. Small, writing-intensive courses provide a great opportunity to learn from a variety of faculty who are recognized nationally as experts in their field.

Mix and MatchThe open structure of the College of Liberal Arts allows for students to easily explore a variety of subject areas or combine different areas of interest for a double-major or multiple minors. This includes combining a traditional humanities or social sciences major with something in an unrelated field such as business, natural science or the fine arts. It is not uncommon to find students studying English and business, history and art, or political science and biology.

HumanItIes and social sciences

“I was looking for a school that provided that rare balance of outstanding academic preparation and a true liberal arts education

in an environment that still lets you enjoy the college experience.

Illinois Wesleyan provided all of this in a setting that was personal and caring.”

Stephen Ondra ’80, Executive Director, MD and White House Health Care Policy Advisor

World of OpportunityStudents who complete a major in the humanities or social sciences will choose from a variety of post-graduate options. Some may pursue an advanced degree at the nation’s top post-graduate programs, including law and medical schools. Others will accept job offers in diverse fields, not always directly related to their majors: English majors go into marketing, history majors pursue finance, or philosophy majors enter the world of computer consulting. Whether the major is directly related or not, IWU humanities and social sciences majors become leaders in business, education, law, political science, social policy, international relations and a host of other career fields.

50majors and programs

Illinois Wesleyan’s distinctive curriculum encompasses 50 majors and programs, ranging from the liberal arts, business, fine arts and nursing to pre-medicine, pre-law, pre-engineering and more.

Broadway and BeyondWith Illinois Wesleyan, students have the opportunity for extensive off-campus experiences. The School of Theatre Arts often takes trips to Broadway or the theatre district of London. In recent years, the School of Music’s Collegiate Choir has toured and performed in Italy, and the Jazz Band has played in Japan and Great Britain. Furthermore, internships are available for fine arts students in cities such as Chicago and New York.

Fine Arts ScholarshipsThrough the generous donations of Illinois Wesleyan alumni, fine arts scholarships are available in music and theatre based on an audition, and in art and theatre design/technology based on a portfolio review. Wesleyan also offers the Jennings Scholarship for non-music majors, which provides both scholarship money and free lessons within the professional School of Music.

“It was Professor David Nott who first told me I might have what it takes to become a professional performer… I just can’t say enough about what that meant to me, and how truly wonderful and

supportive the Wesleyan faculty were and continue to be to this day.”

Dawn Upshaw ’82, four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano; MacArthur Fellow

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Campus life at Illinois Wesleyan is welcoming, vibrant and fun. You’ll find students from across the nation and around the world, and there exists a wide-ranging and active campus life that will provide opportunities to learn, grow and have fun every day.

Living Options There are 12 campus residence halls with four 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.

campus lIFethat will engage and enliven

9 in 10 studentsEach 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.

RecreationStaying 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. Illinois Wesleyan has 165 student organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the Action Research Center, College Democrats and Republicans, 10 fraternities and sororities, student government, campus media, 20 intramural and club sports and more.

Titan AthleticsBoth on and off the athletic field, the Illinois Wesleyan Titans have a long winning tradition. More than 400 Wesleyan students take part in intercollegiate athletics, competing on 18 varsity teams — nine men’s and nine women’s.

While the Titans have won five NCAA Division III national championships and captured 118 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin conference championships, we’re most proud of the fact that we have had 112 student-athletes named Academic All-Americans, ranking Wesleyan 11th in the nation for such honors, alongside such elite institutions as Notre Dame, Stanford and MIT.

Harriett Fuller Rust House

Take a one-minute campus

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Academic Honor Societies•Beta 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 Kappa•Phi Eta Sigma (first-year co-ed)•Phi Gamma Nu (business)•Phi Kappa Phi•Pi 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 (computer sciences)

Activism•Amnesty International•College Democrats•College Republicans•Model United Nations•Rock the Vote•Sierra Student Coalition

Media•Argus — newspaper•Titan TV•Tributaries — student poetry

and fiction publication•WESN — radio

Religious•Catholic Newman Organization•DRL•Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Hillel•Hindu Student Association•InterVarsity Christian Fellowship•Muslim Student Association

Service•Action Resource Center•Alpha Phi Omega•Ambassador Club•Best Buddies•Circle K International•Habitat for Humanity•Student Alumni 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

Fine Arts•9 x 9 IWU Filmmaking Club•Chamber Music•Chamber Singers•Civic Orchestra•Collegiate Choir•Concert Band•Delta Omicron•IWU Improvisational Theatre Troupe•Jazz Ensemble•JM-7 (improvisation theatre group)•Limited Edition (vocal jazz)•Masquers•Opera Theatre•Students in Design•Suspended (a cappella)•Symphonic Winds•Titan Band•Touch of Class (a cappella)•University Choir•Wind Ensemble

Varsity Athletics•Baseball•Basketball (M&W)•Cross Country (M&W)•Football•Golf (M&W)•Soccer (M&W)•Softball •Swimming & Diving (M&W)•Tennis (M&W)•Track (Indoor/Outdoor, M&W)•Volleyball (W)

Other Groups

Intramural and Club Sports

•Badminton•Basketball•Club Volleyball•Cycling Club•Dance Team•Equestrian Club•Flag Football•Floor Hockey•Golf•Karate Club•Women’s Lacrosse

•Racquetball•Rock climbing club•Running•Soccer•Softball•Tennis•Ultimate Frisbee Club•Volleyball•Wallyball•Women’s Water Polo

•Acoustic Guitar•Anime Club•Cheerleading•Chess Club•Dance Team•IWU Madrigals

•Juggling Club•Karate Club•Poetry People•ROTC•Veggie Club•Writing Club

Campus Oriented•Student Senate (encompasses numerous

executive positions and committees)•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

Fraternity and Sorority Life•Interfraternity Council•Panhellenic Council

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.

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“In business and throughout life,

my Illinois Wesleyan education

has served me exceedingly well.”

Edward B. Rust Jr. ’72, Chairman and CEO, State Farm Insurance

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Illinois Wesleyan looks at each applicant as an individual. True, we look for students with good academic preparation and strong test scores, but we know that success is more than a matter of grades and testing well. That’s why we look at a big picture when considering a student’s academic preparation, talents, experiences, desire to succeed and interest in Illinois Wesleyan.

adm IssIons that values individuality

General Criteria: College-prep Course WorkClassRank•GPA•EssayACT/SATScores•StudentActivitiesTeacher/Counselor Evaluation FormOn-Campus Interview Recommended

Application Fee: None

Application Deadlines: Early Action: Apply by November 15; Decisions by January 15Regular Decision: Recommended by February 1; Decisions (rolling basis) from January – April

Candidates’ Reply Date: May 1

First-Year Class ProfileClass Rank Median: Top 15%Distribution: 29% in the Top 5% 80% in the Top 25% 46% in the Top 10% 98% in the Top 50%

Test Mid 50% RangesACT: 26-30 SAT I: CR 580-670; M 580-680

Number of applicants last year: 3,521Number of students in entering class: 557

From left to right: The Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center, Hansen Student Center and Buck Memorial Library

Value and AffordabilityKiplinger’s has again listed Illinois Wesleyan among the top 35 “Best Values” of liberal arts colleges. With more than $29 million in need-based aid and merit scholarships, plus Federal and state aid programs, pursuing an Illinois Wesleyan education is possible for families from a broad range of circumstances.

Academic and Talent Scholarships•Merit-based scholarships are based primarily on the overall

academic profile of the student. They generally range in value from $2,500 to $17,000 and are four-year renewable awards.

•Talent-based scholarships are based on audition or portfolio review results in music, theatre or art. They generally range in value from $2,500 to $12,000 and are four-year renewable awards.

•The Jennings Scholarships for non-music majors are awarded based on audition results. They are $1,000 renewable annual awards that also include private weekly lessons.

• International student scholarships generally range from $2,500 to $17,000 and are four-year renewable awards.

Need-Based AssistanceNeed-based grant support from Illinois Wesleyan is awarded on the basis of financial need, after the amount of state and federal grant support is applied. Therefore, in order to qualify for institutional assistance, students need to complete the following application forms each year on or before the March 1 preferential filing date.•FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)•IWU New Student Financial Aid Application or CSS PROFILE

9in 10 students

Nearly 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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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 corner 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.

VIsItIng taking the next step

The Ames Library

Watch a two-minute video about the Wesleyan experience

on your smart phone by scanning this QR code.

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We offer a variety of

opportunities to see

campus and get your

questions answered.

Statistics show that most students visit

their top college choices more than

once (or even twice!) during their college

search. You are welcome to visit anytime

your busy schedule permits.

Visit Opportunities —

•FacultyOpenHouse—we host three during the academic year, plus several preview days in the summer.

•IndividualAppointments—sit down with an admissions representative who can answer the questions you and your family may have, and tour the campus.

•GroupPresentations—our Saturday sessions include an overview of IWU and a campus tour.

Other things you can do during a campus visit —

•Visit a class•Talk with faculty members•Meet with coaches or members of various

clubs and organizations•Try the food•Catch a game or concert•See a theatre production

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IllInoIs Wesleyan by the numbers

2,100 undergraduates from 34 states and 22 countries 184 outstanding faculty and no graduate teaching assistants17 average class size and 11 to 1 student-faculty ratio50 majors and pre-professional programs4-4-1 academic calendar with optional May Term40 School of Music practice rooms and 90 pianos in the School of Music2 theatres and 2 art galleries18 men’s and women’s varsity sports with 420 total varsity athletes112 Academic All-Americans (11th among all NCAA schools)5 NCAA national titles (4 since 2008)2 students have discovered a new species ( Milnesium and Chimaera

panthera )3 IWU graduates awarded a Fulbright grant in 201137 scholars attending Pembroke College at Oxford University (since 1997)412 student internships in 2010-1132nd nationally in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance best value rankings

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.

COntACtIWUIf 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 email: [email protected]

Paul J. Schley Director of International Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA email: [email protected]

309-556-3031 800-332-2498 (in the USA only) fax: 309-556-3820

www.iwu.edu/admissions

IWUCAlendArFall Semester, 2011First day of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 22Faculty Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 10Faculty Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov. 5Early Action application deadline . . . . . . . .Nov. 15Last day of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 2Winter break begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 10

Spring Semester, 2012First day of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 4Regular Decision application deadline . . . . Feb. 15Faculty Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 18Financial aid application deadline . . . . . . .March 1Spring break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 10-19Last day of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 17Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 29

May Term, 2012 (Optional)Decision deadline for admitted seniors . . . . . May 1Class begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 2Final exam day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 25

Statements of Accreditation and Non-discriminationIllinois Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Illinois Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, disability, or national origin in its admissions policies, educational programs and activities, or employment policies. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy should be directed to the Office of the President, Illinois Wesleyan University, P.O. Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900.

Illinois Wesleyan expressly recognizes the requirements of Title IX legislation. Title IX complaints should be reported to the University’s Title IX coordinator, who is the Executive Assistant to the President (Holmes Hall 204, 309-556-3151).

Illinois Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The Vice President for Business and Finance, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, and the Associate Provost are designated by the University to coordinate all efforts to comply with Section 504 and its implementing regulation 34 C.F.R. Part 104 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All questions should be directed to the University compliance coordinators indicated above.