Thinkcritically, passionately, creatively, globally…

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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.

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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 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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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,

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Campus OrientedStudent Senate (encompasses numerous executive positions and committees)

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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: iwuadmit@iwu.edu

Paul J. Schley Director of International Admissions Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 Park Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA e-mail: international@iwu.edu

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

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