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Arriving/New International Student Orientation

Welcome to 麻豆社 Illinois University! The Center for Global Studies is planning for the Fall听2024 semester orientation. New international student orientation will be held in a hybrid format with a virtual self-guided presentation from August 1-13, 2024, followed by an in-person check-in on August 14, 2024 (please scroll down for more info). The first day of classes is Monday, August 19, 2024. More information will be available later in the year. View the Academic Calendar for details on campus openings.

Arriving at Macomb:

  • Free airport and train pick-ups will be available. We DO NOT pick up from Chicago airports. We only do pick-ups from the Quad Cities Airport and Macomb Amtrack Station.
    • Quad Cities Airport Pick Up:聽 August 5-14, 2024
    • Macomb Amtrack/Train Pick Up: August 5-14, 2024

Orientation

Fall 2024 Self-Guided Presentations
  • The presentation will be open on August 1 and must be completed by August 13, 2024
  • You MUST check in with International Admission in the Grand Ballroom (in the University Union) on August 14, 2024 from 9 AM - 12 PM.聽聽

The office is located at Memorial Hall offices 351 - 355

Shopping and Banking Trips
  • We will have scheduled shopping and banking trips throughout the settling process. Continually check your 麻豆社 email for updates.

orientation group

Important Phone Numbers

We highly suggest putting these numbers in your phone.聽

  • Office of Public Safety聽(University Police & Parking) -聽 (OPS) Mowbray Hall - 309-298-1949 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long)
  • For emergencies Dial 9-1-1聽
    • Macomb Police Department (120 S. McArthur) - 309-833-4505
    • Beu Health Center - 309-298-1888
    • Billing and Receivables (Sherman Hall 106) - 309-298-1831
    • Campus Recreation Center - 309-298-2797
    • School of Graduate Studies (admissions documents) - 309-298-1806
    • Immigration (Sherman Hall 116, Dana Sistko) - 309-298-1806
    • Registrar (Sherman Hall 110) - 309-298-1891
    • Taxi - 309-255-3511
      • Macomb has a Lyft Service:聽
    • University Counseling Center (Memorial Hall 102) - 309-298-2453
    • University Housing and Dining (UHDS - Seal Hall) - 309-298-2461
    • University Union - 309-298-1986

For questions or concerns, please get in touch with us at:

Center for Global Studies
Memorial Hall 346-355
(309) 298-1920
贰尘补颈濒:听globaloutreach@wiu.edu

Stay Informed!

Check Your 麻豆社 Email Daily:

  • Make sure to add your 麻豆社 email to your phone. You will receive important information and updates about upcoming events.
  • Learn About Student Activities: /global_services/activities

Download the official 麻豆社 App: Download the 麻豆社 app for your phone: 麻豆社 Mobile

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Connect With Other International Students:

The international student google group includes all international students on campus, staff, mentors, and former students. All international students are automatically added to the google group when they begin their studies. We send out necessary info through that group and we encourage you to check your email daily