WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

These guidelines are based on the most current information received, but can be subject to change by the transfer school. Therefore, any student planning to transfer should contact the transfer school about his/her program at College of DuPage. Transfer guides are available in both printed and website formats. Printed formats might not reflect the most current information. Please check the website at http://www.cod.edu/dept/regner/maintest.htm or contact the Counseling and Advising Service (SRC-2044) .

Transfer Information

Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts (BOT/BA)

Business and Technology

Open Houses

Transfer Course Equivalencies

IAI Gen. Ed. and Majors Recommendations

Quarter to Semester Conversion Guide

"HOW TO READ THIS TRANSFER GUIDE"

With the start of the Fall, 2005 term College of DuPage will switch from a quarter to semester system. All the transfer guides will contain both quarter and semester course articulation information to assist students and faculty advisors during this transition phase. Quarter term classes have three digit course numbers, while semester course have Bolded four digit course numbers: For example, ENGLI 101 is a quarter course and ENGLI 1101 is a semester course. In the transfer guides, articulation tables will show a number of course articulation arrangements, for example:

The transfer guides are a valuable tool to assist students and faculty advisors with the transfer process. Given the complex nature of the articulation process should you have any questions regarding course equivalencies contact the College Articulation Office at 630/942.2500.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

Western Illinois University is a Participant in the IAI (General Education Core Curriculum and/or the Illinois Baccalaureate Majors' Curricula).

There is transfer information covering a wide variety of topics in the "General Transfer Information" section of the Advising Handbook. the handbook is located in Counseling, Transfer and Advising Services (IC-2010) and may be useful to students.

Students who have earned 36 or more quarter hours (24 S.H.) at College of DuPage will be considered for admission on the basis of college performance only. In order to be admitted, it is necessary to have a 2.0 G.P.A. above the minimum for admission to the university (consult the WIU catalog). Students who have earned less than 36 quarter hours are also required to meet the same admission requirements as entering freshman and must submit a high school transcript and test scores.

Students who complete English 101, 102, and 103, 1101 and 1102 at College of DuPage must earn a minimum "C" grade in each course. A course(s) can be repeated in this area at COD to attain a "C" grade.

Students who earn the A.A. or A.S. degree will be admitted as juniors and considered as having fulfilled the Western Illinois University general education requirements. However, some individual colleges and departments may require additional work to meet the graduation requirements. Students should consult the WIU catalog regarding general education of their college and/or department. After attaining junior standing, a COD transfer student must earn at least 60 semester hours required for the degree at WIU.

Students who do not earn an A.A. or A.S. degree should complete the IAI 's general education core. If the core is not completed students must complete WIU's general education requirements prior to graduation from Western Illinois University but not for admission. Students transferring without a degree should attempt to complete as many of WIU's general education requirements as possible while at COD.

Western Illinois University has prepared an Advising Handbook which outlines suggested four year programs. Copies of the handbook are in Counseling, Transfer and Advising Services and in the CCIC in the LRC at College of Dupage.

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Listed below are special admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business programs.

1. Students must complete at least 90 quarter hours (60 S.H.) with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.

2. The following seven COD courses must be completed with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.

Accou 151 and 152 and 153, 1140 and 1150

Econo 201, 202, 2201, 2202

Math 124, 134, and 135, 1533, 2134 and 1635

Students who transfer with only partial completion of the above eight courses, but with junior standing, may have the opportunity to enroll in certain advanced courses at Western Illinois University although not officially accepted as a major in the College of Business and Technology.

OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION

WIU offers a number of open houses called "Discover Western" during the year. The programs include information concerning academic departments, housing scholarships, financial aid and admissions. Students have an opportunity to meet faculty advisers, tour department facilities, visit classes and have questions answered. As part of the program, students tour residence halls (dorms), view a model room and eat lunch in a residence hall cafeteria. The Admission Reception Center is open Monday through Friday and most Saturdays. For specific information about On-Campus Visits, Discover Western, and Multicultural Day activities, click here

Call (309) 298-3157 for further information and /of appointments.

For additional information contact:

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TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCIES

To see information regarding General Education, IAI, and Transfer Course equivalencies, click here

IAI GEN. ED.  RECOMMENDATIONS

Listed below are Illinois Articulation Initiative links for General Education and Lower Division Major course recommendations between College of DuPage and WIU.  It is extremely important to always check with your transfer school advisor regarding specific course selection and transfer issues.

To visit Western Illinois University, click here

For information about transferring to Illinois Colleges and Universities using the Illinois Articulation Initiative, click here

Date this page was last edited 02/10/06