Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies
Meet the Staff

Front row: Shelley Abernathy, Connie Dodson, Sue Tygrett
Back row: Gretchen Sullivan, Judith Dallinger, Cindi Bricker,
Angie Veith, Evelyn Hoing
About the University
Established in 1899, Western Illinois University offers 66 undergraduate degree programs and 37 graduate degree programs to approximately 13,200 students. We also offer graduate work in 16 post-baccalaureate certificates. The University serves 2,440 graduate students from Illinois as well as 41 other states and 55 nations.
We are located in Macomb, 40 miles east of the Mississippi River. Macomb has a population of approximately 20,000. Two U.S. highways, 136 and 67, intersect at the city and provide direct access to Interstates 74, 80, and 55. Amtrak service is available twice daily from Quincy and Chicago to Macomb.
Meet Nick
Hello! My name is Nick Schnack, and I am a Graduate Student Ambassador for the WIU School of Graduate Studies. More...
Important Deadlines
Application for Graduation:
Must submit graduation application to the Graduate School before March 10 (if completing degree in the spring semester), June 10 (if completing degree in the summer semester), October 10 (if completing degree in the fall semester)
Must submit graduation application to the Graduate School before March 10 (if completing degree in the spring semester), June 10 (if completing degree in the summer semester), October 10 (if completing degree in the fall semester)
Thesis or Dissertation:
Must submit by the Friday before finals week.










