Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Center for Global Studies International Student Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Welcome 2 Western Illinois University
2.1 History 2.2 School Colors and Mascot 2.3 Core Values 3 Center for Global Studies 4 Pre-arrival Information 5 Housing on WIU Macomb Campus 5.1 On-Campus Housing 5.2 Graduate and Family Housing (GFH)/Apartments 5.3 Dining on Campus 5.4 Off-Campus Housing 5.5 Leasing 6 Finances 6.1 Cost of Living 6.2 Billing 6.3 Payments 6.4 Scholarships 6.5 Employment 7 New International Student Orientation (NISO) 8 Planning your Travel to Macomb 9 Arriving on Campus 9.1 Check-in 9.2 Information Sessions 9.3 Email and STARS Student Account 9.4 Registering for Classes 9.5 Buying Textbooks 9.6 Bank and Shopping Trips 10 International Student Services 10.1 International Education Week
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10.2 The International Bazaar 10.3 International Friendship Club (IFC) 10.4 International Student Income Tax Sessions 11 Macomb Community Activities 11.1 Top Things to Do in Macomb 11.2 Cities to visit near Macomb 12 Living in the United States 12.1 Culture Shock 12.2 Adapting to a New Culture 12.3 Aspects of American Culture 12.4 American Classroom 12.5 Names and Titles 12.6 Greetings 12.7 Conversation 12.8 Non-verbal Communication 12.9 Social Gatherings and Invitations 12.10 Relationships 12.11 American Culture Characteristics 12.12 Misjudgments and Differences 12.13 Hygiene 12.14 Religion 12.15 Tipping 12.16 National Public Holidays in the U.S. 13 Laws in Macomb and the United States 13.1 Student Code of Conduct 13.2 Laws in the United States: 14 The City of Macomb 14.1 Grocery Stores 14.2 Restaurants 14.3 Shopping 14.4 Furniture Stores 14.5 Thrift Stores/Second Hand Stores (Used) 14.6 Online Shopping 15 Mail Services
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16 Fax & Telephone Services 16.1 Fax Services 16.2 Telephone Services 16.3 Cell Phones
17 Moving and Storage Facilities in Macomb 17.1 Moving: 17.2 Storage Companies in Macomb:
18 Transportation 18.1 Go West 18.2 Taxi 18.3 Transportation to/from Macomb
19 Driver's License 19.1 How to get a driver's license: 19.2 Car Insurance
20 Banking 21 Family Resources
21.1 Childcare Services and Schools 21.2 Public Education 22 Medical/Health Services 22.1 Proof of Immunizations 22.2 On-campus Resources 22.3 Student Health Insurance 22.4 Dental and Vision Insurance 22.5 Insurance Waiver 22.6 Off-Campus Health Care 23 Taxes 24 Weather 25 Emergency Information 25.1 Sexual Assault 25.2 Interpersonal Violence Prevention Initiative (IVPI) 25.3 Macomb Police Department 26 Additional Resources 26.1 Alcohol & Other Drug Resource Center (AOD) 26.2 Campus Recreation
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26.3 Casa Latina Cultural Center
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26.4 Food Pantries
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26.5 Libraries
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26.6 myID (ID Card Services)
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26.7 Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
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26.8 Office of Public Safety (OPS)
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26.9 Office of Student Activities (OSA)
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26.10 Parking Services
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26.11 Psychology Clinic
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26.12 School of Graduate Studies
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26.13 Student Development and Success Center
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26.14 Student Employment
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26.15 Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Retention Initiatives
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26.16 Tutoring
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26.17 Union Service Center
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26.18 University Advising and Academic Services Center (UAASC)
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26.19 University Counseling Center
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26.20 University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS)
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26.21 University Writing Center
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26.22 University Technology (uTech)
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26.23 Women's Center
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Updated july19, 2021
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