Right Here at Home: Macomb's Campus and Community - WIU
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About the WIU-Macomb Campus
Western Illinois University's main campus is located in the rural community of
Macomb, Illinois
and offers a vibrant collegiate experience for more than 7,000 students. The
beautifully landscaped
campus has more than 60 buildings on
more than 1,000 acres
, including
seven residence halls
, a
300-acre farm
, and an
18-hole golf course
.
Want to learn more?
See what WIU has to offer by joining us for a
visit
. Simply
select the visit option that meets your needs
and we'll take care of the rest. If you'd like more information, please
complete our information request form
.
Midwestern charm
Macomb is full of that
Midwestern charm
that's hard to find anywhere else. Take a walk around the downtown square to meet up with friends at the coffee shop or restaurants, visit eclectic shops and boutiques or hit up the Farmer's Market on Thursdays and Saturdays for fresh produce or homemade desserts.
Go West Transit
provides students with
fare-free, convenient transportation
from and around campus and with service to the entire Macomb community.
A Safe Place to Live and Learn
The community and University are closely integrated and work together to create a
safe environment
for everyone to learn and grow.
Residence hall
facilities
provide nearly 4,000 students with living and dining services. All residence halls are smoke-free and rooms are wired for LAN and wireless internet. Many off-campus housing possibilities, including fraternities and sororities, are open to upper-division students.
The
Leslie F. Malpass Library
in Macomb is the main branch at WIU and provides an inviting environment for research and study. The Macomb campus also has
specialized branch libraries
for music and curriculum.
The Macomb campus is home to
20
NCAA Division I
sports
, while
Campus Recreation
offers a variety of fitness opportunities, intramural sports programs and club sports. Other opportunities for student involvement include leadership development, volunteer services, student programming, Student Government Association, fraternities and sororities, and 225
student organizations
.
Land Acknowledgement
Western Illinois University-Macomb is located on the ancestral lands of the
Illinois (Inoca) Indigenous people
. The Inoca were a tribe within the Peoria tribe, which was one of the five main tribes of the Illinois Confederation. There were 12 to 13 tribes who lived in the Mississippi River Valley. Tribes occupied an area reaching from Lake Michicigao (Michigan) to Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. The five main tribes were the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria, and Tamaro.
Explore Macomb
Featured Macomb Campus Locations
Multicultural Center
Opened in 2009, the center is home to the
Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center
,
Casa Latina
, and
Women's Center
. It is the first building on campus to be constructed under green standards, including a grass roof.
Sherman Hall
Sherman Hall, which opened in 1902, is the oldest building on the Macomb campus and serves as the main administrative building. It houses offices such as
Undergraduate Admissions
,
Financial Aid
and the
Registrar
, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Student Recreation Center
Whether you want to lift weights, go for a run, take a dip in the pool, or socialize with friends, the Rec Center has something for everyone. All enrolled students are able to use the center at no additional cost.
Hanson Field
Home of the
Fighting Leathernecks
, Hanson Field is named after former Leatherneck football, basketball and baseball coach and athletics director
Ray "Rock" Hanson
. The stadium was dedicated in 1950 and seats over 16,000 fans.
Thompson Hall
Thompson, a 19-story, 800-room residence hall, was built in 1969 and renovated in 2013. The hall features both single and double rooms, is connected to a dining center and features a convenience store and a 24-hour computer lab.
Leslie F. Malpass Library
WIU's main library branch boasts six levels, two electronic classrooms, wireless internet coverage, a number of in-house collections on specialized topics and more - an inviting environment for research and study.
University Union
The Union is the community center of the Macomb campus and provides a variety of meeting and dining facilities. Union services include a food court, meeting/banquet rooms, ballrooms, a bookstore, guest rooms, computer stations, a small theatre, a convenience store and more.
Macomb Campus
Our beautifully landscaped campus has more than 60 buildings on over 1,000 acres. It's difficult to cover the entire campus with a single photo and do it justice.
To truly experience campus, you must visit - schedule your visit today
.
News & Events
News Releases
Academic Calendar
Events Calendar
Libraries
Branches & Units
Catalog
Databases
Services
Office of the Registrar
Transcript Requests
Duplicate Diploma Requests
Campus Safety
Office of Public Safety
Emergency Alert System
Timely Warnings
Mental Health Resources
Campus Crime Stats
Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability
Technology Resources
Computer Labs
Electronic Classrooms
Password Assistance
Technology Support Center
University Technology
University Communications & Marketing
University Printing & Mailing Center
Design and Publications
Marketing
University Television
Photography & Design Production
Higher Education Act
Policies & Procedures
University Policies
Board of Trustees Regulations
Faculty Policy Manual
Administrative Procedures Handbook
Civil Service Handbook
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Complaints
Finance and Administration
Budget
Business and Financial Services
Equal Opportunity and Access
Human Resources
Purchasing
Campus Directory
Find an Employee or Student
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Deans & Directors
University Administration
Connect with us:
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Employment
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Western Illinois University
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Macomb, IL 61455 USA
Phone: (309) 298-1414
info@wiu.edu
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Skip to main content
Parents & Families
Visitors
International Students
Libraries
Course Offerings
Directory
A-Z Index
myWIU
WesternOnline
STARS
WIUP
Interview Exchange
Colleague Self Service
Leatherneck Link
Volunteer Link
Password & Account Self-Service
Zoom
APPLY NOW
Western Illinois University
Your potential. Our purpose.
Macomb
Quad Cities
Online
About WIU
Academics
Admissions
Alumni
Arts
Athletics
Giving
Student Life
≡
Western Illinois University
Your potential. Our purpose.
Macomb
Quad Cities
Online
APPLY NOW
Macomb Campus
≡
Section Menu
WIU Home
>
Macomb
About the WIU-Macomb Campus
Western Illinois University's main campus is located in the rural community of
Macomb, Illinois
and offers a vibrant collegiate experience for more than 7,000 students. The
beautifully landscaped
campus has more than 60 buildings on
more than 1,000 acres
, including
seven residence halls
, a
300-acre farm
, and an
18-hole golf course
.
Want to learn more?
See what WIU has to offer by joining us for a
visit
. Simply
select the visit option that meets your needs
and we'll take care of the rest. If you'd like more information, please
complete our information request form
.
Midwestern charm
Macomb is full of that
Midwestern charm
that's hard to find anywhere else. Take a walk around the downtown square to meet up with friends at the coffee shop or restaurants, visit eclectic shops and boutiques or hit up the Farmer's Market on Thursdays and Saturdays for fresh produce or homemade desserts.
Go West Transit
provides students with
fare-free, convenient transportation
from and around campus and with service to the entire Macomb community.
A Safe Place to Live and Learn
The community and University are closely integrated and work together to create a
safe environment
for everyone to learn and grow.
Residence hall
facilities
provide nearly 4,000 students with living and dining services. All residence halls are smoke-free and rooms are wired for LAN and wireless internet. Many off-campus housing possibilities, including fraternities and sororities, are open to upper-division students.
The
Leslie F. Malpass Library
in Macomb is the main branch at WIU and provides an inviting environment for research and study. The Macomb campus also has
specialized branch libraries
for music and curriculum.
The Macomb campus is home to
20
NCAA Division I
sports
, while
Campus Recreation
offers a variety of fitness opportunities, intramural sports programs and club sports. Other opportunities for student involvement include leadership development, volunteer services, student programming, Student Government Association, fraternities and sororities, and 225
student organizations
.
Land Acknowledgement
Western Illinois University-Macomb is located on the ancestral lands of the
Illinois (Inoca) Indigenous people
. The Inoca were a tribe within the Peoria tribe, which was one of the five main tribes of the Illinois Confederation. There were 12 to 13 tribes who lived in the Mississippi River Valley. Tribes occupied an area reaching from Lake Michicigao (Michigan) to Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. The five main tribes were the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Michigamea, Peoria, and Tamaro.
Explore Macomb
Featured Macomb Campus Locations
Multicultural Center
Opened in 2009, the center is home to the
Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center
,
Casa Latina
, and
Women's Center
. It is the first building on campus to be constructed under green standards, including a grass roof.
Sherman Hall
Sherman Hall, which opened in 1902, is the oldest building on the Macomb campus and serves as the main administrative building. It houses offices such as
Undergraduate Admissions
,
Financial Aid
and the
Registrar
, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Student Recreation Center
Whether you want to lift weights, go for a run, take a dip in the pool, or socialize with friends, the Rec Center has something for everyone. All enrolled students are able to use the center at no additional cost.
Hanson Field
Home of the
Fighting Leathernecks
, Hanson Field is named after former Leatherneck football, basketball and baseball coach and athletics director
Ray "Rock" Hanson
. The stadium was dedicated in 1950 and seats over 16,000 fans.
Thompson Hall
Thompson, a 19-story, 800-room residence hall, was built in 1969 and renovated in 2013. The hall features both single and double rooms, is connected to a dining center and features a convenience store and a 24-hour computer lab.
Leslie F. Malpass Library
WIU's main library branch boasts six levels, two electronic classrooms, wireless internet coverage, a number of in-house collections on specialized topics and more - an inviting environment for research and study.
University Union
The Union is the community center of the Macomb campus and provides a variety of meeting and dining facilities. Union services include a food court, meeting/banquet rooms, ballrooms, a bookstore, guest rooms, computer stations, a small theatre, a convenience store and more.
Macomb Campus
Our beautifully landscaped campus has more than 60 buildings on over 1,000 acres. It's difficult to cover the entire campus with a single photo and do it justice.
To truly experience campus, you must visit - schedule your visit today
.
News & Events
News Releases
Academic Calendar
Events Calendar
Libraries
Branches & Units
Catalog
Databases
Services
Office of the Registrar
Transcript Requests
Duplicate Diploma Requests
Campus Safety
Office of Public Safety
Emergency Alert System
Timely Warnings
Mental Health Resources
Campus Crime Stats
Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability
Technology Resources
Computer Labs
Electronic Classrooms
Password Assistance
Technology Support Center
University Technology
University Communications & Marketing
University Printing & Mailing Center
Design and Publications
Marketing
University Television
Photography & Design Production
Higher Education Act
Policies & Procedures
University Policies
Board of Trustees Regulations
Faculty Policy Manual
Administrative Procedures Handbook
Civil Service Handbook
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Complaints
Finance and Administration
Budget
Business and Financial Services
Equal Opportunity and Access
Human Resources
Purchasing
Campus Directory
Find an Employee or Student
Find an Office
Deans & Directors
University Administration
Connect with us:
Accessibility
Employment
Sustainability
Veterans
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA
Phone: (309) 298-1414
info@wiu.edu
© 2025
Western Illinois University. All Rights Reserved. |
Web Privacy Policy