Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University Student Activities

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Does Illinois Wesleyan University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Illinois Wesleyan University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Illinois Wesleyan University students live on campus. In 2023, 79% of undergrads at Illinois Wesleyan University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 21% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Illinois Wesleyan University. There are 1,617 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,534 undergraduates. On the weekends, about 85% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Illinois Wesleyan University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics

At Illinois Wesleyan University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Illinois Wesleyan University:

Safety at Illinois Wesleyan University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Illinois Wesleyan University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Illinois Wesleyan University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Illinois Wesleyan University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Illinois Wesleyan University has emergency response team.

Plan a Visit to Illinois Wesleyan University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Illinois Wesleyan University, take Interstate 39/55/74 to Bloomington, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Central Illinois Regional airport.

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