Nearly 250 recognized student organizations on campus representing a wide range of student interests. Opportunities for participatory student governance are provided by the Student Government Association, Inter-Residence Hall Council, Panhellenic Council, Student Tenant Union, Black Student Association, Latin American Student Organization, International Friendship Club, and other organizations. Both the men's and women's athletic teams compete in the Mid Continent Conference. Men's football competes in the Gateway Football Conference. Over 50 different intramural events and a variety of sports clubs are available to Western students.
Financial assistance is provided for qualified students.
More than 70 percent of Western's undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance. The mission of Western Illinois University is to provide the premier undergraduate education among all public universities in Illinois supported by excellence in graduate programs. Go to Top Accreditation Western Illinois University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.