ACTIVATE YOUR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION STUDENT ACCOUNT (ECom). Your ECom account grants access to Google Apps (WIU email), 1GB of storage space, and access to services requiring ECom (computer labs, online courses, etc).
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE STUDENT/ALUMNI RECORDS SYSTEM (STARS). The STARS system allows you to access your university records. You will use STARS to register for courses, review class schedules, pay your tuition, and much more!
REVIEW YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE. As we approach the start of a new semester, please remember to check your schedule in STARS on a regular basis to check for any changes, including course location changes, course additions or drops.
EXPLORE WESTERN ONLINE. Western Online is used to deliver content online such as discussions, assessments, assignments, post grades, embed video, record audio and much more.
OBTAIN YOUR STUDENT ID AND PARKING PERMIT. Your WIU ID card is used at libraries, campus events, building access, and student discounts. You will need to purchase a parking permit to park in any lots on the Macomb or Quad Cities Campus.
