Graduation Guarantee (GradTrac)

Western Illinois University guarantees new freshmen that if you meet GradTrac requirements you will graduate in four years or your remaining tuition will be free. During your four years, your progress will be monitored by your adviser, which will simplify course scheduling. This program is absolutely free! Your responsibility is to meet the requirements of the GradTrac agreement. Regularly-admitted freshmen are eligible to apply for GradTrac. See your adviser to participate.

GradTrac Details

What are the requirements for this guarantee?
How do I apply for GradTrac?
What programs participate in GradTrac?

Two Great WIU Guarantees!

Student responsibilities

Sign the GradTrac Agreement and declare your interest in a specific college or major*.
Maintain an average of 15-16 hours of course work each semester that applies toward degree requirements.
Meet the grade point requirements defined by your college and/or program.
Meet regularly with your adviser to review degree progress.
You may change majors and remain in GradTrac if the adviser of the new program verifies in writing that you can complete all remaining requirements within the time line specified by the GradTrac Agreement.
You may enroll in an additional major or minor if you can complete these extra requirements and those of your first major and minor within the agreed-upon GradTrac degree plan.

*See complete list of programs participating in GradTrac below.

How to apply for GradTrac

Applying for GradTrac is easy and only requires the submission of a simple form.

Stop by to see your academic adviser and ask to submit an application for GradTrac, or
Download an application form from the Office of the Registrar's web page.

Programs participating in GradTrac

African American Studies – General
African American Studies–Humanities
African American Studies–Social Sciences
Accountancy
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Science
Art--Bachelor of Arts
Biology–Botany
Biology–Microbiology
Biology–Zoology
Broadcasting
Chemistry
Communication
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Health Sciences
Computer Science–Business
Computer Science–Traditional
Economics–BA
Economics–BB
Emergency Management
English–Literature and Language
FCS–Fashon Merchandising
FCS–Hotel/Restaurant and Management
Finance
French
Geography–Systemic/Cultural
Geography–Systemic/Physical
Geology
Health Services Management
History
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Instructional Design & Technology
Journalism

Kinesiology – Exercise Science & Fitness
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
Management
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Marketing
Mathematics
Meteorology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science–American Government
Political Science–General
Political Science–International Relations/Comparative Politics
Political Science–Public Policy/Public Service
Psychology
Recreation, Park, & Tourism Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Telecommunications Management
Theatre–Acting
Theatre–Directing
Theatre–Production/Design
Women's Studies