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Passports 101

For international travel a passport is generally required. Passports:

  • should be valid for at least three months beyond departure from your destination
  • have one blank page for entry stamp
  • be in good condition
  • should be kept in a safe location at all times

Failure to adhere to these guidelines could result in cancellation of your trip or delay in your return.

Obtaining a Passport

If you need to apply for a passport, standard processing is $135 USD and takes 4-6 weeks. Expedited service is available for an additional charge.

A copy of your actual passport must be uploaded to your online application by the date specified. Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight, and possible increased costs.

Passport applications can be processed in Macomb at the following locations:

  • McDonough County Circuit Court: located at 1 Courthouse Square (east end). For additional info, including hours of operation, call 309-837-4889.

  • Macomb Post Office: located at 205 S. Randolph Street (south of Square). For additional info, including hours of operation, call 309-833-5594.

Please Note: *°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ study abroad students should apply for the U.S. passport book, not the passport card. Passport books are valid for ten (10) years and are the responsibility of the student to obtain.

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Announcements

  • Spring 2024 Study Abroad scholarships now open!

    Scholarship applications for Spring 2024 study abroad programs are now open. More information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on our website. The application deadline is midnight, Wednesday, November 1, 2023. If you have any questions about the scholarships, please contact Kim McDaniel, Study Abroad Advisor, at kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu.

  • Apply for passports NOW!

    Passport processing is currently taking 3 months. If you plan to travel in Spring or Summer 2024, apply for your passport NOW. For more information, see the Passports 101 page on our website.

  • Disney World Communication Culture info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Disney World Communication Culture Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Wednesday, September 27
    Thursday, September 28
    Wednesday, October 11
    Thursday, October 12
    Location: Memorial 338
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Disney World Communication Culture webpage.


    Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Friday September 29 at noon via Zoom
    For details, please see the Tropical Ecology: the Galapagos webpage.


    Exploring Italy Through Film info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Exploring Italy Through Film Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Tuesday, October 3
    Location: Simpkins 219 and via Zoom
    Time: 4:30pm
    For details, please see the Exploring Italy Through Film webpage.


    Art in Italy: Political Mythologies info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday, October 5
    Location: Garwood 10
    Time: 4pm
    For details, please see the Art in Italy: Political Mythologies webpage.


    International Trade: Costa Rica info sessions 2023 scheduled.

    Learn more about the International Trade: Costa Rica Study Abroad Course at these info sessions:
    Thursday October 5 at 5:30 pm
    Friday October 6 Knoblauch at noon
    For details, please see the International Trade: Costa Rica Info webpage.

     

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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach


StudyAbroad@wiu.edu

Memorial Room 348

309-298-2504