College is more than a degree. It’s where you discover who you are and who you’re becoming. At IWU’s Marion campus, you’ll join a vibrant community of over 2,000 students from around the world, rooted in faith and built for connection.
Whether you’re grabbing a coffee at McConn, cheering on the Wildcats, or finding your people in a student org, there’s always somewhere to belong at IWU.
IWU’s residential campus has been featured on The College Tour, a nationally distributed series that highlights colleges and universities through authentic student stories. Watch our episode on YouTube or through The College Tour website and app.
Faith isn’t just part of life at IWU. It’s woven into everything we do. From weekly chapel services to semester-wide summit events, our campus is unapologetically Christ-centered, and our community is designed to help your faith grow alongside your studies.
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Community is at the core of life at IWU, and our residence halls are where that community really takes shape. Living in one of our intentional, Christ-centered residential communities can be one of the most transformative parts of your time here.
Baldwin Dining Commons serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. With options including pizza, salad, grill, main line, gluten free, and more, there is something for everyone.
Chick-fil-A Express features the Classic Chicken Sandwich, Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich, nuggets, waffle fries and milk shakes.
Offers the fresh concepts popular in today’s Mexican restaurants with a menu featuring made-to-order burritos, tacos, quesadillas and salads. Enjoy a south-of-the-border cuisine right in the Midwest.
Sub sandwiches are prepared to order on fresh baked sub rolls. Choice of flavor-infused breads, ciabatta and flatbreads are available. Wrap sandwiches are made to order using a variety of specialty tortillas.
Featuring made-to-order stir fry (Mongolian BBQ style) entrées and a variety of specialties served with rice. You can add to your dining experiences by selecting from our freshly made soups and side dishes.
Authentic pizzeria style pizza cooked in a stone fire oven. Plus, our chefs prepare fresh pasta bakes served with bread sticks. Grinder sandwiches are made-to-order and toasted in the stone fire oven.
Enjoy large chicken wings seasoned and fried to perfection. Our chefs toss your wings in homemade sauces of your choice. Choose between regular potato tots or sweet potato tots as a compliment.
Life at IWU goes beyond the classroom. With a wide range of recreational activities available on campus, you’ll have plenty of ways to recharge, try something new, and build lasting friendships along the way.
Some student organizations are associated with specific majors and assist with networking and professional development, while others explore hobbies and passions.
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