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.
At IWU, you’ll be challenged to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and apply what you learn in ways that prepare you for your future. Small classes and invested faculty create opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, research, and hands-on learning across disciplines.
Whether you’re preparing to begin your career or continue to graduate studies, you’ll build the knowledge, confidence, and critical-thinking skills to take your next step with purpose.
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.
Where Wildcat Memories Are Made
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.
A fresh dining experience has arrived at IWU! Beginning in fall 2026, our new dining partner, Sodexo, is serving up exciting new dining options and experiences in the centrally located Barnes Student Center.
We’re excited to share a first look at what’s coming! Below, you’ll find the locations and dining concepts we can share so far.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on a few details, so stay tuned - more information about menus, offerings, and what you can expect at each location will be coming soon.
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.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on a few details, so check back soon for more information about the Grilled Express offerings.
Botrista is an automated beverage system that makes fresh, customizable drinks at the touch of a button, including options like teas, lemonades, refreshers, and specialty beverages.
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.
Enjoy a variety of Asian-inspired flavors, featuring freshly prepared entrées, flavorful sides, and other delicious options to round out your meal.
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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