Weston Exploration Admissions
Essay Requirement
Weston Exploration is a popular living learning program so admissions is competitive. As such, there is an essay requirement for admission into the Weston Exploration Living-Learning Community. Both first-year and new students transferring to Weston from another hall must complete the essay.
The essay must be 200-400 words and answer the following question: How will participating in a Living-Learning Community enhance your experience at the University of Illinois? Include both what you hope to gain from and contribute to a program.
Visiting Weston Exploration
Want to know more about Weston Exploration? Interested in coming for a visit or speaking to one of our current WEX students? If so, please contact our Program Office to set up a time to visit or get connected to one of our Weston Exploration Student Ambassadors! You can call our office (217) 244-9700 or email us exphall@illinois.edu.