WIU Global Studies: Ride Share Pick-Up Request Form

WIU Global Studies: Ride Share Pick-Up Request Form

For newly arriving International Studies
The Center for Global Studies at Western Illinois University offers newly arriving international students a pick-up service from the Quad Cities International Airport (code: MLI) or the Macomb train station via Amtrak.

To use the pick-up service, arrange your travel plans to arrive during the pick-up period and then submit the pick-up request form below. You will receive a confirmation email and one of our staff will be there to meet you and bring you to campus.

PLEASE NOTE: The listed pickup dates are the only dates we can offer pick-up services.

If you arrive before or after the scheduled pick-up period, we cannot provide you with transportation. By state vehicle policy, WIU is NOT permitted to transport anyone other than WIU students in university vehicles.

COVID INFO: Due to COVID-19, all individuals are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Students who travel internationally to campus may be required to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.

IMPORTANT: Please check the email you listed below frequently for notifications during travel. If there is a problem during travel (for example, if your flight was delayed, canceled, or you will be arriving later than expected) please send an email to globaloutreach@wiu.edu.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Nickname?
Your Preferred Nickname
Email*
example@example.com
WIU ID#
9-digit number. This can be found in your acceptance letter.
Phone Number: (For a phone you’ll be carrying with you as you travel)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Gender

FemaleMaleOther/Non-Binary
Amtrak Train - Fall Semester Pick-Up: August 2-12
- Morning Train: Leaves Chicago Union Station at 7:40 am; Arrives in Macomb at 10:59 am
- Evening Train: Leaves Chicago Union Station at 5:55 pm; Arrives in Macomb at 9:15 pm
Choose Your Pickup

NOTE: You MUST fill out ALL travel details COMPLETELY to be eligible for pick-up.
Requesting Pick-Up At:*

Amtrak Station (Train) in Macomb, Illinois (August 2-18)Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL (August 2-18)
Airline Info
Date of Arrival in Quad Cities International Airport (MUST be between August 8-18, 2021 for pick-up.)

MonthDayYear
Arrival Time
Airline
Flight Number
Departure City
Upload your flight information if possible

Cancelof
Amtrak Train Arrival
Date of Arrival by Amtrak (MUST be between August 2-September 12, 2021 for pick-up)

MonthDayYear
Will you be Arriving by Amtrak Train?

10:59 am (Morning)9:22 pm (21:22) (Night)
Housing Information: Where you will be staying upon arrival
Will you need temporary housing? (some place to stay before you move into your residence hall or apartment)*

YesNoI do not know
Students must have confirmed housing upon arrival to the WIU campus. Where will you go upon arrival?*

Residence HallGraduate/Family HousingApartment off-campusOther/I don't know
If you answered "other" to having confirmed housing upon arrival, please explain.
Additional Information you would like us to know:
Confirmation*

I verify that the above information is correct.
If there are any changes, please contact k-her@wiu.edu.
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WIU Global Studies: Ride Share Pick-Up Request Form

Choose Your Pickup

Airline Info

Amtrak Train Arrival

Housing Information: Where you will be staying upon arrival