Transcripts & College
Transcripts
Official WHS Transcripts
Order your official WHS transcript through Parchment Exchange! This service required by WHS to request your transcripts. For current seniors, it is free to send your transcripts to any College or University in the state of Illinois, there may be a fee attached by an out of state receiving school. There is a fee for alumni to send transcripts.
Preparing for College
College Representative Visits
Representatives from various Colleges and Universities visit during both fall and spring semester. A list of upcoming visits is posted outside of the counseling office and in the daily announcements. If you are interested in attending any of these visits, you must sign up in the Counseling office prior to the visit and pick up a pass the morning of the visit in order to be released from class.
Senior College Day Procedure
A “Senior College Day” is considered a pre-arranged absence and will be considered excused only if the verification form is returned with the appropriate signature from the college. College Day request forms are available in the Counseling Office and must be submitted THREE school days prior to the date requested. Seniors are allowed two college days per school year and no college days will be granted the last two weeks of the semester. The principal reserves the right to deny the request for a college day if the student is not in good standing related to attendance and/or academics. Juniors may be allowed, under the permission of the Principal/Guidance Office, an Official College Day Visit. The same guidelines will be followed as with Senior College Day visits.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) hosts FREE college fairs featuring colleges across the country. Visit www.nacacfairs.org for more information.
College Search
BigFuture is a free and personalized online guide to help students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. We’ve put together this collection of counselor resources to help your students learn more about post-secondary planning. In this toolkit, you’ll find ready-to-use resources such as PowerPoints, lesson plans, handouts, and demonstrations.
Illinois Regional College Fair
Guide for Using Your College Fair Effectively
NCAA Eligibility Center
All athletes who intend to play Division I or II sports in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. To receive any athletic scholarship money, you MUST be registered. WHS NCAA Eligibility Center code is 144160. There is a $100 fee. Register as soon as possible.
Click for NCAA Educational Resources.
NAIA Eligibility Center
PlayNAIA.org is the official clearinghouse for NAIA eligibility. Every student-athlete must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center to play sports at an NAIA college or university (Division III).