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Student Life @ WIU-Quad Cities

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There are several ways students can get involved in campus life beyond the classroom experience, whether it's through joining a student organization, joining your classmates at a University sponsored event, attending one of the many cultural events throughout the Quad Cities area, or volunteering at a community service sponsored event. Get involved and stay connected!

Welcome Letter

Curtis Williams, Associate Director of Student Services

Welcome! As the Associate Director of Academic Advising and Student Affairs, I am pleased to introduce you to the Division of Academic Advising and Student Affairs and hope that find our pages to be easy to access, informative, and responsive to your needs and interests. Read more

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Student Activities

Student life at WIU-QC can be more than coursework. Students can develop their potential at WIU-QC with a variety of activities and organizations. Through student organizations, WIU-QC students take social responsibility seriously, giving back to the community in a variety of ways.

Student Services

As a student at WIU-QC, the classroom is only part of your experience. The university offers opportunities for growth which will nurture you as a person and as a professional. Our job is to serve the heart, mind, and body of each student, to give you the resources and tools you will need to do well in the classroom and in the community.

Financial Aid

For many students and families, the cost of attending college can be too great to manage alone – for this reason, WIU Financial Aid Office is available to assist eligible students in obtaining financial aid so they may achieve their educational goals. There are many types of financial aid available, including grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment.

Career Development Center

WIU-QC Career Development assists students in preparing to market themselves to prospective employers. Several career resources are available at www.careers.wiu.edu. Students are encouraged to take advantage of what Career Development has to offer throughout their college experience.

Get Connected!

Western Illinois University utilizes a number of online social applications to reach out to those using social networks. You can stay updated with the latest WIU news & information about campus events and activities via Facebook, learn more about our students, programs, and faculty via WIU videos on YouTube, and enjoy photos of campus & students on Instagram - just some of the ways to stay connected!

QC Cultural Alliance

The purpose of the QC Cultural Alliance is to strive to support an inclusive and diverse campus environment that promotes cultural awareness, respect, appreciation, while also challenging racial, ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation, disability, national origin and other identity based biases. The Alliance offers educational and social programming for the QC campus and surrounding community to engage in a positive reflection of our similarities and differences.