About 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.

There are a variety of activities and organizations at WIU QC. No matter where you are at in your educational journey, there is a student group for everyone to get involved in!

How to Start an Organization

How do I become Recognized?

• Fill out a Recognition Packet and follow the procedures outlined in the Student Organization Handbook or at the Recognized Student Organization Workshops.

What are the requirements to start a new organization?

• 5 members (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, an additional member), an Advisor, mission statement, constitution, and completion of Recognition Packet.

Where can I find copies of all of the necessary forms?

• All of these forms can be found in two different places: the online Student Organization Handbook or The Office of Student Services/Student Activities located in Building C.

Recognized Student Organization Workshops

Interested in creating a student organization on campus? You need 5 members and an advisor! Come to the Student Organization Workshop to learn how to become a recognized student group. Check back for updates on when the Student Organization Workshops are being held!

Contact Information

Curtis Williams
Email: CM-Williams11@wiu.edu

Student Activities: (309) 762-9080

Get Involved on Campus by Taking a Leadership Role

Join the Student Government Association!

This is an excellent way be involved on campus and make new friends. Officer positions have already been filled for Academic Year 2018-2019 but all students are welcome to attend the meetings.

Meeting Dates and Time for Spring 2019

Jan. 15, Feb. 26, March 26, April 9 and 29, May 7

Leadership positions include:

SGA President | SGA Vice President | SGA Chief of Staff | SGA Comptroller | Senator-at-Large (2) | Student Member of the Board of Trustees

Learn more about running for SGA officer positions.

Student Organizations

Helpful Information and Resources

Forms and Documents

All of the forms you need to become a recognized student organization, maintain recognition, apply for funding, or any other student organizations needs can be found on our Forms page.

Funding

Student Organizations are required to completed a Budget Request Packet in order to receive funding from the University. Additional sources of funding could be Talent Grants. Refer to the Student Organization Handbook for more information.

Use of Facilities

Recognized student organizations in good standing with the Office of Student Services/Student Activities receive certain privileges as long as they comply with the requirements of said privileges. Some of the services offered to recognized student organizations are: use of bulletin boards around campus, reservation of tables, reservations of rooms/locations, copy services, use of fax machine, mailing services, and access to the master calendar.