Western Illinois University - Quad Cities - Academics

Student Services: (309) 762-9080 | Academic Advising: (309) 762-1988 | Admissions: (309) 762-1495

One of the ways WIU-QC implements its core values is by offering professional advisors. The Advisors are trained and experienced in advising and committed to it full time. WIU-QC students appreciate the professional attention to their unique individual needs.

WIU-QC Career Services assists students in preparing to market themselves to prospective employers. Several career resources are available at www.careers.wiu.edu. Students are encouraged to not wait until the last semester before graduation to seek assistance.

Western Illinois University is committed to justice, equity, and diversity. Providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment in which the Disability Resource Center (DRC) plays a primary role.

All students that reside in Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin on the Quad Cities Campus will pay Illinois in-state tuition and there is no requirement to establish Illinois residency. Information and resources about financial aid and scholarships are available to all students to help meet their educational goals.

Western Illinois University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Western engages in numerous activities supporting this goal, including comprehensive training for police and disaster and emergency preparedness planning.

Riverfront and 60th Street buildings have parking lots for faculty, staff and students who purchase a hang tag. Tags may be purchased at both locations. Each location also has a campus shuttle.

The Registrar's Office in Macomb manages course schedules, grades, transcripts, and student/faculty information. It is important to keep your information up to date, so for your convenience, the following Registrar Services are available at the WIU-QC Campus.

Western Illinois University oversees many of its own scholarships through our Scholarship Office, and applying for most of these can be as easy as submitting just one scholarship application form. Learn more about applying for scholarships.

Students have use of three full-service computer labs to assist them with class papers and projects.  Open labs are located at both the Riverfront and 60th Street Campuses.  Scanners are also available in each open lab.

The WIU-QC Library serves the faculty, staff and students of the Quad Cities Campus. We provide all the traditional library services you would expect from a university library. We are known for our excellent public service and are always happy to provide library instruction on database searching to individuals or groups.

Our main testing center is at Riverfront location with the testing center annex at 60th Street location in order to best serve our students. Testing Center Hours and Contact Information

Western's Knowledgebase is an online searchable database that houses many frequently asked questions and answers related to technology. It is a great place to start for questions about student accounts, mobile device configuration, and more.

We are available to speak at your meeting, class or special event!  Staff members are available for speaking engagements from ten minutes to one hour, on a variety of international education topics.

*New extended hours
The WIU-QC US Bank Writing Center serves the entire Quad Cities campus community, including students, faculty, staff, BHC students, and alumni. Professional writing consultants and instructors (Masters+) provide assistance with any writing project.

The online bookstore is an extension of the University Union Bookstore based in Macomb. You can order your textbooks online and have the courier bring them to the QC Campus. You can also order your favorite Leatherneck apparel.

The Veterans Resource Center is committed to assisting those who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military, and their family members. In collaboration with an array of University departments and community organizations, the Veterans Resource Center provides coordinated services and resources in a one-stop location to ensure that all military service members are afforded the greatest opportunities for success.