QUINCY UNIVERSITY
Quincy, Illinois
The University
Quincy University is a private Roman Catholic university of the liberal arts and sciences. It was founded in 1860 by the Franciscan Friars, who have influenced the world by caring about people as people and urging them to fulfill their potential. This spirit is still maintained at Quincy University today. The University prides itself on its personal approach to learning. Small classes, a dedicated faculty, close faculty-student relationships, and a comfortable atmosphere on campus all create an environment conducive to personal growth and development. The University offers courses on both its 52-acre main campus and the 23-acre North Campus, ten blocks away. Shuttle bus service moves students between these campuses regularly.
The 1,200 students come from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Although the majority are from the Midwest, twenty-four states and ten countries are represented in the student body. Quincy University is a residential campus with more than 70 percent of the students living on campus. Campus housing options are varied and include single-sex and coed residence halls, apartments, and houses. Numerous campus organizations offer unlimited opportunities for students to participate in both University and community activities. A National Public Radio station, music performance groups, publications, honor and service societies, a lecture series, and concerts are a few of the many extracurricular opportunities available to students. Eighty percent of the students participate in intramural sports. Quincy University also maintains membership in the NCAA and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Intercollegiate sports for men are baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Women's intercollegiate sports are basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
Career planning and placement counseling is available to students throughout their academic career. Quincy University has an outstanding placement record; more than 96 percent of graduates are placed in jobs or graduate schools within 180 days of graduation. Individual assistance with academic planning, study skills, and tutorial work, as well as personal and vocational counseling, is provided free of charge.
At the graduate level, Quincy University offers programs of study leading to the M.B.A. and M.S.Ed. degrees.
Location
The University is located in a residential section of Quincy, a city of 50,000 people, situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. It is within easy traveling time of St. Louis (2 hours), Kansas City (4 hours), and Chicago (4 hours). Good highways and bus, train, and air service make the area easily accessible from any part of the nation. Quincy has a rich and distinguished tradition in the arts. It is noted for its fine architecture and extensive park system.
Majors and Degrees
Quincy University awards the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. Programs of study include accounting, art, art/graphic design, aviation, aviation management, biology, biological sciences, biological sciences education, business administration, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, communication, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, elementary education, English, English education, finance, history, history education, humanities (interdisciplinary), human services, management, marketing, math, music, music education, nursing, physical education, political science, psychology, social work, special educationlearning disabilities, sport management, and theology and philosophy. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) is available through a cooperative program with Blessing-Riemann College of Nursing.
Minors are available in most programs; concentrations are offered in physics and reading. A certificate program in business and a coaching specialty in physical education are also available.
Preprofessional programs include dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, physical therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Academic Programs
The academic program at Quincy University is based on the belief that liberal arts is the most functional and exciting tradition in education. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of a liberal arts education and at the same time prepare them for a rewarding professional and personal life. The flexible curriculum design allows for double majors or major-minor combinations, student-designed majors, and interdepartmental majors. An honors program, independent studies, special-topics courses, independent research, practicums, and internships are also available to meet the special needs of students.
To be eligible for a baccalaureate degree, a student must complete a minimum of 124 semester hours of university courses with at least a C average. The degree program requires 43 semester hours in general education and tools courses, 3033 hours in a major, and at least 36 hours each in distributed electives and upper-level course work.
Quincy University accepts credit earned through the Advanced Placement Program, the College-Level Examination Program, challenge examinations, and, in some cases, academically related experience.
Off-Campus Programs
Arrangements are made with area schools, health facilities, businesses, and industries for such credit-bearing activities as student teaching, clinical training, internships, and practicums. The University also promotes the Early Exploratory Internship Program to its first- and second-year students, allowing them to gain preprofessional experience with area businesses and agencies. Study abroad is possible through many options, with the academic credit for this study preplanned and integrated into the degree program.
Academic Facilities
The Brenner Library, considered one of the top three private-college libraries in the state of Illinois, houses more than 260,000 volumes and 182,000 microtext items and subscribes to 725 periodicals. Among the outstanding holdings are a rare book collection, the 75,000-volume Bonaventure Collection of early Christian and medieval history and theology, and the 4,000-volume Fraborese Collection on Spanish-American history. Through the University's membership in the Online Computer Library Center, Quincy University students have access to millions of books in libraries throughout the Midwest and the nation. The library is also equipped with a computerized reference service.
A modern academic complex located at North Campus houses laboratories for chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and psychology as well as lecture halls and faculty offices. Six computer labs and more than 200 workstations are available for student use. Students also have unlimited access to personal computers, various networks, Internet, and UNIX. Additional special facilities are a radio station; a fully equipped television studio; the Ameritech Center for Communication, a state-of-the-art computer writing lab and classroom; and the Student Health and Fitness Center.
Costs
The costs for the 200405 academic year were $17,140 for tuition (1218 credit hours), $510 for the student activity/computer fee, $3410 for room (double occupancy), and $2936 for board.
Financial Aid
More than 95 percent of the students at Quincy University receive some form of financial assistance. The University participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Stafford Student Loan programs. Illinois State Grants are available for qualified Illinois residents. Quincy University awards academic scholarships ranging from $1500 to full tuition. Need-based grants are also available. Students who wish to apply for aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as the brief QU Application for Financial Aid. Notification of financial aid awards is made on a rolling basis. Early application is recommended, and priority is given to students who apply before February15. Transfer applicants are required to submit a transcript from each college or university attended.
Faculty
The Quincy University faculty is composed of 115 professionals, highly qualified in their respective fields. Although many are engaged in research, teaching is the top priority at Quincy University. The University's favorable student-faculty ratio of 12:1 and its experienced faculty members, many of whom have had actual work experience in their field, bring an added dimension to the classroom. Eighty-eight percent of the faculty members have the highest degree possible in their field.
Student Government
Students participate in University governance through representation on most University committees, including the Academic Affairs Committee, Athletic Advisory Committee, Student Life Committee, and University Judicial Board. The Student Senate provides for effective student participation in all aspects of University life.
Admission Requirements
Quincy University encourages applications from students who are serious about enrolling in a coeducational university of the liberal arts and sciences and who have demonstrated through their previous academic work an ability to profit from and contribute to the University. Each applicant for admission is evaluated individually. Primary consideration is given to the6 student's previous academic record. Quincy University recommends that prospective students take a strong college-preparatory program in high school. The Office of Admissions evaluates the prospective freshman's high school record in the following areas: number of academic courses taken, level of difficulty of courses attempted, type of high school attended, grade point average, standardized test scores, class rank, and extracurricular activities. All freshmen are required to submit SAT I or ACT scores.
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 24 semester hours must submit a high school transcript in addition to their college transcripts and should have maintained an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 (C) during their collegiate years. Transfer students may enter at three times during the year: August, January, or June.
International students must submit a transcript from each secondary and collegiate institution they have attended. All non-English transcripts must be translated into English before submission to the Office of Admissions. All international students must also submit TOEFL scores or demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
Application and Information
All students seeking admission are encouraged to apply early. Applications are evaluated after all required application materials have been received. Notification of admission decisions is made on a rolling basis.
Parents, students, and student groups are always welcome to visit the University. The Office of Admissions welcomes visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday visitors are welcome by appointment. If possible, campus visits should be scheduled during the academic year, when classes are in session. Accepted students may stay overnight in residence halls during the academic year.
For more information about the University's 144-year tradition of excellence, students should contact:
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