Quad Cities Campus
"Best Midwestern College" — 21 years
1-on-1 mentorship
from faculty
$26M
Scholarships
Awarded Annually
In-State Tuition
For Iowa & More
ACADEMIC PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Early Childhood Education
Scholarship Opportunities – WIU-QC students can access financial support through programs like the Great River Teacher Corps and statewide initiatives such as Golden Apple Scholars. Hands-On Classroom Experience – Students engage in tutoring, teacher-assistant roles, and observations in local schools before completing student teaching.
Access to Core Resources – QC students benefit from University-wide materials, including the Children’s Literature Examination Center and Curriculum Library, with support and access coordinated through the QC campus.
Early Learning Center – WIU-QC’s new Early Learning Center in Moline, IL, will soon provide hands-on training in early childhood education, offering practical experience in a state-of-the-art learning environment.
First 8-week session ends
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Spring Break - No Classes
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Spring Break - No Classes
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Spring Break - No Classes
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Just Hired: Bel Schable
Meet Bel Schable, a graduate of Western Illinois University's Nursing program, who was recently hired by Springfield Clinic Orthopedic Surgery, where she works primarily in the outpatient clinic setting and part-time in the operating room alongside other surgeons.
"WIU was truly the best decision I didn't know I needed, and Dr. Thompson inspired me to continue my education and pursue a master's degree in nursing education."
~ Bel Schable
WIU to Offer Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
The Western Illinois University School of Computer Sciences is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of a fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, beginning Spring 2026. This new program builds on the School of Computer Sciences longstanding expertise in delivering face-to-face and online instruction.
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