Registrar

The Academic Calendar outlines the official schedule of important dates and deadlines for the academic year. It includes semester start and end dates, registration periods, holidays and breaks, exam schedules, and other key milestones to help students, faculty, and staff plan and stay informed throughout the year.

Students and Alumni may request an official copy of their diploma or transcripts to be processed for Apostille Authentication through the Registrar’s Office.  Information for the Apostille Process can be found at Apostilles and Certifications on the State of Illinois Website.  The requester will complete the form from one of the links below.

Forms and Fees

Fees for the Apostille Authentication process through Quincy University are as follows:

• Application for Apostille Diploma Form – $65
• Application for Apostille Transcripts Form – $30

Once you submit your form, print your email confirmation and mail it—along with payment by check or money order—to:

Quincy University
C/O Registrar’s Office
1800 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301-2670

Once the order is received, the requester will be notified when processing is complete and will be issued a tracking number.  The requester is responsible for submitting the documents to the State of Illinois for the Apostille Authentication Service.

Applying to graduate is an important step toward earning your degree. Submitting your graduation application lets the University review your academic record and confirm your degree requirements.

• Log in to the QU portal (my.quincy.edu)
• Click on the Students tab at the top of the page.
• Click Student Forms on the left side of that page.
• Find the Application for Graduation and fill it out.

Commencement – Here you’ll find key dates and deadlines, ceremony details, regalia information, guest and accessibility guidance, and helpful links to make your Commencement experience smooth and memorable.

Students register for courses based on the number of hours they have completed at the end of the previous term. Students must meet with their academic advisor to receive authorization before they can register for courses on their own through the student portal.

• Course Registration – information and steps for registering each term, including when you’re eligible to register based on completed credit hours and how to get advisor authorization before registering through the student portal.
• Course Search – review the offered courses for the upcoming semester(s) by using the feature in the QU portal.  Students can search by title, course code, division, and more.

Quincy University has authorized National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) as the official provider of certification reports for student enrollment and degree verifications.  Additional information on enrollment or degree verification for students, alumni, and employers is available on Degree and Enrollment Verification.

Replacement and duplicate diplomas can be ordered for $50 per diploma.

First, complete the Diploma Replacement Request Form.  Next, print the confirmation email you receive and mail it back with your check or money order made payable to Quincy University.

Quincy University
Registrar’s Office
1800 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301

Upon verification of all submitted information, the University will process the request. Requests that do not match institutional records are subject to institutional review and may require additional documentation. Replacement diplomas are printed during the next scheduled diploma production cycle (typically three times per year). If you have not received your diploma by the end of February, July, or October, please contact registrar@quincy.edu.

Quincy University’s Dual Credit program gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. By enrolling in approved Quincy University courses taught at the high school level, students can get a head start on their college education, explore academic interests, and reduce the cost and time to complete a college degree. Dual Credit courses offer the same academic rigor and standards as courses taught on Quincy University’s campus, helping students prepare for a successful transition to college.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.  It is also known as the Buckley Amendment.  In compliance with FERPA, Quincy University sends an annual notification of a student’s rights under FERPA to the campus email address of enrolled students.

Final Exam Schedule – includes dates, times, and course meeting information to help you plan ahead.

Transcripts provide an official record of your academic work at Quincy University and are often required for employment, graduate school, scholarships, or professional licensure. The Office of the Registrar offers both official and unofficial transcripts to meet your needs. Visit Official and Unofficial Transcripts for more information.

Quincy University values your prior experience and offers several options to earn or transfer credit.  Visit Undergraduate Transfer and Exam Credits for more information.