Success By Design

Success by Design

Success by Design at Quincy University embodies our Franciscan values and commitment to every individual’s unique journey. We believe success should be intentional and meticulously planned. Our dedication to the college experience is profound, as we collaborate with students to create personalized success plans. This ensures they graduate on time, discover their passions, and are well prepared for life.

Success by Design embraces holistic student care, encompassing residence hall programming, health and wellness services, career readiness, financial assistance, and campus ministry for students of all faiths.

Every undergraduate at QU benefits from the guidance of both a student success coach and a faculty advisor. Together, they develop and regularly update a tailored student success plan. With no limits on support, our faculty and staff are dedicated to accompanying students every step of the way.

QU Navigate 360

QU Navigate 360 is our student success management system designed to help proactively manage student success. It links faculty, advisors, professors, staff, and students in a coordinated network designed to help students navigate their way from admission to graduation.  Navigate provides smart guidance at the most pivotal moments students encounter in college. QU Navigate also unlocks the power of data analytics, bringing real-time insights and student success management intelligence to administrators and leaders on our campus.

Success is Just a Swipe Away!

Stay connected to the support and resources you need — from admission to graduation — with QU Navigate 360! This student-centered mobile app is an essential part of Quincy University’s student success system.

Download the free Navigate 360 app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to stay organized and manage your academic life on the go.

Prefer a computer? You can also access QU Navigate 360 through the desktop link located on the QU Navigate tab in the QU Portal.

What Can Students Do in the App?

  • Appointments: Schedule appointments with the people who will help you meet your academic goals!
    • Faculty Advisors
    • Faculty Office Hours
    • Success Coaches
    • Tutoring Center
    • Quest Center
    • Student Financial Services
    • Head Coaches
  • Class Schedule: Conveniently view your course schedule.
  • Holds:  View any active holds on your account…and how to resolve them!
  • Academic Alerts:  Receive alerts about holds on your account or academic issues before they become a problem!
  • Calendar:  View academic calendar events and deadlines.
  • To-Dos and Events: See important tasks and check them off as you complete them.
  • Study Buddies: Find or start a study group to get the academic edge in your most challenging classes.
  • Resources: Find the resources you need in one place–from tutoring help to how to get involved in student organizations.  Contact info, locations, and details about QU services are available at your fingertips.
  • Engage with the Campus Community: Receive tips from peers, learn about QU’s history and accomplishments, answer polls about your student experience and more!
  • Forage:  An optional service to virtually explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by top employers.