Division of Student Development

With students at the heart of all that we do, the Division of Student Development is here to support student success both inside and outside of the classroom. Informed by decades of theory, best practices, and educational models that affirm and support our commitment to the holistic development of all students, we strive to help students develop an honest appreciation of themselves, make choices aligned with their values, sustain meaningful interpersonal connections, and engage deeply with those different from themselves--all in support of becoming engaged members of an equitable and inclusive society.

Office of Student Development

The Office of Student Development oversees programs and resources for residential and campus life.

Center for Career Success

The Bastian Family Center for Career Success assists students in preparing for careers after graduation by providing a range of services for them to explore their interests and skills.

• Internship Program: Add a distinctive experiential learning component to your studies
• Job Search Resources: Advice on searching, writing resumes and cover letters, and surviving job interviews

Campus Life

Campus Life promotes the importance of being a member of a vital, diverse residential community through a variety of housing options and student activities.

• Living on Campus: Get to know Knox's housing options and the annual room selection process
• Resident Assistants: Meet the students who will help you live and learn on campus
• Student Activities: Join one of the dozens of Knox student groups, or start your own
• Fraternity and Sorority Life: A guide to Knox's fraternities and sororities

Health and Counseling Services

Good physical and mental health are vital to life on campus. The Health and Counseling Center provides health care and confidential counseling services for all students.

• When you're sick: What to do, where to go
• Medical info: Update your emergency contact and medical condition information (PDF)
• Health Services FAQ
• Counseling Services FAQ
• Sexual Assault Information
• Student athletes: Special information for Prairie Fire team members  

Center for Community Service

The Mark and Jeannette Kleine Center for Community Service works to create and maintain service partnerships between the College community and the Galesburg community.

Intercultural Life

Intercultural Life helps to meet the needs and concerns of multicultural, minority and international students through academic and personal counseling.

Spiritual Life

The Office of Spiritual Life exists to nurture the spiritual life for students, and wider community of Knox College.

The Office of Spiritual Life is a place where anyone, no matter their faith or their questions can come and explore. We offer many opportunities through discussions, shared meals, workshops, invited guests, field trips, and musical experiences, all to expand mutual understanding of each other and our place in the larger world.

Parents and Families

We are here to support you and to help you stay connected to your student as you journey with them through their college experience.

• Resources for Parents and Families
• Family and Friends Weekend

Information for Students

• Knox College offers shuttle services at the beginning and end of each term. Questions about shuttle service may be directed to Stacia Mattan, Executive Assistant, Division of Student Development, at 309-341-7863 or slmattan@knox.edu.
• The Student Handbook contains information about College policies, rules, regulations and procedures as well as information related to resources, activities, organizations, and standards governing life on campus.
• Student Leader Selection is the hiring process for the Student Leader positions. The Student Leaders play a vital role in shaping the Knox College experience.