STUDENT LIFE

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Discover yourself at Wartburg.

The living-learning environment at Wartburg is designed to help you experience more through your college journey. The Student Life staff assists students as they learn more about themselves and others. Wartburg students are friendly and very involved in many aspects of campus life, whether it’s participating in student organizations, performing on stage, or competing on the field. Here are just a few examples:

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Campus Safety & Security provides basic security services to the campus community, and are on duty 24 hours a day. 

Career Expo 2023

Learn the ways to leverage your strengths and gain insight and experience through internships and mentoring. 

Counseling - Comforting Hands

Counseling Services offers short-term professional counseling and self-help resources to Wartburg students of all ages.

Mensa Dining Hall

Explore Wartburg’s four dining locations, hours of operation, and meal plans options to accomodate your needs.

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Connect with new friends, upperclassmen, and faculty and staff. Gain support for your exciting transition to college life.

International Students - Commencement 2017

The ISSO provides services to international students and promotes global understanding through community outreach.

Black Student Union 2018

The MSSO develops and promotes multicultural programming and activities to help all students understand and appreciate differences.

Two female students in sitting in a room in Clinton Hall. One girl is sitting crosslegged on the lower bunk with a laptop on here lap. The other is sitting at the desk.

Discover the benefits of living on campus and compare various residence hall options and room styles.

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Get involved with campus life through a student organization. There are nearly 100 options available.

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If you are aware of an issue of bias impacting a member of Wartburg College, please contact Krystal Madlock, associate dean for inclusive community; Greg Kneser, dean of students; or a member of the Community Response Team.

Get Real-World Experience
Working on campus isn’t just a paycheck – it’s a chance to connect with people outside your major and gain skills you’ll use long after graduation. Balancing a job with school can be tricky, but it’s one of the best ways to build your portfolio and work skills, setting you up for success in the future.

Flexible Schedules
We get it – school comes first! Campus jobs are super flexible, letting you create a schedule that works around your classes and study time. Plus, with jobs right on campus, commuting is a breeze!

Bring Your Classroom to Life
At Student Life, we’re all about helping you apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations. Chat with your supervisor about how your job connects to your studies, and you’ll start seeing how time management, problem-solving, and other skills play out in your day-to-day work. It’s the ultimate way to boost your education and career at the same time!

Earn While You Learn: Student Jobs That Boost Your Resume!

  1. Camps & Events: Working with Camps & Events builds organizational, event planning, and communication skills. Students gain direct experience in managing logistics, coordinating events, and delivering excellent customer service, all of which are key to career readiness in any field. Team members will become proficient in all Microsoft Programs and develop excellent oral and written communication skills, attributes desired in all career fields.
  2. Counseling Services Paraprofessional: Counseling Services Paraprofessional: As a Counseling Services paraprofessional, students develop research, advertising, and promotion skills related to careers in mental health and wellness. Communication, event planning, and organizational skills are also developed. Exploring various social media and advertising platforms occur. They also build collaboration and teamwork skills. They learn the importance of empathy, active listening, and critical thinking through mental health initiatives. Students learn the value and importance of confidentiality, as these are critical in roles related to healthcare, human services, and leadership.
  3. Dining Services & Catering: In Dining Services & Catering, students strengthen their time management, teamwork, and customer service abilities. Managing fast-paced environments and delivering quality service prepares them for a variety of careers after college.
  4. ETK – Entertainment ToKnight: Being part of ETK offers students experience in event coordination, marketing, and leadership. Managing entertainment events enhances their project management skills, creativity, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams, key competencies for careers in media, communications, business and much more.
  5. International Student Services (Student Drivers & Orientation Staff): By assisting with student transportation and orientation, students develop intercultural communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. These experiences are critical for roles in global business, education, or any career that values cross-cultural competence.
  6. Multicultural Student Services: Students working in Multicultural Student Services grow their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while honing leadership and advocacy skills. This experience is particularly beneficial for careers in social work, education, human resources and more.
  7. Orientation Leader: Orientation Leaders foster their public speaking, mentoring, and teamwork skills as they guide new students through their transition to college life. They gain leadership and communication experience, preparing them for careers in education, business, and any leadership-oriented role.
  8. Peer Mentor: Peer Mentors help fellow students with their academic and personal transition to college. Each section of SEM 100 (first-year seminar) is assigned a mentor who will attend class twice a week and interact as directed by the course instructor. Mentors serve as a peer support resource in the classroom as well as through one-on-one meetings outside of the classroom. These roles prepare students for a wide range of helping professions.
  9. Resident Assistant: Resident Assistants (RAs) strengthen leadership, conflict resolution, and community-building skills while building a safe and inclusive living environment. These roles prepare students for careers in management, education, and roles that require strong people skills.
  10. Student Success Coach – Career Services: Students working in Career Services enhance their networking, career coaching, and communication skills. They gain insight into job search strategies and career development, preparing them for human resources (HR), business, and other career readiness-focused roles.

Get Paid to Make an Impact! Apply for Student Life Jobs!

ENTERTAINMENT TOKNIGHT

Entertainment ToKnight (ETK) is a Wartburg student-run organization that works to create social and entertainment events on campus. ETK brings a variety of programs like movie nights, disco parties, comedians, hypnotists, live bands, craft events, and dueling pianos. ETK programs are funded through student activity fees.

A VIBRANT CAMPUS. EXPERIENCE MORE.

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