Campus Life - Knox College Campus Life We can't wait for you to get to know the Knox campus, and for us to get to know you. Visit Living at Knox Living in Galesburg Knox Traditions First-Year Experience Living Learning Communities Campus Safety Student Organizations Health & Wellness Student Resources & Support Airport Shuttle Information Explore Campus Important Dates 101 Fun Things to Do as a Knox Student Take a Virtual Tour Our Campus Is a Kaleidoscope of Culture At Knox we believe "home" isn't limited to the place you're from. It's where you find your people, your purpose, and new perspectives. Pumphandle? On the night before the first day of fall term, everyone at Knox stands in a long, twisty line on the South Lawn and, one by one, shakes everyone's hand. It's Pumphandle—democratic, humanizing, time-consuming, and totally worth it. See For Yourself Life at Knox Sunrises over the prairie. Badminton club (and Film Club and Quiz Bowl). Flunk Day. Prairie Fire. Attending a classmate’s art exhibit. Heated debates and deep I-can’t-believe-it’s-already-midnight conversations with friends. And that’s just a single day. Clubs & Organizations Knox Traditions Health & Wellness We take care of our students so that they can take care of everything they want to do. From yoga to healthcare to counseling, we show up for our community in the whatever ways they need it. Resources & Support Athletic Facilities Residence Halls & More Knox has nine residence halls, each with their own character and charm. Most students live in halls arranged by suites, opening onto a shared living space. Upperclass students can live in apartments and townhouses, and a variety of houses, including themed and cultural houses, also offer living spaces. Explore living at Knox Student Clubs and Orgs? You bet! The one quality that binds our student organizations is that they are all student-driven. You join, create, and even run organizations in response to interests and needs. Explore Clubs & Orgs Take It from Our Students Knox has been a place where I have been able to speak up freely, have dialogue sessions with my friends, and just learn so much more about other cultures that I wasn’t aware of earlier. Knox gave me a different route and brought out the best in me. Shuchita Poddar '22 Creative Writing Major Facts of Knox Life 18 NCAA Division III Teams 80+ Clubs and organizations. 1,136 Students Unapologetically Smart. Incredibly Interesting. Knox is a welcoming community filled with kind, smart people and endless opportunities. Imagine what you could explore at Knox . . . here's some inspiration. HORIZONS Symposium Showcases Student Research Popular HORIZONS Program Continues to Grow Repertory Theatre Term Performs 20th Season The 2025 season marked the 20th Repertory Theatre Term season at Knox College Museum Studies Students Curate Show at Galesburg Community Art Center Gilbert helped design the art museum studies minor in 2020 after recognizing the growing job market within the field. Tove Himango ’24 Named Nick Adams Finalist Himango has taken a wide array of writing courses, including playwriting, fiction, and nonfiction. Upcoming Campus Events Apr 23 7:00PM Smokin’ Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St) Jazz Night Event Details Apr 24 12:00PM Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts Unsettled Ground: Eugene Ofori Agyei Event Details Apr 23 6:30PM Smokin’ Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St) Knox Jazz Ensemble and Sherrard HS at Jazz Night Event Details Explore More Events Is Knox for you? Contact us to find out more about our comprehensive majors, minors, and programs. Loading...