Welcome to SWIC-o-ween 2020
You are in the right place! Submit a photo of your Halloween fun for a chance to win some cool prizes.
What is SWIC-o-ween?
SWIC-o-ween is an online virtual way to celebrate this Halloween Season hosted by Southwestern Illinois College.
We hope you enjoy the Halloween events we have planned and have a great time!
Contests and entry form open
OCT 16th and ends Midnight OCT 31st
Enrollment events start
OCT 26th and end OCT 30th
Dressing up for Halloween?
Enter the Wicked Costume party.
Reading or writing scary stories?
Enter the Scary Storytelling Contest.
Halloween at home ideas?
Visit Beyond SWIC-o-ween for fun activities to do at home this Halloween season
Looking for Tutoring?
Sign up with the Success Center.
Carving or painting a pumpkin?
Enter your creation into our Pumpkin-fest.
Creating Halloween art?
Enter the EEK-taskic Art Contest.
Like to play hidden picture games?
Find the hidden pumpkin on the website and/or visit an enrollment table.
Enter them all!!!
Students are welcome to enter one or all of the contests.
What can you do at SWIC-o-ween?
Listen, dance, or sing along to spooky music, take a picture in your best costume at the Wicked Costume party, draw a Halloween picture or color one of our Halloween themed coloring pages in the EEK-taskic Art Contest, Retell a scary story, or share your own in the Spooky/Scary Storytelling Contest, decorate or carve a pumpkin at Pumpkin-fest, Find the hidden pumpkin, visit our Virtual Enrollment Spooktacular, visit the Success Center for a chance to win prizes and for the community check out Beyond SWIC-o-ween for fun activities to do at home this Halloween season.
You can enter any or all of the contests by selecting the contest on the “Enter a Contest” page however you must be a student to participate in most of the activities and contests however visit Beyond SWIC-o-ween for all community activities.
Enrollment Spooktacular and Beyond SWIC-o-ween are open to everyone.
Please see the information and/or rules for each SWIC-o-ween activity listed below and please make sure to keep your entry family friendly. “Keep it PG-13!”
- General Contest Rules
- Stuck on what to do? Check out our idea links
- Important Dates
- Prize overview
- Judging Criteria – Student Judges
Wicked Costume Party Contest Rules
Wicked Costume Party
How do I participate?
You must be a student to enter!
Read the General Contest Rules.
Take a picture in your best costume.
Upload your image to a shared location.
Enter your image URL into the contest entry form.
Make sure your submission is public until the end of the contest.
There will be 1 prize for each category.
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall costume.
Individual
If you planned on dressing up anyways or need a reason to we have a Wicked contest for you!
- Funniest
- Scariest/Spookiest
- Most Original
Couples/Group Theme
For those who live together or have a group of people that would like to do a theme together.
- Funniest
- Scariest/Spookiest
- Most Original
IMPORTANT GROUP NOTE!
* Please make sure to continue to social distance. If you DO NOT live together please submit your entries separately and select the group option when entering your submission. The group will be judged together and only one prize per topic will be awarded.
Example: If you and your friends want to do a “Wizard of Oz” Theme; you would take pictures separate from your other theme group members and enter them each individually. If you have any questions use the other box in the entry form.
What are the rules?
How do I enter?
Individual
Cheshire Cat
Shelby Fitze
Every part of this costume outside of the leggings and tank top were customized by me in some way. The ears, paws, boot covers, and tail were hand made over the span of a few weeks. The shorts were a pair of high-waisted pants that I cropped down to the necessary length, and the wig had to be curled so that the ears could be sewn on ontop. Many hours went into the creation process, from the costume to the makeup, and I can confidently say that I am proud of my creation.
Couples/Group Theme
Pumpkin-fest Contest Rules
Pumpkin-fest
How do I participate?
You must be a student to enter!
Read the General Contest Rules.
Carve, paint or decorate your pumpkin.
Take a picture of YOU and YOUR pumpkin.
Upload your image to a shared location.
Enter your image URL into the contest entry form.
Make sure your submission is public until the end of the contest.
There will be one prize for each category.
- Carved
- Uncarved – Decorated or painted
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall Pumpkin-fest submission.
What are the rules?
How do I enter?
Painting/Decorating Entries
Carving Entries
EEK-tastic Art Contest Rules
EEK-tastic Art
How do I participate?
You must be a student to enter!
Read the General Contest Rules.
Draw a Halloween theme or download/color a coloring page.
Take a picture of YOU and YOUR Art or sign your Art with your name.
Upload your image to a shared location.
Enter your image URL into the “Enter a Contest” form.
Make sure your submission is public until the end of the contest.
There will be one prize for each category.
- Best Halloween Theme – Drawing
- Best Use of Color – Coloring
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall EEK-tastic Halloween Art Submission.
Want to submit a coloring page?
You can submit a coloring page idea using the “Enter a Contest” form and if your page is accepted it will be posted on the website for people to download.
What are the rules?
How do I enter?
Drawing Entries
Coloring Downloads and Entries
Download a coloring sheet
Download a coloring sheet and color it however you like. SWIC students can enter coloring contest to win prizes!
Entries
See all entries that meet the rule requirements here!
Spooky/Scary Storytelling
Spooky/Scary Storytelling
How do I participate?
You must be a student to enter!
Read the General Contest Rules.
Retell a classic or Share an Original Story.
Upload your submission to a shared location.
Enter your video URL or copy your writing into the “Enter a Contest” form.
Make sure your submission is public until the end of the contest.
There will be one prize for each category.
- Best Classic
- Best Original
What are the rules?
How do I enter?
Classic Stories
The Red Masque
Nick wilkerson
Original Stories
Enrollment Spooktacular
Enrollment Spooktacular
Register for Spring 2021
Register for Spring 2021 classes during the Enrollment Spooktacular!
Visit student services the week of October 26th – 30th to complete all your steps to enrollment for Spring 2021!
Available on the first floor of the Information Science Building or remotely via email or Microsoft Teams.
Find the Hidden Pumpkin!
Daily Costume themes!
Register for Spring 2021 classes during the Enrollment Spooktacular!
Visit student services the week of October 26 – 30 to complete all your steps to enrollment for Spring 2021! Available on the first floor of the Information Science Building or remotely via email or Microsoft Teams.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
Visit us virtually
Email to request a Teams appointment
Financial Aid – fin_aid@swic.edu
Enrollment Services – enrollmentservices@swic.edu
Academic Advising – advising@swic.edu
Student Accounts – businessoffice@swic.edu
Admissions – admissions@swic.edu
Find the Hidden Pumpkin
Find the Hidden Pumpkin
You must be a student to enter!
On each themed enrollment day search the website, the SWIC-o-ween hub, and/or the themed on-campus enrollment events for a 3D printed Pumpkin that looks like the image in this section.
- Find the Pumpkin(s)
- Take a picture of you with the pumpkin(s) or screen capture the image and circle the pumpkin(s) for your submission
- Upload photo to a shared drive make sure the file is public
- Submit photo into the entry form
The image in this section will not be accepted as an entry.
The first 3 submissions with the correct location on each enrollment activity day will receive a 3D printed Pumpkin.
The first submission to find all 3 hidden pumpkins on each enrollment day will receive a larger 3D printed pumpkin.
Make sure to submit the entries for each location you find.
Happy Hunting!
Themed enrollment days
Mysterious Monday October 26, 2020
Open enrollment starts today! Mystified by what classes to take next semester? Stop by Enrollment Services in IS 1115 to see an advisor or email advising@swic.edu to avoid an eerie enrollment experience. Ask about the new waitlist option so you’re not left out in the twilight zone if a class you need is full.
Show off your s-ghoul spirit by dressing in your favorite SWIC gear!
Terrifying Tuesday October 27, 2020
Don’t let your tuition balance scare you! Visit Student Accounts in person or by email at businessoffice@swic.edu to find out about payment options.
Double, double, toil & trouble! Find a partner and dress like twins!
Wicked Wednesday October 28, 2020
Join the witches in admissions for a haunted tour of the Belleville Campus at 2PM. Sign up online to attend – and watch out for ghosts and goblins along the way!
Dust the cobwebs off your favorite ball cap and wear gear to represent your favorite sports team.
Thriller Thursday October 29, 2020
Transferring doesn’t have to be such a hairy process! Visit https://www.swic.edu/students/services/advising/college-visits-transfer-events/ or moonwalk your way over to Advising to get help with options. You’ll have a lot less to howl about when the time comes.
Werewolf are you going after SWIC? Show off your plans with a transfer college t-shirt or career gear.
Frightening Friday October 30, 2020
Avoid the fright of waiting for the last minute to renew your FAFSA for next year! Stop by the Financial Aid Office to show a screen shot of your 2021-2022 FAFSA confirmation for a treat! Complete your 21-22 FAFSA online at fafsa.gov using 2019 tax information.
Trick or treat! Spook your classmates and teachers with your Halloween costume!
Beyond SWIC-o-ween
Beyond SWIC-o-ween
How do I participate?
Looking for something to do at home this Halloween? Looking for activities for you and your children to do together? Want to make fun Halloween crafts? Find some fun Halloween recipes?
Check out Beyond SWIC-o-ween for some ideas.
Enter your ideas for things to do at home this Halloween.
Beyond SWIC-o-ween
Success Center Event
How do I participate?
Ends October 30th
Visit the Success Center and sign up for our Success Center Online Tutoring for You (SCOTY) online tutoring platform for a chance to win cool prizes!
This process will only take a few minutes, and for your time, you will be entered into the raffle to win 1 of 3 prizes.
Drawing will take place on Friday, October 30th, at 3:30pm and will call the winners immediately after.
- $10 Starbucks Gift Card
- SWIC Scarf & CFA Entrée Card
- Handmade hat & scarf set and CFA Entrée Card
ideas
Not sure what to do? No problem!
Here’s some ideas!
rules
Contest Rules
Important note:
Your submission URL must be public until you see the image on the website. If we can not view your image the submission will be automatically disqualified.
- Only 1 submission per person per contest. If you submit more then one entry we will judge only the most recent submission and all other submissions will be void.
- Images/Video must be no more than 5MB in size.
- Please keep your submission family-friendly. No swearing. No mention of violence, drugs, or abusive material. Please wear modest clothing and make sure the background of your scene is clear of any inappropriate items. “Keep it PG-13!”
- Submission must maintain social distancing requirements.
- Student needs to be in the submission photo/video.
- Make sure not to use images, videos, or sounds that might be copyrighted. You must own all rights to the art or photos in the submission.
- If you are not the only person involved, you must have permission from all participants to post.
- YOUR IMAGE URL MUST BE PUBLIC. If we can not see your image the entry will be automatically disqualified.
- Please be safe.
- HAVE FUN AND A FA-BOO-LOUS TIME!!!
dates
Important dates
Contests
Start
October 16th
Submission form will open on October 16th.
Contest
Ends
October 31st
Make sure to have your submissions in by midnight on October 31st.
Winners
Announced
November 4th
Winners announced via social media and website.
Prize
Pickup
November 5th
Prizes can be picked up starting as soon as winners are announced.
Enrollment events
October 26th – October 30th
Find the pumpkin
Submissions must be submitted by midnight each day of the event. Winners will be notified by email with instructions on how to claim prizes at the end of SWIC-o-ween.
Themed enrollment days!
Success Center Event
Ends October 30th
Visit the Success Center and sign up for our Success Center Online Tutoring for You (SCOTY) online tutoring platform for a chance to win cool prizes!
This process will only take a few minutes, and for your time, you will be entered into the raffle to win 1 of 3 prizes.
Drawing will take place on Friday, October 30th, at 3:30pm and will call the winners immediately after.
- $10 Starbucks Gift Card
- SWIC Scarf & CFA Entrée Card
- Handmade hat & scarf set and CFA Entrée Card
prizes
Prize Overview
All prizes will be a Halloween Trick-or-Treat basket.
Winners will be notified by email with instructions on how to claim prize.
EEK-tastic Halloween Art Contest
There will be 1 winner in each category.
- Best Halloween Theme – Drawing
- Best Use of Color – Coloring
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall EEK-tastic Halloween Art Submission.
Spooky/Scary Storytelling
There will be 1 winner in each category.
- Best Classic
- Best Original
Pumpkin-fest
There will be 1 winner in each category.
- Carved
- Uncarved – Decorated or painted
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall Pumpkin-fest submission.
Success Center
Visit the Success Center before the end of the day 10/30 for your entry card and more information.
- $10 Starbucks Gift Card
- SWIC Scarf & CFA Entrée Card
- Handmade hat & scarf set and CFA Entrée Card
Wicked Costume Party Contest
Individual
There will be 1 winner in each category.
- Funniest
- Scariest/Spookiest
- Most Original
Couples/Group Theme
There will be 1 winner in each category.
- Funniest
- Scariest/Spookiest
- Most Original
An additional prize will be awarded for the best overall costume.
Find the Pumpkin
First to find/submit where they find a specific pumpkin and first to find/submit all 3 specific pumpkins will receive an additional prize. Visit Enrollment Spooktacular for more information.
Judging
Judging
There will be a team of 6 impartial student judges.
The scale will be on a 1-10 rating.
Wicked Costume Party Contest
- Contestants will be judged on 5 criteria: Creativity, Originality, Effort, Authenticity and Presentation
- Awards will be given for the First Place in each category (Funniest, Scariest/Spookiest and Most Original), additionally one “Overall Best Costume” will be given for the highest score across all categories.
Pumpkin-fest
- Contestants will be judged on 5 criteria: Creativity, Design Originality, Effort, Difficulty, Presentation
- Awards will be given for the First Place in each category (Carved and Uncarved), additionally one “Overall Best Pumpkin” will be given for the highest score across all categories.
EEK-tastic Art Contest
- Contestants will be judged on 6 criteria: Creativity, Design Originality, Effort, Difficulty, Presentation, Color Theory
- Awards will be given for the First Place in each category (Best Halloween Theme – Drawing and Best Use of Color – Coloring), additionally one “Best EEK-tastic overall Halloween Art” will be given for the highest score across all categories.
Spooky/Scary Storytelling
- Contestants will be judged on 6 criteria: Creativity, Design, Effort, Difficulty, Presentation, Tone/Mood
- Awards will be given for the First Place in each category (Best Classic – Reading and Best Original – Writing)