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Table of Contents

4 // Millikin at a Glance

6 // College of Arts & Sciences

10 // College of Fine Arts

14 // Center for Theatre & Dance

16 // College of Professional Studies

20 // Tabor School of Business

24 // Performance Learning

26 // Honors Program

27 // Study Abroad

28 // Campus Life

30 // Athletics

32 // Greek Life

34 // Student Housing

36 // Resources to Achieve

38 // Decatur, Illinois

40 // Scholarships & Financial Aid

42 // Academic Majors & Programs

44 // Seven Steps to Make it Millikin

Whether it’s designing your own business, innovating health care, producing a Broadway musical or breaking new ground through scientific research, at Millikin, we practice what we teach. Internships. Student-run ventures. Learning laboratories. Global exploration. The result? Millikin Now is the time. graduates are prepared to make meaningful contributions Millikin is the place. millikin.edu/apply as professionals and as a new generation of courageous, confident leaders. Your story starts here.

millikin.edu 3 MILLIKIN AT A GLANCE NAMED TO FORBES' 2,000 $44.2 96% AMERICA'S TOP COLLEGES student million graduate enrollment awarded success rate A BEST MIDWEST COLLEGE 100% of admitted for gaining employment 58% female students receive a or entering graduate BY PRINCETON REVIEW 42% male scholarship for up to school within six months $22,000 of graduation NO. 2 BACCALAUREATE COLLEGE IN ILLINOIS BY WASHINGTON MONTHLY

Millikin students are from 37 $15,000 average states and 35 countries financial aid awarded 50+ 10 3 29 academic BEST BEST BEST programs REGIONAL COLLEGE BANG FOR 23 $38,800 COLLEGE IN ILLINOIS THE BUCK 2020-2021 including three IN THE TO LAND IN THE men's & women's MIDWEST YOU A JOB MIDWEST Division III sports tuition graduate programs

U.S. NEWS ZIPPIA WASHINGTON CCIW & WORLD REPORT MONTHLY College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin 10:1 16 NAMED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 6 sororities student to student-run MOST INNOVATIVE 5 fraternities faculty ratio ventures 5 IN THE MIDWEST

BEST VALUE SCHOOL organizations and clubs BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD 90+ 28 REPORT

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The College of Arts and Sciences enables students to develop new skills, perspectives and experiences which deepen the human condition. We invite students to Caleb become knowledge seekers, makers and Kelch Class of 2021 transformers in their communities and Communication & Music Double Major professions. Learn beyond the instant. Caleb has been able to combine his passions for communication and Go beyond the surface. music in a practical way by serving as assistant music director for Millikin’s student-run radio station, WJMU, and creating his own podcast. millikin.edu/college-arts-sciences Rubi Rodriguez Bobadilla Class of 2020 Biology, Pre-Medicine Major Rubi, a Long-Vanderburg Mackenzie and Leighty Science Scholar, chose Millikin for its heavy Martin Class of 2020 concentration in pre-professional Biology, Pre-Optometry Major studies with hands-on practice Millikin’s individualized, innovative that successfully prepared her for instruction allowed Mackenzie to conduct graduate-level research and a entrance into medical school. clinical nuclear science internship on her way to becoming an optometrist.

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BEHAVIORAL MAJORS ENVIRONMENTAL MODERN PHYSICS DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS » Chemistry SCIENCES STUDIES LANGUAGES The physics faculty help students Millikin partners with the University Biochemistry Students studying behavioral sciences Environmental studies teaches students to Millikin offers foreign language classes customize their plans of study based of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) and Business have opportunities to conduct research think critically about the issues affecting our in Spanish, French and Italian. Our on post-graduation plans, whether Washington University in St. Louis to Research with or under the supervision of Millikin planet. This interdisciplinary program enhances faculty aim to teach students the four that includes working in engineering, offer students dual-degree programs » Chemistry Education faculty members and to intern with local a student’s knowledge of the complex and basic skills of mastering language: business, medicine or astrophysics. The in supportive, personalized settings. agencies. Millikin's Human Service MINOR dynamic relationship between humans and the speaking, listening, reading and writing. freedom to tailor studies to individual Students in these programs spend three Connection Club and the Macon County » Chemistry natural world. Seniors complete an internship Students also develop an appreciation needs has led many Millikin graduates years completing a biology, chemistry, Continuum of Care hosted the 10th or conduct research as part of the program's for the culture, literature and fine to become successful engineers, mathematics or physics degree at annual Box City in support of Hunger requirements. arts of other countries. Students are professors, doctors and business Millikin. They then spend two years at and Homelessness Awareness Week. COMMUNICATION encouraged to get involved with leaders. either UMKC or Washington University MAJOR/MINOR Graduates work in organizations across Sigma Delta Pi, the French Club and in the engineering or computer science Communication students can tailor their » Environmental Studies MAJOR/MINOR the country, including Big Brothers Big study-abroad programs, such as our schools. Students who choose dual- course schedules to fit their interests. » Physics Sisters, disability services, hospitals, care They gain hands-on experience through January immersion course, Spanish degree programs gain the confidence centers and mental health facilities. courses, projects and internships that make HISTORY & for Journalism. Previously, students and problem-solving skills necessary launched their own online bilingual to be successful in the engineering and MAJORS them strong job applicants. They can also POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIOLOGY & practice Performance Learning by working magazine, Mosaicos: Voces Bilingües. computer science fields. » Human Services Students in history and political science hone CRIMINAL JUSTICE

» Psychology at Millikin’s award-winning newspaper, The MAJORS their critical-thinking skills and develop an The field of sociology and criminal AVAILABLE Decaturian, or radio station, 89.5 WJMU The » Spanish MINOR understanding of the political world at the justice is an interdisciplinary field DUAL-DEGREE (3+2) Quad. » Spanish Education PROGRAMS » Psychology domestic and international levels. Students of study which prepares students » Biomedical Engineering MAJOR/MINOR start their careers before graduation by MINORS for a variety of careers working with » Chemical Engineering » Communication studying abroad, participating in internships » Spanish diverse populations. Community- » Civil Engineering BIOLOGY Health Communication including the United Nations semester in New » French based projects partnering with law Media Studies York and The Washington Center semester in enforcement, teen justice and social » Computer Engineering Biology students gain many scientific Organizational Communication Washington, D.C., and participating in events service agencies prepare students » Electrical Engineering research experiences that benefit their Public Relations such as Moot Court. Last year, Millikin's Model for a host of opportunities after » Mechanical Engineering futures, either in jobs or graduate PHILOSOPHY Illinois Government legislative delegation not graduation, including social service, » System Science Engineering programs. Recent students have been Philosophy emphasizes the only took on leadership roles but also earned law and policing, public administration, » Pre-Medical Technology (3+1) awarded fellowships for ecological development of essential skill sets, ENGLISH various honors. management, social science research, studies, worked alongside faculty to including critical, analytical and logical teaching or graduate study. conduct breast cancer research and English is a very versatile major, and MAJORS thinking; reading comprehension; performed graduate-level research on graduates go on to become writers, teachers, » History clarity of writing; and creative MAJORS EXPLORATORY STUDIES infectious diseases. lawyers and more. MU's Emily Skaja, Class » Political Science thinking. The ethics major reinforces » Criminal Justice ( ) of 2006, won the 2018 Walt Whitman » Social Science Education and substantially extends Millikin's » Sociology UNDECIDED MAJORS Award from the Academy of American emphasis on ethical reasoning and Still unsure about choosing a major? In » Biology MINORS MINORS Poets. At Millikin, English majors practice issues of social justice. Students in the Millikin's exploratory studies program, Allied Health » History » Criminal Justice Performance Learning in a variety of ways, department graduate prepared with students are assigned an advisor to help Molecular & Cell Biology » Political Science » Sociology from publishing original research to working applicable skills and often continue weigh the benefits of each discipline and » Biology Education at Millikin's student-owned publishing on to graduate study in fields such cultivate their interests. Students may MINOR press. Our students can publish their work MATHEMATICS as law, theology or medicine. They remain in this program until the end of Biology in class anthologies, the student newspaper, » Millikin’s mathematics faculty teach find employment after graduation their sophomore year. When ready to the student literary magazine and more. The students to apply mathematics in a wide in national companies, statewide declare a major, they may choose from department also encourages students to variety of areas and to present their findings organizations and nonprofits. one of the more than 50 undergraduate CHEMISTRY submit their work beyond campus. programs that Millikin offers. both orally and in writing, readying them for MAJORS Millikin chemistry students have MAJORS careers or graduate programs. According to » Ethics access to state-of-the-art equipment » English Education BestColleges.com, some of the fastest » Philosophy and complete at least one semester » English Literature growing positions in the United States of research in tandem with a faculty » English Writing are in the STEM field. MINORS member. Millikin also collaborates with Creative Writing » Ethics MAJORS outside companies to offer internships Journalism » Philosophy » Computer Science for students, where they can apply the Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric » Philosophy Pre-Law Mathematics skills they’ve learned in the classroom » MINORS Actuarial Science to real-life settings. Millikin ranked in » English Data Science the top seven colleges in Illinois for » Publishing & Editing Mathematics Education chemistry majors, according to Zippia. » » Writing MINORS » Computer Science millikin.edu/college-arts-sciences » Mathematics

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COLLEGE OF Trey FINE ARTS DeLuna Classof 2020 The College of Fine Arts enables Musical Theatre Major Performances in productions students to gain real-world such as “Phantom of the Opera” and “Chicago: The Musical” have experience in every aspect of prepared Trey for his future as a their field, from development and professional actor. production to performance. The arts are a living, vital part of the Millikin culture. Our campus is brought to life through the talents Frankie of our students as they grow as Paredes artists, scholars and humans. Class of 2020 Commercial Music Major Millikin’s School of Music Claire millikin.edu/cfa provided Frankie with the tools to prepare him for graduate study on Eppley Class of 2022 his way toward reaching his goal Arts Technology Major

of becoming a college educator. Project-based assignments, direct work with clients and internships READ MORE have put Claire on the path to becoming a graphic designer. millikin.edu/millik-inspired

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ART DEPARTMENT SCHOOL SCHOOL OF Millikin offers art students opportunities OF MUSIC THEATRE & DANCE to display their work publicly in the many Millikin is known for its prestigious School Millikin School of Theatre and studios, galleries and student-run ventures of Music. The school is committed to Dance students gain invaluable around campus and in the community. Art helping its students evolve their passion experience within a nationally therapy students put learning into practice for music into successful careers. Music recognized program. For many by working with patients at the Cancer Care students develop artistically, technically years, the New Musicals Workshop Specialists of Illinois in Decatur. Students and intellectually through the integration has given students the opportunity have 24-hour access to our labs and of theory and practice in an active to collaborate with professional studios, and they gain valuable, hands-on learning environment. Students build playwriting teams to develop new experience by participating in conferences, strong relationships with faculty, who musical productions. This hands- workshops and internships. are also continuing to grow as artists, on approach to education offers scholars and teachers. The School of Music students practical experience that MAJORS » Art, BA offers students many opportunities for prepares them for professional » Art Education, BA Performance Learning, including managing success. Students participate in » Art Therapy, BFA and operating First Step Records, Millikin's several Center for Entrepreneurship » Graphic Design/Computer Art, BFA record label. activities on campus, including a » Studio Art, BFA student-run theatre company, Pipe MAJORS » Studio Art/Intermedia, BFA Dreams Studio Theatre. » Commercial Music, BM » Music, BA MAJORS ARTS TECHNOLOGY » Music Business, BM » Musical Theatre, BFA & ADMINISTRATION » Music Education, BM » Theatre & Performance Studies, BA DEPARTMENT Instrumental Acting, BFA Vocal Design & Production, BFA The arts technology and administration » Music Performance, BM Stage Management, BFA majors are where the arts and business Instrumental MINORS intersect and is an interdisciplinary field of Piano » Theatre study that prepares students for a variety Vocal » Dance of careers. Students are engaged in study that works to solve artistic problems and MINOR MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY MUSICAL THEATRE RANKINGS are suited for work as media makers, » Music performers or managers in various arts, business and entertainment industries upon graduation.

MAJORS » Arts Administration, BA, BS Art TOP 13 TOP 10 TOP 10 Arts Technology Dance Music MUSICAL BFA MUSICAL SCHOOL Theatre THEATRE THEATRE FOR MUSICAL » Arts Technology, BA, BS Audio Engineering & Production PROGRAMS COLLEGE IN THEATRE Interactive Media OUTSIDE OF THE NATION MAJORS Live Event Technology Video Production MANHATTAN BEST IN ILLINOIS IN THE NATION Visual Media

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CENTER FOR THEATRE & DANCE

The Center for Theatre & Dance is Millikin University's newest campus facility. The $29 million project features a 260-seat flexible theatre, which includes an orchestra pit, balcony and tech gallery with a tension wire grid. The new building also features lighting and sound labs, a costume studio, a costume classroom, collaboration spaces, acting studios, design classrooms, practice rooms, modern theatre equipment and offices and support facilities for current staff, with room for growth. The innovative facility houses all areas of study within the nationally recognized school.

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COLLEGE OF READ MORE PROFESSIONAL millikin.edu/millik-inspired STUDIES

The College of Professional Studies combines theory, practice Ashlyn and reflection to prepare Hartman Class of 2020 Sports Management & Mathematics students for graduate Double Major programs, professional Ashlyn synthesized her passion for sports and data analysis by conducting research leadership and beyond. on whether the National Football League Integrated, collaborative, Combine workout directly correlates with player performance. immersive learning dominates our culture. Our Marcus students are engaged and stimulated as they develop Hayes Class of 2021 both on a professional and Nursing Major personal level. Millikin’s School of Nursing, with its rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience, has allowed Marcus to gain the millikin.edu/cps practical expertise necessary Noah for a future in nursing. Jahangir Class of 2021 Athletic Training Major

Millikin’s opportunities for Performance Learning, which allow Noah to gain real-world practice, are giving him an edge in developing the skills he needs to accomplish his dream of working with athletes.

millikin.edu 17 SCHOOL OF SCHOOL SCHOOL EXERCISE SCIENCE OF EDUCATION OF NURSING & SPORT Millikin’s partnership with the Dennis The School of Nursing programs The School of Exercise Science and Lab School offers students interactive foster the development of students in Sport prepares students to provide learning by working with pre-K a community of lifelong learners who leadership within the fields of exercise, through seventh-grade students. are able to envision and shape the fitness, health and management. The programs are customizable, and future of health care. Millikin holds Programs are designed to follow students work closely with a faculty a nursing internship program every educational tracks in strategic advisor to personalize their plan of summer, in which students engage support of professional goals, each study through endorsement, co- in case simulations and learn about equipping students with opportunities teaching or professional development ethics, communication, end-of-life for Performance Learning. The new opportunities. Graduates from the issues and more. Graduates from the exercise science major provides School of Education have traditionally School of Nursing traditionally have students two options for degrees. had a 100% employment rate or a 100% placement rate and become Students who follow the exercise entrance to a graduate school within leaders in their field. science major obtain positions in six months of graduation. MAJORS/PROGRAMS exercise, fitness, coaching or go on to MAJORS/PROGRAMS » Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate school. Students interested » Developmental Therapy » RN to BSN Program in the Masters of Athletic Training » Early Childhood Education GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS (MSAT) will complete the first three » Elementary Education » Nursing - MSN years in the exercise science major, Bilingual Education Entry into Nursing Practice then be eligible for a secondary English as a Second Language Nurse Educator admission process to complete the Special Education » Nursing - DNP MSAT program. » Instructional Development Completion Program MAJORS Literacy Family Nurse Practitioner » Exercise Science Math Nurse Anesthesia » Athletic Training Science (Exercise Science + Athletic Training Social Science = Master's of Athletic Training) » Secondary Education » Health Promotion CERTIFICATES/ENDORSEMENTS » Physical Education » Bilingual Education » Sport & Recreation Management » English as a Second Language MINORS » Special Education » Health & Wellness Coaching » Nutrition

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STUDENT-RUN VENTURES AT MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY

Students are offered a wide range of opportunities to test drive their skills in an environment outside of learning laboratories. These ventures are supported by Millikin faculty and staff, but they are managed and run by students. This is ACTION. COLLABORATIVE the difference between passing a test on the fundamentals of running a small RELATIONSHIPS. LEADERSHIP. business versus actually running a small business with real money at stake. SKILL. COURAGE. We call these student-run ventures. » Blue Connection Art Gallery » Ignite Studios

These qualities combine to power Performance Learning, our hallmark approach to » Blue Brew Coffee Shop » Millikin Arts Café education, which moves classroom theory to real-world application. Opportunities » Big Blue Personal Training » Millikin Audio Recording Studio (MARs) for Performance Learning occur across campus and across colleges, embodying » Blue Satellite Press » Millikin Creates diversity and inclusiveness. Student-run ventures, internships, immersion courses and study abroad programs each play a critical role in curriculum throughout the » Bronze Man Books » Millikin Industry Studies Tours (MIST)

arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities and, of course, the world of business. » Carriage House Press » Mosaicos: Voces Bilingües

» Clio Consulting » MU Performance Consulting (MUPC) At Millikin, there isn’t one group » First Step Records » Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre driving the spirit of learning; rather,

the spirit of learning does the driving.

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STUDY ABROAD

IMMERSION Millikin believes that in order to truly understand the global economy in which we live and work, we must immerse ourselves Millikin immersion courses provide a powerful experience into our international world. For that reason, Millikin students for students who are looking have the opportunity to live and study in other countries while to grow in knowledge, acquire participating in lectures, group projects, company visits and new skills and gain college cultural tours. The Center for International Education (CIE) credits in an abbreviated course format. Many at Millikin University is proud to sponsor several ongoing immersion courses are hosted international opportunities. With support of the CIE, you on Millikin's campus. Others can live and study all around the world in places such as: are offered online, and some take place in foreign countries. » Argentina » Denmark » Japan » Australia » Dominican Republic » Mexico » Austria » Ecuador » South Korea » Belgium » France » South Africa » Chile » Germany » Spain » China » Ireland » Taiwan HONORS PROGRAM millikin.edu/study-abroad » Cuba » Italy » The Netherlands AT MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY

The Honors Program at Millikin is a diverse, ACCORDING TO NEARLY 4,000 interdisciplinary program that fosters a STUDY ABROAD ALUMNI: collaborative environment where scholarship and creativity converge. As an honors student, indicated that studying abroad increased their self-confidence you’re afforded the opportunity to enrich your 96% academic career through exclusive honors stated that studying abroad has had a lasting courses and independent study projects, 95% impact on their view of the world all while fulfilling your University Studies stated that the experience influenced their requirements. With Honors Scholar on your 94% interactions with people from different cultures résumé, you’ll show future employers that said that studying abroad influenced them you’re committed to lifelong learning and 90% to seek out a greater diversity of friends ready to go the extra mile in whatever you do. claimed that studying abroad influenced 87% subsequent education experiences reported that they acquired skill sets millikin.edu/honors 76% that influenced their career path

*Findings from the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Abroad Alumni 50-Year Longitudinal Study.

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FOR GROWTH Our passions may FINE ARTS/ HONORARY PERFORMANCE » Alpha Lambda Delta be different, but our » Big Blue Sound » Alpha Psi Omega goals are the same: » Big Blue Productions/P.A. Crew » Alpha Tau Delta » Blue Harmony » Beta Beta Beta academic success, » Burlesque Underground » Delta MU Delta career preparation » Dissonance A Cappella » Lambda Pi Eta » Guitar Club » National Student Nurses Assn. and personal growth. » Low Brass Collective » Order of Omega We offer more than 90 » Lyrical Ammunition » Phi Alpha Theta » Millikinetics Dance Team student organizations » Phi Kappa Phi » Millikin Flute Society » Pi Mu Epsilon and clubs, such as: » Millikin Oboe Bassoon Society » Pi Lambda Theta » Millikin Piano Club » Sigma Delta Pi » Millikin Sapphires Dance Team » Sigma Tau Delta » Millikin University Trumpet Society ACADEMIC » Sigma Zeta » Music Industry Assn. » Alliance for Active Music Making » Student Honors Advisory Council » Opera per Tutti » American Chemical Society » Panoramic Arts Collective PROGRAMMING » American Choral Directors Assn. » Percussive Arts Society » DECA » Millikin University Concert Committee » Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia » English Club/Sigma Tau Delta » Senior Class Committee » Photography Club » French Club » University Center Board » Physical Graffiti » Illinois Education Assn. » Ritardandos A Cappella MEDIA » Italian Club » Sigma Alpha Iota » Math Club » Burst Magazine » U.S. Institute of Theatre Technology » National Assn. for Music Educators » Collage Literary Magazine National Student Nurses Assn. » Decaturian » GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL "WELCOME" IS MORE » Organizational Leadership Club » WJMU » Interfraternity Council » Philosophy Club » Model Illinois Government SPECIAL INTEREST THAN JUST A WORD AT » SAXO » Model United Nations » Society of Physics Students » Animal Rights Club » Multicultural Greek Council MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY. » Spanish Club/Sigma Delta Pi » American Sign Language » Multicultural Student Council » Student Exercise Science Org. » Big Blue Alumni Ambassadors » Panhellenic Council IT'S A WAY OF LIFE. » Tabor Student Org. » Big Blue Billiards » Student Housing Council » Transfer Student Ambassadors » Environmental Affairs Council » Student Senate » Generation Action CULTURAL/ » Millikin Mixed Martial Arts Within our inclusive, vibrant community, you'll find INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL » Millikin Sports Team many ways to get involved, form new friendships and » African Student Org. » Fellowship of Christian Athletes » Millikin University Illinois Educators Assn. » Asian Student Assn. » Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship » Musicology Discussion Group find your perfect fit. At Millikin we have a knack for » Black Student Union » Jewish Student Union » National Alliance on Mental Illness bringing people together … » Brothers Moving Forward » Multicultural Voices of Praise » Royal Blue Ambassadors » International Student Org. » Newman Catholic Community » Spectrum LGBTQ+ » Korean Student Org. » Ultimate Frisbee Club SERVICE » Latin American Student Org. » Multicultural Student Council » Alpha Phi Omega millikin.edu/campus-life » Sister Circle » Big Blue Buddies » Social Justice Book Club » Human Service Connection » Sociology Club » Millikin Microfinance Fund millikin.edu 29 MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ADMISSION

MEN’S SPORTS » Baseball JV/Varsity FOR » Basketball JV/Varsity » Cross Country PLAY » Football JV/Varsity » Golf » Soccer JV/Varsity Big Blue Athletics are a central part » Swimming of the Millikin student experience. » Tennis » Track & Field (Indoor) Over 40% of the student body » Track & Field (Outdoor) » Volleyball participates in athletics. Whether » Wrestling it’s from the fields or from the WOMEN’S SPORTS » Basketball JV/Varsity bleachers, the Big Blue community » Cross Country stands loud and proud! » Golf » Soccer TRANSFER » Softball JV/Varsity » Swimming STUDENTS » Tennis » Track & Field (Indoor) MILLIKIN HAS » Track & Field (Indoor) Transfer students are an Transfer students who have earned an Associate of Arts or » Triathlon A NUMBER OF important part of the Millikin Associate of Science degree from another institution are given » Volleyball JV/Varsity STATE-OF-THE-ART University population, as they full course and hour transfer credits for courses credited for INTRAMURALS make up 20% of our student FACILITIES: » Basketball these degrees, up to a maximum of 66 credits. The best way to body. Millikin accepts transfer » Dodgeball determine which credits will transfer is to apply and have your Workman Family Softball Field credits from accredited colleges » Flag Football official transcripts sent to Millikin’s Office of Admission. You Frank M. Lindsay Field » Soccer or universities recognized by the » Softball U.S. Department of Education may also schedule an individual appointment to review your (DISC) Decatur Indoor Sports Center » Ultimate Frisbee to fulfill Millikin degree documents with our admission team. Griswold Physical Education Center » Volleyball requirements. Exercise Science & Sport Pavilion SPIRIT » Cheerleading Workman Family Baseball Field ARTICULATION GRADES AGREEMENTS » Grades of C- or higher are accepted. Millikin holds articulation agreements » Credit for the course transfers, not the grade. with many community colleges. Course equivalencies for specific community APPLICATION TIMELINE colleges can be found at Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students may enroll for the: millikin.edu/transfer » Fall semester » January immersion » Spring semester athletics.millikin.edu WORKMAN FAMILY The Workman Family Softball Field Summer immersion SOFTBALL FIELD features artificial turf, lights, seating for » 300 people, dugouts, batting cages, a concessions area and a press box. millikin.edu MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ADMISSION

FOR SERVICE

The Greek community here at Millikin accounts for more than 30% of our student body. Fraternities and sororities are founded on principles of leadership, community engagement, philanthropic FRATERNITIES effort and a commitment to » Alpha Phi Alpha » Alpha Tau Omega lasting friendships. » Delta Sigma Phi » Sigma Alpha Epsilon » Tau Kappa Epsilon

Community engagement, service projects SORORITIES » Alpha Chi Omega and civic action are central themes in » Alpha Kappa Alpha Millikin coursework and Performance » Delta Delta Delta Learning and are equally important pillars » Delta Sigma Theta of the Greek community. » Pi Beta Phi » Sigma Lambda Gamma

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ASTON HALL STUDENT Millikin’s historic Aston Hall opened in 1907 and features four traditional floors housing 100 HOUSING residents. Aston is known for its tall ceilings, large hallways and community-style bathrooms. First-year students live Aston Hall is not air-conditioned and is an FOR in one of four on-campus affordable option for students. DWELLING residence halls. Rooms Students are assigned to gender-specific floors. are furnished, and most hall amenities include the BLACKBURN HALL following: This close-knit community of 99 residents includes newly updated community bathrooms, Campus living is a » Laundry facilities air conditioning and close proximity to Shilling » Vending machines Hall. Blackburn features double-occupancy meaningful part of the » Kitchen rooms in a traditional residence hall style. Millikin University student » Wi-Fi Students are assigned to gender-specific floors. Secured access experience. First-year » DOLSON HALL students enjoy our Living- LIVING-LEARNING Millikin's largest residence hall boasts four floors COMMUNITIES of suite-style living, housing 200 coed residents. Learning Communities A Living-Learning Community Dolson room options include single, double, and traditional residential (LLC) is a residence hall or floor triple and quad rooms, all of which include air where students of common conditioning and suite-shared bathrooms. environments, while interest and criteria reside. ADA accessible rooms are also available. Millikin currently offers LLCs sophomores, juniors and for the following: WECK HALL seniors gain independence » First-year nursing students & NEW HALL 4 in our luxury apartment » First-year business students The quaint, two-story, suite-style halls are located » First-year Honors Scholars directly across the street from Shilling Hall. Both Weck and New Hall 4 house 52 residents each, community. » First-year Long-Vanderburg are air-conditioned and include suite-shared Scholars bathrooms. Students who live in these residence » International citizens Millikin’s Office of Campus Life promotes halls gain an intimate sense of community. » Students with a commitment inclusive, safe and healthy student to the arts communities. » Future educators THE WOODS APARTMENTS Visit millikin.edu/livinglearning to Students with 24 or more credits (18 as learn more about the unique LLC a transfer student) are eligible to live in experiences Millikin offers. The Woods. This option features luxury millikin.edu/campus-life apartment-style living, four private bedrooms, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, private deck or patio, TV and modern furnishings. For more information about Community amenities include a pool, fitness residential options for students, center, tanning bed, movie theater, computer including tours of the University's lab, parking and secured access. residence halls, visit: For more information, please go to thewoodsatmillikin.com.

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WELCOME WEEK RESOURCES Welcome Week takes place the week before classes begin and helps new students develop the skills to be successful TO ACHIEVE in their Millikin careers. The events at Welcome Week will guide newcomers in finding their homes at Millikin, whether that’s through a student organization, an internship, CAPP intramurals, community service or more. The Center for Academic and Professional Performance (CAPP) is devoted to delivering complete wrap-around MILLI-KINSHIP services to foster students' resilience, confidence, Certain students, based on high school credentials, may be academic success and social skills. The CAPP works to assigned a secondary student development advisor. These ensure a successful college experience, positive personal advisors can help students through difficulties transitioning development and post-graduation preparedness. YOU to college and connect them with campus and community resources. All of our student development advisors are BELONG The CAPP provides a natural continuum of care as it trained to assist students with college success, and their goal blends Millikin's strengths-based approach to student is to help students thrive at Millikin! HERE mentoring, from students' first days on campus to graduation. STUDENT MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL SERVICES CENTER Millikin University’s mission is to deliver on the At Millikin, diversity is seen in broad terms, CAPP Millikin's Student Mental and Behavioral Services Center including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, SERVICES focuses on primary prevention, health promotion, treatment, promise of education, and in keeping with that gender, disability, national origin, religion, sexual INCLUDE: maintenance and crisis response. An emphasis is placed on mission, Millikin is committed to maintaining orientation and age. Through the recruitment of assessment of students, outreach, case management and Academic peer mentoring program an inclusive campus culture that respects and diverse students, staff, faculty and administrators, » cooperation with local partners such as Crossing Healthcare, and by creating an environment that values Alumni mentoring program A&E Behavioral Health, Heritage Behavioral Health and St. invites exploration of the diverse perspectives, » diversity, Millikin seeks to provide an engaged Career coaching Mary's Hospital. experiences, cultures, languages and identities » learning community in which diversity enhances » Career fairs reflected in our community. the total educational experience. Career services OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY » We are dedicated to creating a campus culture that respects and Disability services The Office of Public Safety is open 24-hours a day, seven days We believe that the leadership » a week. They offer Safe Rides and Safe Walks from dusk until values diversity while providing a variety of different opportunities EDGE Program opportunities, inclusive programs » dawn every day for the safety of students on or near campus. to celebrate differences within our inclusive community. These » Exploratory Studies major A dispatch center also monitors the local and national news values were emphasized several years ago through the creation of the and educational resources President's Commission on Inclusive Excellence, which was formed to Junior Jump for weather and crisis information. provided at Millikin University » advance the University's work and education on topics such as race, will empower our students to » Strengths-based advising model equality and social justice. » Student employment explore both who they are and Student services who they will become as humans » We believe that this dedication to inclusive excellence is necessary and global citizens. We are » Supplemental instruction to fulfill the commitments put forth in our mission statement: » Tutoring committed to helping all of our » Understanding of diverse experiences and perspectives students feel a deep sense of should be essential to professional success. belonging, a strong purpose and a » Fostering inclusion is an integral part of being a great understanding of identity. democratic citizen in a global environment. » A personal life of meaning and value can be enhanced through reflection on and appreciation of the many DOUG AND DIANE Study in the Think Tank OBERHELMAN AND in Millikin’s University expressions of our common humanity. CATERPILLAR INC. Commons. THINK TANK

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We're close in proximity to three of the largest job markets in the U.S. — Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis — and home to both Fortune 100 and Where small businesses alike. Are We? Our University is big on personality. The same goes for our city. Millikin is located in Decatur, Ill., with a population of TOP AREA approximately 70,000 residents. Our students don’t just live EMPLOYERS in Decatur; they get involved. Whether MU students work » Archer Daniels Midland Co. as interns at one of two area hospitals, attend a Millikin- » Decatur Memorial Hospital » Decatur Public Schools Decatur Symphony Orchestra concert or shop downtown, » Caterpillar Inc. they embrace and engage the local communities. » HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Did You » Tate & Lyle » Ameren Illinois Know? Downtown Decatur recently underwent a $14 million public » Mueller Co. development improvement to bring a new look, feel and energy Decatur was the original home of the Chicago Many area companies, to the city’s central business district. The downtown area includes organizations and nonprofits Bears, from 1919 to 1920. The football team was many locally owned restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries and open their doors for MU then known as the Decatur Staleys and played entertainment opportunities that Millikin students visit regularly. students to engage in at Staley Field, both named after the local Lake Decatur remains a popular destination for many in the Performance Learning food products manufacturer. community. With a 22-mile scenic lake frontage, its water recreation through internships. activities include swimming, water skiing/jet skiing, paddleboarding and, of course, fishing. Decatur also has two award-winning golf Millikin’s President’s home was designed courses, including Red Tail Run, a recently opened signature course by Frank Lloyd Wright’s assistants Hermann designed by legendary PGA Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd. limitlessdecatur.com V. von Holst and Marion Mahony.

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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Need-based aid is awarded based on results of the Free Application All students who submit an for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). application and are admitted to The FAFSA is the only financial aid application required by Millikin. Millikin will receive an annual

Merit or Opportunity Scholarship fafsa.gov to assist with the cost of tuition. Millikin's school code is 001724

MILLIKIN IS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTED TO Full Tuition & FELLOWS PROGRAM This prestigious, up to full tuition scholarship $2,000/year WORKING WITH is renewable for four years and is awarded to This scholarship awards students exhibiting academic FAMILIES TO MANAGE the best of the best. Presidential Scholars are and leadership accomplishments. Leadership Fellows will TUITION COSTS. WE leaders in Millikin's Honors Program. participate in related programming throughout their time at Millikin. OFFER FINANCIAL LEIGHTY SCIENCE YOU MAKE IT MILLIKIN. AID PACKAGES SCHOLARS PROGRAM ALUMNI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP THAT INCLUDE $2,500/year $1,000/year WE'LL MAKE IT AFFORDABLE. + $3,000 summer research grant Students who carry on the Millikin tradition in their family SCHOLARSHIPS, This scholarship is designated for high- (having had a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent LOANS, GOVERNMENT achieving science majors (biology, chemistry, attend the University) are eligible to apply for this physics or pre-engineering) and includes scholarship, renewable for four years. There is no application ASSISTANCE graduate-level research opportunities and a deadline. AND STUDENT summer stipend. EMPLOYMENT. SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP LONG-VANDERBURG $500/year $15K $20M 99% SCHOLARS PROGRAM This scholarship is for students with a sibling concurrently $2,000/year HERE ARE JUST enrolled at Millikin. There is no application deadline. AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVE + $5,000 travel grant opportunity FINANCIAL AWARDED FINANCIAL A FEW OF THE The Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program is SLY SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS designated for high-achieving students who Varies have a commitment to diversity, leadership AID PACKAGE ANNUALLY AID The Thomas S. Sly Scholarship is for first-year exploratory MILLIKIN HAS TO and community service. AWARDED studies students who have not yet declared a major. To

OFFER: apply for the scholarship, students must submit a 100- COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS word essay explaining why they are choosing to begin an SCHOLARSHIPS academic career by exploring their possibilities at Millikin. Up to $5,000/year millikin.edu/scholarships DEADLINE FOR MOST College of Fine Arts Scholarships are given SCHOLARSHIPS: PHI THETA KAPPA to students pursuing studies in art, arts TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP January 15 (First-year) technology and administration, music or theatre and dance who show significant $2,000/year April 1 (Transfer) promise of contribution in the arts. This scholarship supports students who have excelled Scholarships are determined by auditions, academically in community college. To be eligible, students Students must be admitted interviews or portfolio reviews. must have completed at least 12 hours of course work and to apply for scholarships. generally have a 3.5 transfer GPA. Evidence of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required.

millikin.edu 41 ACADEMIC DUAL-DEGREE ACADEMIC MINORS PROGRAMS CERTIFICATES African American Studies Biomedical Engineering (3+2)* Application Development Biology Chemical Engineering (3+2)* Art History Business Administration Civil Engineering (3+2)* Arts Entrepreneurship Chemistry Computer Engineering (3+2)* Bilingual Education Communication Electrical Engineering (3+2)* Commercial Art/Graphic Design Computer Science Mechanical Engineering (3+2)* Criminal Justice ACADEMIC MAJORS Criminal Justice System Science Engineering (3+2)* English as a Second Language Accounting Computer Science Mathematics Education Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship *Students spend three years earning a Millikin degree Art Criminal Justice Music Dance in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics and Health Communication earn a second degree from Washington University or Design Thinking for Leadership Information Data Systems Management Art Education Cybersecurity Music Business University of Missouri-Kansas City. Art Therapy Developmental Therapy Music Education English Instrumental Music Entrepreneurship PRE-PROFESSIONAL Jazz Studies Arts Administration Early Childhood Education Instrumental PROGRAMS Vocal Art Environmental Studies Literacy Elementary Education Pre-Chiropractic Arts Technology Ethics Marketing, Digital Media Bilingual Education Music Performance Pre-Dentistry Dance Instrumental English as a Second Language Finance Music Composition Music Piano Pre-Engineering Special Education French Organizational Leadership Theatre Vocal Pre-Law English Education Gender Studies Process Improvement Arts Technology Musical Theatre Pre-Medical Technology English Literature Health & Wellness Coaching Project Management Audio Engineering & Production Pre-Medicine Nursing History Security & Compliance Interactive Media English Writing Philosophy Pre-Occupational Therapy Live Event Technology Creative Writing Industrial Engineering Special Education Pre-Law Pre-Optometry Video Production Journalism International & Global Studies Vocal Music Pre-Pharmacy Visual Media Professional Writing, Publishing & Rhetoric Physical Education Marketing, Digital Media 2D Studio Art Printmaking Pre-Physical Therapy Athletic Training Entrepreneurship Physics Mathematics 2D Studio Drawing Pre-Physician Assistant (Exercise Science + Athletic Training) Environmental Studies Political Science Music 2D Studio Painting Pre-Veterinary Medicine Biology Ethics Psychology Nutrition 2D Studio Photography Allied Health Exercise Science Social Science Education Organizational Leadership 3D Studio Ceramics Molecular & Cell Biology GRADUATE Exploratory Studies (Undecided) Sociology Philosophy Biology Education PROGRAMS Physics Finance Spanish Athletic Training Business Management Graphic Design/Computer Art Spanish Education Political Science (Exercise Science + Athletic Training = M.S., Human Resources Management Master of Science in Athletic Training) Psychology Supply Chain & Logistics Management Health Promotion Sport & Recreation Business - MBA Management Publishing & Editing GRADUATE Chemistry History Project Management Sociology ACADEMIC Biochemistry Human Services Studio Art Executive Management CERTIFICATES Spanish Executive Healthcare Administration Business Instructional Development Studio Art/Intermedia Healthcare Administration Sport & Recreation Management Nursing - MSN Research Theatre & International Business Entry into Nursing Practice Chemistry Education Performance Studies Theatre Academic certificates require a limited Management Information Nurse Educator amount of extra coursework and give Commercial Music Acting Writing Systems Nursing - DNP students an opportunity to explore Design & Production Performance Learning outside their Communication Completion Program Marketing, Digital Media Stage Management disciplines. Certificates can also help Health Communication Family Nurse Practitioner Mathematics students stand out to potential employers. Media Studies Nurse Anesthesia Actuarial Science Organizational Communication Education - MAT Public Relations Data Science millikin.edu/academics millikin.edu 43 - Concentration Apply at millikin.edu/apply or through the Common Application. Our application is free, and some programs have additional SEVEN application requirements. » Ask your school to send us an o icial copy of your transcripts. » While students may choose to submit ACT or SAT scores, they are optional. FALL 2020 » Some students may be asked (based on GPA) to submit two letters of recommendation or to conduct an interview with an STEPS TO VIRTUAL admission counselor. CAMPUS ACT code: 1080 | SAT code: 1470 VISIT DAYS Mon., Oct. 12 MAKE IT 10:00 - Millikin is interested in more than grades or test scores. We’ll also look at your extracurricular activities, community service, hobbies Sat., Nov. 7 and drive to succeed. 10:00 - MILLIKIN SPRING 2021 Make it Millikin by submitting a $150 advance tuition deposit. The CAMPUS deposit is credited toward your tuition and refundable until May 1. VISIT DAYS Jan. 18

Feb. 15 The only inancial aid form Millikin requires is the Free Application April 17 for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File any time after October 1 at fafsa.gov. For a sneak peek at possible aid, check out our net price calculator at millikin.edu/aordmu.

Apply for scholarships after you’ve been accepted. Most scholarship applications are due January 15 (irst-year students) For additional information regarding or April 1 (transfer students). campus visit opportunities, including Online Information Sessions, Virtual Learn more at millikin.edu/scholarships. Campus Visit Days and individual visits, please see the O ice of Admission's website at Learn more about everything Millikin has to oer by speaking with one of our admission counselors, scheduling an individual visit or taking a virtual tour.

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