Welcome to Blackburn College, Students!

At Blackburn, our first and most important priority is to the incredible students who make our campus such a special place. That’s the case whether it’s ensuring an exceptional academic experience, equipping you with marketable professional skills, or just helping you build a community and enjoy this unique time in your life.

We are here to encourage, challenge and support you want to make sure you have the information and support you need to succeed. Use the links below to find the opportunities, resources, and services you need to enrich your experience at Blackburn.

Upcoming Student Events

Oct 07
Monday, October 07, 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oct 14
Monday, October 14, 2024

Admissions Fall Open House Events

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Oct 14
Monday, October 14, 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oct 17
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Fall Break

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Oct 21
Monday, October 21, 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Oct 22
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Midterm grade rosters due

Oct 22 - All day

Oct 25
Friday, October 25, 2024

Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade

Oct 25 - All day

Oct 28
Monday, October 28, 2024

Early registration of currently registered students begins for the Spring 2025 semester

Oct 28 - All day

Oct 28
Monday, October 28, 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nov 04
Monday, November 04, 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nov 07
Thursday, November 07, 2024

The Comfort Salon (Humanities Salon)

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Nov 08
Friday, November 08, 2024

Last day of early registration for Spring 2025 semester

Nov 08 - All day

  • Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) - where leaders rise banner in front view as students and parents enter the building

    Fall Admissions Open House Events Set For Interested Students and Families

    September 30, 2024
  • Blackburn College Earns Top Rankings - US News & World Report -Best Colleges Midwest -Best Value Colleges -Top Performer for Social Mobility | Washington Monthly -2nd Best Baccalaureate College in Illinois, 1st in State Performance by Pell Students

    Blackburn Climbs Nine Places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” List

    September 25, 2024
  • Blackburn student Daniel Olsen and Alicia Rentmeister, Daniel's IDHS VR Counselor, smile for the camera during his summer internship. (courtesy of IDHS' Stakeholder Newsletter)

    “My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

    September 24, 2024
  • October 07
    Monday, October 7 2024

    CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • October 09
    Wednesday, October 9 2024

    Center for Teaching: Chalk Talk with Dr. A. Morenz

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • October 14
    Monday, October 14 2024

    Admissions Fall Open House Events

    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) - where leaders rise banner in front view as students and parents enter the building

Fall Admissions Open House Events Set For Interested Students and Families

September 30, 2024
Blackburn College Earns Top Rankings - US News & World Report -Best Colleges Midwest -Best Value Colleges -Top Performer for Social Mobility | Washington Monthly -2nd Best Baccalaureate College in Illinois, 1st in State Performance by Pell Students

Blackburn Climbs Nine Places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” List

September 25, 2024
Blackburn student Daniel Olsen and Alicia Rentmeister, Daniel's IDHS VR Counselor, smile for the camera during his summer internship. (courtesy of IDHS' Stakeholder Newsletter)

“My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

September 24, 2024
Oct 07
Monday, October 7 2024

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oct 09
Wednesday, October 9 2024

Center for Teaching: Chalk Talk with Dr. A. Morenz

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oct 14
Monday, October 14 2024

Admissions Fall Open House Events

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM