Blackburn College

Spring Holiday Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Last day of early registration for the Fall 2026 semester
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00

Last day to withdraw passing from a class
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

Student Worker Appreciation Day (SWAD); Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00

Honors Night
2026-04-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Honors Night Rescheduled to Tuesday, April 28 Due to Severe Weather
Tonight’s Honors Night reception and ceremony have been canceled due to forecasted severe weather, including a Tornado Watch and Flood Watch in effect until 9:00 pm, and recommendation from local emergency officials.
Honors Night will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, during Student Worker Appreciation Day. The reception in Mahan for award winners and their guests will be from 4:00–4:30 pm, followed by the ceremony in Bothwell from 4:30–5:30 pm.
A livestream of the ceremony will be available for those unable to attend at the rescheduled time.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to celebrating our students tomorrow.

Study Day; Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held
2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00

Double Instruction Period
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-08
DIPS May 2026 (Word Doc)
May 5 – 8, 2026

If your class meets on . . .
Your final class meeting is
At this time

Monday @ 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 8
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Monday @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday Night Classes
Wednesday, May 6
7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.

Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 7
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 7
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Tuesday Night Classes
Tuesday, May 5
7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.

ALL DOUBLE INSTRUCTION PERIODS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE REGULAR CLASSROOM.
ALL SENIOR FINAL GRADES ARE DUE BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026.
All remaining final grades are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
ANY CHANGES TO THIS SCHEDULE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROVOST.

Course Instruction Ends
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00

Final Grade Rosters Due by 1:00 PM
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00

Senior Convocation
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Join us for Senior Convocation on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 pm CT.

For more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend, visit our Graduation page.

Class of 2026 - Senior Send-Off Breakfast
2026-05-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am.
Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp.
All graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 10, 2026.
Questions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.

157th Annual Commencement
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Hudson Quad
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Tune in to watch Blackburn College’s 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 am CT.

For more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend, visit our Graduation page.
View the digital program – Class of 2026 Commencement Program

Administrative and Academic Offices Closed
2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00

Fall Athletes Arrive on Campus, Move-in Day
2026-08-12 - 2026-09-01

All Students arrive on campus, move-in day
2026-08-14

Last day to register for Fall 2026 classes
2026-08-14

Week of Welcome 2026
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-21

Course Instruction Begins
2026-08-17

Week of Welcome; Orientation and Work Training for all new students; LD 170; Work training for returning students; Academic Advising
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00

All College Convocation
2026-08-24

Last Day to add a course, declare a course to be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a W
2026-09-01

Labor Day Holiday
2026-09-07

Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27
Pack your bags, fuel up, and hit the road—because Blackburn College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 is taking you on the ultimate Blackburn Road Trip! From September 25–27, alumni, students, families, and friends are invited back to campus for a weekend packed with nostalgia, celebration, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
This year’s theme, “A Blackburn Road Trip: Where All Roads Lead Back to Blackburn,” celebrates the journeys that begin at Blackburn and the lifelong connections that continue to bring the Blackburn community back together. Inspired by classic road trips, roadside attractions, and a touch of Route 66 Americana, the entire weekend will transform campus into a destination full of adventure, spirit, and Beaver pride.
Check out all the events planned for Homecoming 2026
Register for Homecoming & Family Weekend
Register for the B-Club Golf Outing

Midterm grade rosters due
2026-10-16

Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade
2026-10-23

Early registration of currently registered students begins for the Spring 2027 semester
2026-10-26

Veteran’s Day Convocation, 11am
2026-11-11

Last day of early registration for spring 2027 semester
2026-11-13

Last day to withdraw passing (WP) or withdraw failing (WF) from a class
2026-11-20

Thanksgiving Holiday
2026-11-25 08:00 - 2026-11-27 17:00
