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  • August 2025

  • Fri 22

    Move-In Day 2025-2026

    Friday, August 22 2025
    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    All new arrive and returning students return on campus. Exceptions for fall student-athletes, residence life staff and Work Program leadership. You will receive your move-in date from your coach or other leader.

  • Mon 25

    Week of Welcome – Aug 25-29

    Monday, August 25 2025 - Friday, August 29 2025

    Week of Welcome Orientation and work training for all new students LD 170 students Work training for returning students Academic advising

  • September 2025

  • Mon 1

    Labor Day Holiday – Administrative and Academic Offices Closed, No classes held

    Monday, September 1 2025
  • Tue 2

    First Day of Semester-Long Classes

    Tuesday, September 2 2025
  • Tue 2

    All College Convocation

    Tuesday, September 2 2025
    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States
  • November 2025

  • Wed 26

    Thanksgiving Holiday , Administrative and Academic Offices Closed, No classes held

    Wednesday, November 26 2025 - Friday, November 28 2025
  • December 2025

  • Mon 8

    Study Day, Administrative and Academic Offices Open, No classes held

    Monday, December 8 2025
  • Tue 23

    Campus closed for winter break, Administrative and Academic Offices Closed, No classes held

    Tuesday, December 23 2025
  • January 2026

  • Mon 5

    On or before move-in day tuition, room, board and other charges MUST be paid in full or an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down be established with the Business Office.

    Monday, January 5 2026
  • Mon 5

    Campus Opens from Winter Break; Administrative and Academic Offices Open

    Monday, January 5 2026
  • Wed 14

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

    Wednesday, January 14 2026

    View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > Blackburn College Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium Keynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler Dr. Margaret “Margie” Lawler earned her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University in 1993 and her Master’s degree in College Student […]

  • Mon 19

    MLK Day Observed. Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held

    Monday, January 19 2026
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