Welcome, Counselors!

At Blackburn, we know school counselors play a big role in helping students take the next step in their academic adventure. Whether it’s spending time helping students find the right college for them, helping with the application process, or encouraging them to seek a brighter future, Blackburn is here to help you and your students along this journey.

This page serves as a resource for all high school counselors. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to anyone on our Admissions Team!

Resources

Admissions Events

Feb 17
Monday, February 17, 2025

Admissions Winter Open House Event

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Feb 19
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

[VIRTUAL EVENT] Online Professional Education Information Event

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Apr 12
Saturday, April 12, 2025

Admitted Student Day

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jul 12
Saturday, July 12, 2025

New Student Orientation

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

News

Feb 10, 2025
Early Childhood Teacher helping students in classroom.
Blackburn to Host Virtual Information Event for Online Professional Education Programs Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Feb 05, 2025
Danielle Vogel sits at a table with a laptop in Lumpkin Library
From Theory to Practice: Blackburn Student Pitches Strategies to International Business Leaders Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
Jan 29, 2025
Blackburn College students Danielle Vogel and Izayah Talmadge stand to the sides of Professor Carley Swalley in front of a banner with the X-Culture logo in Thailand at the Symposium in 2024
Global Connections: Blackburn Faculty and Students Tackle Real-World Business Challenges Abroad Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
Jan 27, 2025
Brick column at front entrance to college, with Blackburn College sign, surrounded by snowy trees
Winter Open House Admissions Event Set for February 17 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Dec 12, 2024
Stoddard Hall - brick exterior vantage point looking up on hill
A Century of Stoddard Hall: Blackburn Commemorates Historic 100th Anniversary of Residence Hall with Significant Upgrades Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Oct 17, 2024
Alumnus Paul James '67 was photographed with student-athletes near Marion Carlson's signature. James was influential in this project, which honored MC and her legacy at Blackburn.
Blackburn College Celebrates Milestones with New Blackburn Athletic Center and M.C. Court Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 25, 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 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 19, 2024
Group photo of McKinley House lawn of new and transfer students joining Blackburn College in Fall 2024.
Blackburn Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Incoming Class; Largest Overall Enrollment Since 2020 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Aug 15, 2024
Rendering of MC Court - the new playing court for basketball and volleyball teams inside Dawes Gymnasium.
Blackburn Announces Naming Gift to Honor Former Professor, Coach Marion Carlson Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Jul 22, 2024
Construction Sign "Opening Fall 2024" with a rendering of Blackburn's new athletic center and a racquet and hoops complex in the background.
Community Unity: Blackburn Recognizes Partnerships with Local Contractors as Athletic Projects Enter Final Phase Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases