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

Nov 11
Monday, November 11, 2024

Admissions Fall Open House Events

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

News

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
May 20, 2024
Hudson Hall, the main academic building on the Blackburn College campus.
Blackburn College Names Larry K. Lee as 20th President Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
May 08, 2024
Student get up-close experience with a snake in Blackburn's vivarium
More than 200 Regional High School Students Participated in Annual Science Day Scholarship Competition at Blackburn College Office of Marketing & Public Relations / News
Mar 15, 2024
Hudson Hall's Quad.
Blackburn College On Fontbonne University and Students Impacted by Closure Announcement Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 25, 2023
Wide view of the Dawes-Woodward Athletic Center.
Blackburn Receives $4.8 Million Grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 22, 2023
Hudson Hall's Quad.
Blackburn Plans Open House Events for Interested Students and Families this Fall Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases