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

Jul 12
Saturday, July 12, 2025

New Student Orientation

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

News

May 16, 2025
Large group of alumni, current students, faculty and staff gather on Jaenke Patio at the start of Beautification Day
Blackburn’s Beautification Day: Unique College Tradition Forging Lifelong Bonds Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
May 14, 2025
Two women playing flag football inside indoor athletic facility
Blackburn to Launch Women’s Flag Football Program in 2027 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Apr 25, 2025
Blackburn College biology students in the field for a Rocket-Netting workshop at the IL Wildlife Conference
Blackburn Students Experience Hands-On Education at Illinois Wildlife Society Conference Office of Marketing & Public Relations / News
Apr 08, 2025
Blackburn business students participate in labor negotiation event
Blackburn Business Students Participate in “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation” Event Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
Feb 19, 2025
Blackburn student holding a snake while a high school student stands by and pets it. HELP
Blackburn Announces 36th Annual Science Day Event for Friday, April 11 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
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 stand to the sides of Professor in front of a banner with the X-Culture logo
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