Welcome parents and family!

Whether you’re new to the Blackburn College community or a proud parent of a returning student, we are happy you are here!

Founded in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College offers a traditional college experience, and so much more. Not only do students get the benefits of life in an easy-going small town, but they have all the exploration, engaged academics, and the community and activities of college. But wait, there’s more. At Blackburn, students also get real-life, ready-for-the-workforce skills. These types of leadership skills immediately apply to nearly any job situation after graduation. The running start they give you to the working world is invaluable and unique to Blackburn.

Below are a list of quick references and resources to help you guide and support your student through this journey.

  • Close-up shot of the sign at the entrance to Woodson Hall. The shot is focused on the word "Business" on the sign.

    Five Blackburn Students Earn Invitations to Attend Global Business Symposium in Poland

    May 25, 2023
  • Volunteers posing for a group picture during Beautification Day.

    Beautification Day Reflects Blackburn’s Commitment to Hands-on Learning, Community Engagement, and Sustainability

    May 03, 2023
  • Blackburn student demonstrating brain samples to high school students. HELP

    Blackburn Hosts 300 Regional High School Students for Annual Science Scholarship Competition

    April 03, 2023
  • December 09
    Saturday, December 9 2023

    Course Instruction Ends

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • January 15
    Monday, January 15 2024

    Martin Luther King, Jr Day

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • January 18
    Thursday, January 18 2024

    All students arrive on campus

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Close-up shot of the sign at the entrance to Woodson Hall. The shot is focused on the word "Business" on the sign.

Five Blackburn Students Earn Invitations to Attend Global Business Symposium in Poland

May 25, 2023
Volunteers posing for a group picture during Beautification Day.

Beautification Day Reflects Blackburn’s Commitment to Hands-on Learning, Community Engagement, and Sustainability

May 03, 2023
Blackburn student demonstrating brain samples to high school students. HELP

Blackburn Hosts 300 Regional High School Students for Annual Science Scholarship Competition

April 03, 2023
Dec 09
Saturday, December 9 2023

Course Instruction Ends

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jan 15
Monday, January 15 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr Day

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jan 18
Thursday, January 18 2024

All students arrive on campus

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM