B Book – Work Program

Table of Contents Student Work Program Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines. Each […]

B Book – Campus Guidelines

Table of Contents Campus Guidelines & Policies Campus Guidelines & Policies BOOKSTORE POLICIES BOOK RETURN POLICY Refunds for your textbooks can be issued if the following conditions are met: MERCHANDISE […]

Campus COVID-19 Updates – Archive

Blackburn Coronavirus Campus Updates Archive: March 2020 – March 2022 COVID Data Tracker Blackburn College is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. To find updated details for each county in the United States, […]

Faith

Blackburn College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a meditation room on campus that is available for meditation and private prayer for all students regardless of religious […]

B Book – Student Housing

Table of Contents Student Housing Student Housing INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENCE LIFE The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a […]

B Book – Student Conduct

Table of Contents Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies GENERAL CAMPUS GUIDELINES THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE By choosing to attend Blackburn College you become a member of the Blackburn community, […]

Institutional Review Board

WHY DOES THE BLACKBURN COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) EXIST? The IRB exists as a safeguard to promote ethical and responsible treatment of human subjects/participants in research. Blackburn College and […]

First Time International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. To allow adequate time to process the admission request and complete the enrollment […]

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International Accepted Student

Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn. There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the […]

Dr. John Essington

Education About Me I am Dr. John Essington, a professor of education here at Blackburn College. Not only am I a professor here now, but I was also a student-athlete […]

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CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

On March 27, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act. The CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is federal legislation which provides funding to […]

Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. Students with F-1 visas currently in the US and transferring from another college/university […]

Title IX Policy

Table of Contents Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Blackburn College is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination on the basis […]

State Farm® Grants $10,000 to Blackburn

Gift supports the growth of Blackburn and Beyond; a program for students with cognitive exceptionality to excel in independent living, academic and professional growth. Area State Farm agents recently presented […]

Community Connection Volunteer Opportunity

We need volunteers, so sign up if you can. Forms are available at the Public Library, the Federated Church, and online at federatedchurch.com. There are a number of sites where you […]

Vendor’s Market

Join us at Blackburn’s Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) for our free admission Vendor’s Market, running from 10am to 3pm! Our vendors include Blackburn Students as well as a few outside […]

Diversity & Inclusion Basketball Game

Athletics & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month on February 1. The Blackburn Beavers take on Mississippi University for Women, at 5:30 pm and 7:30 […]

Diversity & Inclusion Game – Blackburn vs MUW

The Athletics Department & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month Thursday, February 1. Join us in historic Dawes Gymnasium to watch both women’s and men’s […]

What Happens in Vegas, Junior Senior Dance

Please join us on April 22, 2024, from 8-11 PM in Jaenke for a night of music, dancing, and drinks. We ask that you please dress formal/semi-formal. Please be prepared […]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that gives students certain rights with respect to their education records.  BLACKBURN COLLEGE FERPA POLICY I. […]

Residency Exemption Form

Campus Residence Policy Blackburn College recognizes the importance of the college residential experience as part of overall student learning and development. The College is therefore committed to providing students the […]

Blackburn & Beyond

Blackburn and Beyond is a program designed to increase opportunities for young adults with diverse learning abilities. The only program of its kind in downstate Illinois, Blackburn and Beyond was […]

Resources

Career Success Planner The Illinois State Board of Education, which adopted a definition of college and career readiness, printed the following description: “although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing […]

International Students

Studying in the US is a big decision and can be a complicated process. Not only is Blackburn College committed to making the admission process as easy as possible for […]

Tuition, room, board due before move-in day

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 has to […]

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

This policy applies to students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 and the ADA. A person is disabled if they: Have a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits […]

Withdrawal Process, Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid

WITHDRAWAL Students seeking to withdraw from the college must complete an Application to Withdraw Form. Forms are available in the Dean of Students’ Office (DCC Building – Student Life Office) […]

Articulation Agreements

Blackburn College partners with nearby institutions and regional medical centers to enhance educational opportunity. Here is a list of Blackburn’s articulation agreements: Transfer Agreements Pre-Nursing: Blackburn maintains a 2 + […]

Equity Center Student Assistant – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Spring 2024 The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure that every student has equal access to programs, activities, and services offered […]

Federal Loans

Students and their families may qualify for different loan options to help manage costs and allow repayments over time. Federal loans are borrowed and must be repaid after you graduate, […]

Exploring Majors and Career Paths

Career Onestop Explore Careers with the Occupation Profile to discover: What do people do on the job in this career?What’s the employment outlook for the career?How much money do people […]

Internships

What is an Internship? Practical experience and experiential learning that is completed and related to your academic and professionals goals. Opportunity to build your knowledge and skills, exposure to opportunities, […]

Scholarships

The value of a Blackburn education is made available to students from all economic backgrounds through generous financial aid packages. Merit-Based Scholarships All students who apply for admission are considered […]

Complaints

Blackburn College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. […]

Veterans Education Benefits

Blackburn College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as well as other federal GI Bill® benefits. If you are an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National […]

Title IX at Blackburn College

Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to […]

Business Office

The Business Office is responsible for the overall financial management of the College and provides the following services: check cashing (for amounts less than $25), student account billing and collection, […]

Campus Spaces

Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL offers facility rentals needed to present meetings, conferences, workshops, special events, camps and stage performances. Located in central IL and easily accessible by public transportation […]

Request a Transcript

Official Blackburn College transcripts are $2.00 per copy. There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. You may order by mail, fax or email, but we must have your signature to […]

Energy Conservation

Every action Blackburn takes to reduce the amount of energy it uses contributes to enhancing the College’s environmental sustainability. Most of the electricity produced in Illinois comes from coal-fired generating […]

Using Less Paper and Water

Using Less Paper Colleges have historically consumed so much paper it seemed like their basic “food.” Trees, the source of almost all modern paper, are a renewable resource; harvested forests […]

Accreditation

Blackburn College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).   Blackburn College was successfully granted reaccreditation in 2020-2021 following a comprehensive evaluation of Blackburn’s work in its mission, ethical conduct, academic […]

Campus Bookstore

The Blackburn College Bookstore is located on campus in the Demuzio Campus Center. This is your one-stop-show for all your textbooks, supplies, apparel, fan gear, and gifts for family and […]

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CABs Ice Skating Trip

The Office of Student Engagement will be taking students on a trip to go ice skating at the Loading Dock (Grafton, IL) on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Interested students should […]

Jones Hall Lip Sync Battle

The event you know and love is back. Jones Hall will be presenting yet another Lip Sync Competition. If you have a song you love or a dance you’d like […]

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Blackburn CompSci Extra Life

Blackburn Computer Science Department is hosting an event for Extra Life, a streaming fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals. The event will take place starting this Friday at 6PM, lasting through Saturday. […]

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Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Koplinski Has Been a Key Member of the Advancement Team Since 2013 Blackburn College has named Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this senior leadership role, Koplinski will […]

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Blackburn College and Illinois Weslyan Add Wrestling – from WIN’S USA Wrestling State Association Section in March 2023 issue

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Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

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The Wicked After Party

Ready to wrap it up in Blackburn style? We’re throwing everything we’ve got at you during The Wicked After Party…food trucks, a photo booth, drinks, and live music! When was […]

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Blackburn Hosts “Give Back” Scholars on Campus for Unique Student Experience

Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying […]

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Aryanna Harris Receives 2024 MLK Student Leadership Award

Aryanna Harris, a senior sports management major from Springfield, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

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