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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, […]

Blackburn College Handbook – Section 2 – Faculty 7-2023

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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 […]

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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 […]

Blackburn College – 154th Commencement Prgoram – Class of 2023

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Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines.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

Blackburn College – Homecoming Booklet September 2022

WIN USA – March 2023

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

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Blackburn-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Nondicrimination-Statements-Policies-and-Procedures – September 2023

Room Draw

Room Draw is coming!  April 12 starting at 5:30 pm in DCC lobby.  Time slots are in 10 minute increments based on your standing and what room you will be trying […]

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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 […]

Blackburn Student Right to Know October 2022

Blackburn Student Right to Know October 2022

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Blackburn Sets Winter Admissions Open House Event for February

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions on February 20 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families […]

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Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]

Montreal Thomas Named Student Marshal at Blackburn College

The Peoria, Illinois Native Earns Highest Honor Presented to a Senior Student at the Institution Montreal Thomas, a senior from Peoria, IL, has been named the 2022-2023 Student Marshal at […]

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 […]

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ALUMNI EVENT: B-Club Trivia Night

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]

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Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

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Student Debt Relief

Currently On Hold Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan […]

Travel and Arriving

Complete your academic file if you have not done so. Blackburn College must have official copies of your completion of a secondary school program. For students with post-secondary (college/university) coursework, in […]

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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Early Childhood Education Information Sessions (Virtual Event)

Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]

Early Childhood Education Information Sessions (Virtual Event)

Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]

Diversity Committee

Community Values and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Revised by DEI Task-Force General Administrative Work-Group 11.20; reviewed by Staff and Faculty Assemblies and Student Senate Equity is an intentional […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Volleyball Club: 5v5 Indoor Tournament

Volleyball Club Presents 5v5 indoor tournament on March 30th at 7:00 pm in Dawes Gymnasium. First place wins a $40 prize and second place $20 prize. Email samuel.sumrow@blackburn.edu to sign […]

CAB EVENT: Ride the Cyclone at The Legacy Theatre

Join the Campus Activities Board to see Ride the Cyclone on October 20, 2023 at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield, IL. The show begins at 7:00 pm, so we will […]

Blackburn Names Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment

Norwood Has Been a Key Member of the Admissions Team Since 2005 Blackburn College has named Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment. In this leadership role, Norwood will provide […]

Beautification Day 2024

The Blackburn College Alumni Board is in its fourth year of sponsoring Beautifcation Day. Read more about this unique on-campus event. We hope you will Come Back Home on Saturday, […]

Student Achievement and Outcome Data

Blackburn College: Student Right-to-Know Blackburn College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s retention, graduation/completion rates, and student diversity. The information is provided in compliance with the […]

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 […]

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Modest means, and even poverty, are no strangers to many students who choose to attend Blackburn College. Blackburn’s alumni share stories of discovering they could attend Blackburn when they initially […]

E-Resources

It’s our job to help you find the information you need, whether on the shelf or on the web. Online databases offer access to studies, citations, and scholarly articles from […]

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Art

Small class sizes and one-on-one teaching allows dedicated instructors to work alongside their students to maximize their education. There is a focus on strong foundation courses that are essential to […]

Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre to Host Summer Workshops

The Blackburn College Department of Music and Theatre will host two music workshops in June for elementary, middle and high school students. The week-long workshops are designed for students who […]

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Beekeeping Class

The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s […]

Professor of Physical Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with the only student-managed Work Program in the nation, located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position […]

Music – Concert Producer

One Opening | Fall 2023 Job Description The Concert Producer, working with the Music faculty, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of Blackburn Music performances. Acting as a communication hub, […]

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Spanish

A second language is a lifelong skill that improves job prospects, increases salary, allows you to make new connections, and enhances quality of life. Spanish is the official language of […]

Blackburn College – Campus Map – Fall 2022

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Blackburn Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students in Latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide

Blackburn also Ranked First in Illinois for Pell Grant Student Performance by Washington Monthly U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Blackburn College in its annual rankings of […]

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Blackburn student, Miriam Wali-Uddin, posing for shot while studying at the Lumpkin Library.

Admissions Open House Event

This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions you may have about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn […]

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome at Blackburn College LE 100 – for new Blackburn students LD 170 – for select returning Blackburn students

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

Join the Campus Activities Board in Jaenke Alumni Center for Milkshake Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm! This event will occur every Monday unless otherwise noted or the campus is […]

Winter Open House Event Set for February 19

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families for an Open […]

Snack Bar – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Three Openings | Fall 2023 Leadership positions opened internally Job Description Crew Head’s will be responsible to lead each shift they are on: taking orders, acting as an expediter- making […]

Resident Assistant – Stoddard

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Attendance Policy

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY FOR FINANCIAL AID Federal regulations require the college to establish and implement a policy to measure if an aid applicant is making satisfactory academic progress […]

Project 1837 & 1913

Walk the Lines – Project 1837 and 1913 The founding of Blackburn College in 1837 is the basis for the first line stop in the virtual race for fitness, fun […]

Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year Find it on Blackburn’s event calendar or download it as PDF. Fall Semester 2023 Tuesday, August 1 On or before move-in day — tuition, room, board and […]

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 Coordinator Bootcamp 2022

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Beaverthon – Blackburn’s Annual 5K Race

Take part in our treasured 5K event while enjoying a scenic view of Carlinville. The Beaverthon is a great way to get your heart pumping for a long day of […]

Retirement Party for Dr. Ren Draya

Join us in celebrating Dr. Ren Draya at Blackburn College’s Demuzio Center in the A.D.R.s on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Breakfast and drinks served from 10am – 12pm. After 30-plus […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Six Flags Fright Fest Trip

The Campus Activities Board will be taking a group of students to Six Flags St. Louis on Saturday, October 22nd for a full day at Fright Fest and its other […]

Student Teachers Meeting for SP23

From 5:30 to 6:30 pm on December 12 in the Claire Jaenke Alumni Center, SP 23 Student Teachers, Cooperating Teachers, College Supervisors, Dr. Cindy Rice, Department Chair, and Ms. Lori […]

LGBTQ Jeopardy

Please join Spectrum club for their first annual charity fundraiser this Thursday night from 6-7pm in Woodson 100A+C for an enlightening, friendly game of Jeopardy! Come in teams of up […]

Bookstore “Peep” Show Competition

The Blackburn Bookstore Peep Show returns for 2023 and we invite your department or club to join in the fun. As a work department and/or club, the goal is to […]

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Golden Beaver Society Luncheon

formerly Nifty 50s Luncheon – Did you graduate around 1973 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to […]

Beaverthon

Take part in our treasured 5K event while enjoying a scenic view of Carlinville. The Beaverthon is a great way to get your heart pumping for a long day of […]

Distinction for Commitment to Campus Green Spaces

The college has received 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors […]

Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

Funds Will Enhance Experiential Art Opportunities for Students Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will […]

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Blackburn Among the Best Colleges in the Midwest Region

Blackburn also Recognized as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, Performance of Low-Income Students and Commitment to Supporting Military Service Members Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News […]

Music and Theatre Department Announces Spring Performance Season

As the frosty air blankets the region, the Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is pleased to look towards the next season and announce its Spring Performance Schedule. From […]

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Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

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Transformative Gift of 40 Acres Allows Blackburn to Benefit from Vital Environmental Studies

‘Rock’s Patch’ Property to Enhance College’s Academic and Sustainability Efforts Blackburn College has received a gift of 40 acres of farmland located east of the College’s campus in Carlinville, IL. […]

Blackburn College – Human Resources – 2023 Benefits Available

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Coach Jamie Young of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League game on July 12, 2016 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Mathematics – Tutor (Morin)

One Opening | Fall 2023 Job Description Qualifications Preference will be given to the following.  To Apply If you’re interested in this opening, you will need: Applications are due no […]

Biology – Vivarium Assistant / TA (Kahl)

One Position | Fall 2023 Maintain care for animals in Blackburn College’s Vivarium Job Description Duties of a Vivarium Worker include, but not limited to: Qualifications To Apply If you’re […]

HVAC – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Spring 2024 Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as […]

Utilities – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

Grounds – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

Carpentry – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

Fontbonne Transfer Information

Finish Strong at Blackburn Blackburn College is saddened to learn of the announced closure of Fontbonne University and opening its doors to students affected by the unforeseen challenge. We know […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drives initiatives and creates collaborative opportunities that foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all Blackburn College students and employees. Blackburn College recognizes that academic, social, […]

Office of the President

The Blackburn College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as the 19th President of Blackburn College. During more than thirty years at Blackburn, Meyer has held a variety […]

Spring Break Positions

Spring Break Positions are available in a number of departments on campus and are listed below Break work will begin Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17. Spring Break pay […]

First-Time International Student Admission Checklist

International Student Agreement

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International Financial Statement Form

Returning Student Job Application [updated FA22]

Blackburn College Work Program Returning Student Job Application fillable [updated FA22]

Student Success Master Tutoring Schedule Fall 2022

Blackburn College Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes 9.14.2022

Blackburn College Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes 9.14.2022

Blackburn College Shared Governance Policy – January 2022

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DIPS Schedule December 2022

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Campus Conduct Hotline

Campus Conduct Hotline is an independent, confidential call-in service to alert our institution of unsafe or unethical behavior in an anonymous way. This hotline is accessible 24 hours a day, […]

Educational Studies – Paraprofessional Track

The emphasis of this major is to provide candidates with professional coursework needed to pursue a career in education-related roles. This major does not lead to teacher licensure.   All areas […]