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ew Christian liberal arts colleges have a longer or richer tradition than Milligan College. For more than 140 years, Milligan’s unique mission has been to educate men and women as Christian servant-leaders, whatever their profession. Through classes and activities, worship services and Bible studies, lasting friendships and exceptional faculty mentors, your experiences at Milligan will prepare you to change lives and shape culture through the vocation God calls you to pursue.
You’ll find the Milligan community to be
We believe real leadership is about
to be thinking and acting Christians.
genuine and real. We’re not perfect,
service. That’s why everything we do at
You’ll be challenged to think for
but we’re a real place, with real people,
Milligan — in the classroom, dorm
yourself, to analyze information and
all learning and serving a real God.
room, or athletic field — is designed to
ideas, and to explore the nature and
You’ll find amazing and supportive
encourage you to reflect on how your
meaning of the world. You’ll be taught
friends and faculty. And with more than
faith is related to your career choice
by professors who are among the best
40 campus clubs and 80 percent of our
and what it means to be “called” to
in their fields, and more importantly,
students living on campus, there’s
lives of servant-leadership. We know
they’re Christian scholars who want
always something exciting going on.
you long to use the unique ways God
to see you make a real difference.
has created you to make a real difference.
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at Milligan College. Through quality academics and a focused Christian commitment, discover the world that surrounds you and embark on a journey toward promise and progress. Make a difference.
RaISE Y WORLD
YOUR fUtURe What you learn in college will help direct the course of your future. That’s why we take academics seriously at Milligan. Our faculty don’t hesitate to ask challenging and difficult questions or explore issues that can sometimes be tricky. We think it’s important for tomorrow’s leaders to be individuals who can think for themselves, analyze information and ideas, and explore the nature and meaning of the world. These are the distinguishing characteristics of a liberal arts college that is committed to a Christian worldview. How
else can you truly understand and explore what it means to be a Christian in today’s society? libeRal aRts At Milligan, students explore how different subjects such as humanities and sciences relate to each other. The term “liberal arts” means that students are educated broadly about the historical, philosophical, and literary basis of our modern society. At Milligan, a unique interdisciplinary Humanities Program lays a common foundation for learning. “Liberal
arts” is also a way of describing an education that prepares students to think, to inquire about the nature and meaning of the world, and to analyze information and ideas. Students also can go beyond
geographical and cultural boundaries through study abroad programs and many offcampus learning opportunities. Many majors also require internships, which grant college credit and work experience prior to graduation.
chRist-centeRed The Christian faith is intentionally shared and explored through the Milligan curriculum. Our conviction is that the primary question, “What does it mean to be human?” cannot be answered apart from the question, “Who is God?” We encourage students to see
God’s hand in all subjects — whether
accounting, history, or fine arts. This interplay between Christian commitment and academic quality is central to Milligan’s identity and purpose.
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Communications
It has been said that a career is how you make a living, but a calling is how you make a difference. Whether it’s teaching, preaching, creating, deciding, governing, solving, inventing, or writing, God
has a vision for your life. and Milligan wants to help you explore and
develop your gifts and talents to fulfill that vision as you serve God and humanity.
aRea Bible Business Education
Ministers must know the scriptures and how to interpret them, but they must also understand the world and the people to whom they are called to minister. Milligan offers a rigorous Bible curriculum taught by a distinguished faculty with Ph.D.’s from Duke, Emory, Indiana University, Notre Dame, and the University of Denver. Each major is focused toward teaching, ministering, or serving others and most require a ministry internship. Our business students want to make a difference. Whether they assume leadership roles or work behind the scenes, our approach ensures that they’re prepared with technical skills required for solving complex business problems, as well as the ability to think critically about their role in being a positive influence in the workplace. Students integrate a general business core with courses in their focused area so they understand the big picture and are prepared for leadership and decision-making. The teacher licensure program is designed for those planning to obtain professional licensure for teaching in early childhood, elementary, middle grades, secondary, special education (PreK-3), and selected K-12 specialty fields. Teacher candidates complete supervised field experiences and student teaching. Our program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), meaning that your degree is instantly recognized throughout the country for its quality.
Humane Learning
This area encompasses a wide variety of subjects, including literature, languages, philosophy, history, fine arts, and theology. Students can choose from a structured English major or the individualized humanities major in which they work with faculty to create a personalized, interdisciplinary major that helps them see and explore the connections and interrelationships between academic disciplines. Study abroad is encouraged.
Nursing
Quality nursing education is combined with an excellent liberal arts curriculum at Milligan. Our B.S.N. program is affiliated with several major medical centers, smaller urban hospitals and clinics, community health centers, modern rural hospitals, primary care clinics, home health programs, and parish nursing programs. Milligan’s B.S.N. program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing (TBN) and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Communications
Fine Arts
Putting graduates in influential roles in a world where mass media are a driving force is our mission. Students gain a theoretical foundation that incorporates Christian thinking, as well as hands-on experience, working alongside professionals in their field through internships and off-campus study programs. Facilities include state-of-the-art Mac systems, digital media editing bays, radio station, and television production studios. In addition to learning fundamental skills, theories, principles, and technologies necessary in the making of art, music, photography, or theatre, students learn the history and current trends in the arts. Our theatre program has earned regional and national acclaim, with productions featured at the Kennedy Center and American College Theater Festival. Photo students are selected each year as finalists in the Photographers Forum Annual College Photography Contest.
Music
The music curriculum at Milligan seeks to produce life-long learners and lovers of music, as well as accomplished performers and avid music consumers. The college’s various ensembles and music courses are open to all students, regardless of major. The college has distinctive music programs in vocal, orchestral, and jazz studies. Numerous ensembles perform all over the region and nation.
Scientific Learning
Superior training is what students interested in the medical or technical field will find in Milligan’s science program. Through classroom and lab experiences, various research and internship opportunities, and use of online tools, students can explore new technology and become critical thinkers who can successfully comprehend and communicate scientific knowledge. Small classes and one-on-one personal attention from professors provide an excellent education.
Social Learning
History majors examine human relationships across time and within regional, national, and international boundaries. Psychology majors examine human relationships that focus on self and others. Sociology majors examine the relationships within and among groups of the world, Public Leadership & Service majors examine these relationships from an interdisciplinary approach, and Child Life majors study family systems and child development. Internships and research are required or strongly encouraged.
Graduate & Professional Studies
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Milligan is a recognized leader in adult education, offering four graduate programs and several adult-degree completion programs. These programs provide a quality education, close faculty-student interaction, and career preparation and advancement in a number of fields. For more than 20 years, our adult and professional studies programs have been highly respected by the business community, area health care facilities, schools, and organizations.
30+ MajORs 1,200 stUdents 75 fUll-tiMe facUltY 12:1 stUdent-fac RatiO 4 gRadUate pROgRaMs
MajORs Bible (Children’s Ministry, General Studies, Missions, Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry),
What inTeRests YOU?
MinORs Bible, Children’s Ministry, Christian Ministry, Missions, Worship Leadership, Youth Ministry
Many grads serve in local churches or as independent missionaries. Some work for organizations such as Christian Missionary Fellowship, English Language Institute of China, Pioneer Bible Translators, and New Mission Systems. Others have pursued graduate studies at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Cincinnati Christian Seminary, Duke Divinity School, Emmanuel Christian Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary, to name a few.
Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Health Care Administration, Legal Studies
Our graduates are leaders in their fields, working for CPA firms, banks, financial service companies, health care organizations, and a variety of other companies, including some among the Fortune 500. Others are working in churches and non-profit organizations and many pursue graduate school.
Coaching, Exercise Science, Fitness & Wellness, Physical Education
Our graduates are serving as teachers, school administrators, and guidance counselors throughout the country, and many go on to obtain master’s and doctoral degrees. HPXS grads are successful in the allied health and wellness industry and many complete graduate studies.
Worship Leadership Accounting, Business Admin (Acctg, Econ, Health Care Admin, International, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Sports Management),
what can i dO with that?
Computer Info Systems Select major depending on teaching field (see website). Also: Child & Youth Development, Human Performance & Exercise Science
English (general, writing), History, Humanities, English, French, Greek, History, Humanities, Language Arts Philosophy, Spanish
Many grads are teaching English or literature in public and private schools and colleges. Some are journalists, editors, or creative writers. Some are practicing law. Still others have gone on to work in public relations, to study library science or information technology, and to work in marketing, customer assistance, and in other aspects of the business world. Others have pursued graduate studies, including architecture, English, theology, and medical school.
Nursing
Our graduates consistently maintain a near-100% pass-rate on their NCLEX-RN exams. 100% are employed at the time of graduation. They work in pediatrics, labor and delivery, oncology, emergency room trauma, and open-heart surgery, to name a few. Several have worked at the Mayo Clinic. Others have pursued graduate work at Case Western Reserve, Vanderbilt University, University of Tennessee, and East Tennessee State, to name a few.
“A vocation is a called life of service.” Communications (Digital Media Studies, Film
Comm graduates have worked for NASA, CNN, Saturn, Dreamworks SKG, Zoo Studio Nashville, Focus on the Family, and Standard Publishing, to name a few. Others are working at TV, radio, and newspapers throughout the country. Some are working in ministry and in businesses or non-profit organizations. Many have pursued graduate studies at U. of Illinois, U. of Georgia, NYU, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and Georgia Southern, to name a few.
Studies, Interpersonal & Public Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations)
Communications, Digital Media, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Multimedia Journalism, Photography
Fine Arts (Art, Film Studies, Music, Photography, Theatre Arts)
Art, Music, Photography, Theatre Arts
Grads have been involved in national touring companies, regional theatre, regional art agencies, working for newspapers and companies, teaching art, and serving on the mission field. They work at Steppenwolf, Broadway, Barter, Chicago Lyric Theatre, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. Other fine arts grads have pursued graduate work at Savannah College of Art and Design, Case Western, Syracuse, Notre Dame, and Bowling Green State University.
Music (Jazz Studies, Performance), Music Education (Instrumental, Voice), Fine Arts (Music), Worship Leadership
Music, Music Ministry
Music alums teach at all levels of music education, serve in music ministry positions, conduct professional music organizations, teach studio music, and perform professionally. They have pursued further music studies at Northwestern University, Southern Methodist University, St. Louis University, Emory University, Indiana University, the University of Illinois, and University of Georgia, to name a few.
Allied Health (pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry), Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physical Science
Graduates are working in biomedical and biological sciences, education, industry, engineering, healthcare, research, and government services. Our graduates perform very competitively in post-baccalaureate programs (such as medical, dental, pharmacy, and other graduate schools) throughout the country. Many are serving as physicians and medical missionaries throughout the world.
Child Life, Political Science (International, General), Psychology (General, Preprofessional), Public Leadership and Service,
Ethnic Studies, Intercultural Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies
Grads are working in teaching, counseling, research-related work, business, social work, juvenile court systems, veterans work, ministry, community organizations, non-profit sector, organizational leadership, health care administration, pediatric and therapeutic settings. Many have pursued graduate studies at institutions such as University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Duke, Indiana, and Purdue, to name a few.
Sociology Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science in Counseling (MSC), Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BSBA), Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education/Child & Youth Development, Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems
Graduates are working in business and industry, education, and healthcare facilities throughout the world.
Learn more. Visit www.milligan.edu/academics
what’s in a naMesake? Faculty are so important at Milligan that the college has the rare distinction of being named not for its founder or location, but for a teacher. Josephus Hopwood, founding president of Milligan College,
chose the name to honor one of his own professors, Robert Milligan, who “modeled the virtues of Christian discipleship and intellectual formation.” Professor Milligan taught his students that learning should be used to develop the potential of Christian men and women to serve Christ and the world.
chRistian schOlaRs Our faculty are among the best in their fields. More than 80 percent have
our faculty’s primary focus is teaching and mentoring, many are also involved in
earned the highest degree in their field. While
academic research, publishing articles and books, serving in national organizations, and consulting corporations and non-profits. But they don’t just see themselves as professors who happen to teach at a Christian college. They view themselves as Christians who have the opportunity to serve Christ and the world as scholars and educators. They are respected and caring Christian scholars who are committed to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and the faith development of their students.
lifelOng MentORs From your first day at Milligan — and for the rest of your life — you’ll
experience the unique mentoring relationships our faculty have with students and alumni. They are passionate about each student’s success both inside and outside the classroom. They spend countless hours with students — hiking, having students in their homes for meals, leading Bible studies and small groups, and conducting devotions for athletic teams. They participate in chapel, support music and arts events, cook a late-night breakfast for students during final exams, sponsor student organizations, and try not to beat the students too badly in the annual faculty-student softball game on Wonderful Wednesday. Most importantly, they devote hours to talking and mentoring their students.
Milligan is consistently named one of the best baccalaureate colleges in the south in “america’s best colleges” by U.s. news & world Report and one of the nation’s top 100 baccalaureate colleges by washington Monthly. the college also is recognized as a college of distinction.
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“ Milligan is not a perfect place. it is better. it is a Real place, with real people, and real stories, and a real god in our midst.”
through the many opportunities I’ve had outside of class,” Evans said. “My Bible classes are the framework for my preparation to become a youth minister. And through the transparent lives and patient examples of professors like Dr. Booher, I am learning what it means to be a servant-leader.”
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stUdent leadeRship cOnfeRence We encourage
high schoolers to attend the Student
Leadership Conference hosted on the Milligan campus each summer by Youth in Ministry. It’s designed for students eager to pursue God’s call and features Milligan students, faculty, and alumni. Youth in Ministry programming is also featured at the NACC, many state teen conventions, and church youth rallies. See www.youthinministry.org.
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chRist-centeRed You’ll soon discover what makes Milligan stand out from other colleges — it is a place where Jesus Christ is exalted. Milligan was founded with the idea that Christian faith should be applied in every facet of our lives. Everything we do at Milligan — in the classroom, dorm room, or athletic field — is designed to
how your faith is related to your career path and what it means to be “called” to lives of service. The “Servant-Leader Experience” is a comprehensive program
encourage you to reflect on
that starts on day one, helping freshmen discern their God-given gifts and equipping them to use those gifts for ministry and service.
chURch affiliatiOn Milligan has an active relationship with the independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. Committed to the restoration of New Testament Christianity and the unity of all believers, these congregations are a dynamic and growing fellowship. Given this commitment to Christian unity, students from various Christian traditions find Milligan a welcoming community.
faith in actiOn Milligan wants to educate students to be
thinking and
acting Christians. Students participate in Spiritual Formation Programming that helps nurture the Christian spirit, character, and worldview. Opportunities include chapel services, cross cultural events, devotional breakfasts, and FCA events. And you’ll have plenty of opportunities to lead worship services, vespers, and Bible studies. We believe that the Christian faith is about serving others, so students are encouraged to put their faith in action, hand-in-hand with faculty and alumni. It’s all about
Certificate in LEADERSHIP regardless of your major, you can take a few focused courses and participate in hands-on activities and mentoring to also earn a Certificate in Leadership. Learn more at www.milligan.edu/IsL.
more aware of your culture and the world in which you will live and work.
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“being a part of something so much bigger than myself is amazing. i’ve loved having opportunities where i get to be the hands and feet of jesus while at the same time seeing god’s transforming work in my own life.”
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At Milligan, you’ll be a part of a small, close-knit student body of around 1,200 students.
you’ll find students with similar interests as yourself, as well as those of different cultures, backgrounds, and views. You’ll find a warm Christian Our students come from more than 30 states and 14 nations, so
community, allowing you to form friendships that will last a lifetime. You’ll hear yourself saying what so many other students and alumni have said about Milligan: “It feels like home.” There are concerts, theatre productions, recitals, athletic events, art exhibits, and other community-oriented activities. And with more than 40 student organizations, you can write for the student newspaper, become involved in social issues, go on mission trips, join the choir or musical ensemble, study abroad, or serve in student government.
Residence life
sOcial RespOnsibilitY
More than 80 percent of our traditional students live on
As a Christian college, Milligan adopts basic moral and
campus in one of six residence halls or student apartments.
social principles and expects students to serve Christ in an
This is where much of the community life and social
atmosphere of trust, encouragement, and respect for one
involvement on campus occurs. Each residence hall has a
another. You’ll find a community that values your character
professional staff to assist residents and encourage
development as much as your knowledge development.
community life and development.
stUdent satisfactiOn We know today’s students have definite expectations about what they want from their campus experience. Milligan
more satisfied with their college experience and more engaged in campus life than students at similar colleges, students have been found to be
according to several national surveys.
Milligan’s new hOUsing village is UndeR cOnstRUctiOn and set tO Open in fall 2013!
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BUFFALO TRADITIONS
wOndeRfUl wednesdaY
twiRp week
One acts & filM festival
Begun in 1969 as a day to ease the normal pressures
This tradition goes back to the 1950s. The tables are
Fine arts are a core part of the Milligan liberal arts
of spring fever, the tradition has continued for this
turned and the women are encouraged to ask the
tradition. The festival is kicked off annually with a
annual surprise “holiday.” Day classes are cancelled
men out, as “The Woman Is Required to Pay!”
campus-wide picnic. Student-directed one act plays
one day each April and replaced by a variety of social activities planned by Social Affairs.
and films are shown each evening.
Milligan’s origins go back to an academy founded in 1866 on the banks of Buffalo Creek. The college has a richly storied past, full of people of deep conviction and sacrifice, all committed to the mission of Christian education. we also like to have fun!
paRdee wateRslide
hOMecOMing
This tradition goes back to the old Pardee Hall, when
A time for the entire Milligan family — current
the “Pardee Rowdies” would create a fun and cooling
students, alums, faculty — to come together for a
diversion for students on hot spring days. Now the
weekend of reunions, fun activities, and memories.
waterslide appears near Buffalo Creek for various
The annual Homecoming parade features floats from
events throughout the year.
student and alumni groups.
cReeking A definite “must” for couples who get engaged — or friends just looking to have fun. Everyone ends up wet!
...proudly stands our alma mater
Are you ready to take it to the next level? Milligan has a long history of successful intercollegiate athletics. Championship
banners adorn
the walls of Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. In the past 10 years alone, Milligan teams and student-athletes have won more than 50 conference titles and made 57 national tournament appearances. The college maintains high standards for its student-athletes and has produced numerous All-Americans, All-Conference, and Academic All-American players. We also consistently win the Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy for the most successful athletic program in the conference. Milligan competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
chaMpiOns Of chaRacteR Student-athletes are asked to accept the five core character values of the NAIA: respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. Throughout the year, studentathletes are involved with local service projects and volunteer their time at local schools and hospitals.
intRaMURals fOR eveRYOne Everyone likes to get involved in a spirit of healthy recreational competition and Milligan has an active intramural program. Activities and tournaments include dodge ball, flag football, basketball, beach volleyball, ping pong, paintball, and bowling.
Men’s baseball basketball cross country cycling golf soccer swimming tennis track & field
wOMen’s basketball cheerleading cross country cycling dance golf soccer softball swimming tennis track & field volleyball
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Your post-graduation plans actually start your first day on campus. In Introduction to College & Service class, freshmen take assessments to determine personality types, gifts, abilities, and career interests. As sophomores, students explore the concepts of vocation and calling. The process continues throughout Milligan’s four-year Servant-Leader Experience.
Students come to Milligan for an education and leave to fulfill a calling. Whether they are leaders of great influence or working behind the scenes to accomplish an important goal, Milligan alums are first of all servants committed to touching lives and transforming communities.
caReeR develOpMent Milligan’s Center for Calling and Career Exploration provides individualized career assessment services, workshops on interview skills and resumé preparation, internship opportunities, and job search resources. Students and alumni can register (at no cost) for Buffs2Work, Milligan’s online job bank and web-based recruiting system linked to
jobs and
internships all over the world. Upload your resumé for employers to view, see the schedule of recruiters interviewing on campus, and learn about upcoming career events.
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Milligan grads are sought by major employers and graduate schools. after graduation, 80 percent immediately enter the workforce — most in the field of their study — and another 15 percent go directly to graduate school.
alUMni cOMMUnitY Milligan alumni are a close-knit and strong community. You’ll see alumni on campus throughout the year visiting professors, guest-speaking in classes or chapel, and visiting with students in the cafeteria or over a burger at the Grill. It’s amazing how many alumni bump into each other — and find personal and professional support and encouragement — as they travel through life. Milligan alumni support their alma mater at a rate far higher those at the majority of colleges throughout the U.S. Increased giving to capital improvements, academic and student programming, and a growing endowment reflect the college’s mission.
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IN OUR BEAUTIFUL REGION
ucked away in the appalachian Mountains is a region rich in heritage, culture, and outdoor adventure. northeast Tennessee is a land surrounded by lush mountains, enlivened by rushing
rivers, and draped in undiscovered territory. but
we’re not in the boonies.
Milligan is located in the Tri-Cities region near Johnson City, a vibrant city with restaurants, parks, shopping malls, theatres, and more. We’re 3 miles from Interstate 26 and within a day’s drive of much of the eastern United states. Come prepared to explore, experience, and discover our region.
5EATS MUST
5HIkES TOP
1.
The Blue Hole
2.
Buffalo Mountain
3.
Laurel Fork Falls
1.
Ridgewood Barbeque
2.
Pal’s
3.
Mid-City Grille
4.
The Coffee Company
5.
Cootie Brown’s
4. Appalachian Trail at Roan Mountain 5. The Beauty Spot
5VISITS MUST
1. 2.
Downtown Jonesborough First Friday in Downtown Johnson City
3.
Asheville, North Carolina
4.
The Carter Family Fold
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APPLY ONLINE pRepaRatORY cOURsewORk While no specific course pattern is required for admission, the applicant is strongly encouraged to include in the high school program the following subjects:
Milligan seeks to enroll an academically talented and spiritually committed student body that enriches the learning community and is representative of the diverse society in which we live. Character,
ability, preparation, and seriousness of purpose are qualities emphasized in considering applicants for Milligan College. The college subscribes to a selective admission policy. Our
entering freshman class usually has an average high school GPA of 3.5 and 24 ACT/1100 SAT, which are above national averages for college-bound students. Milligan has a rolling admission process, and students are
n college preparatory English n college preparatory mathematics
encouraged to apply as early as possible during their senior year (transfers should apply as soon as they decide they will be seeking a different college).
n college preparatory science n college prep history and/or social science n two years of a single foreign language n some work in speech, music, or art in preparation for study in a liberal arts
HOW TO APPLY
curriculum n satisfactory scores on the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic
1. Obtain an application form, forms for requesting transcripts and references, a catalog, and other literature from the Admissions Office or from the Milligan College website at www.milligan.edu.
Assessment Test (SAT-I) 2. Return the completed application with $30 application fee to the Admissions Office or submit online. 3. The Admissions Committee will review the application when the following credentials are on file: high school transcript, college transcript (if applicable), ACT or SAT-I scores, and two references. The Admissions Committee may also request an interview. 4. The Admissions Office will notify you of the decision regarding your admission and any relevant conditions. Admission is subject to the successful completion of high school (or completion of current college term). You must provide final high school transcripts showing proof of graduation (or final college transcript if transferring). 5. Submit an enrollment deposit upon admission to Milligan. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable after May 1. Upon enrollment, the deposit will be applied to your account.
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First Year Experience
Students who wish to transfer from an accredited college and who merit a letter of good standing will be considered for admission. Applicants must furnish official transcripts of all previous college work. If a transfer student has earned 24 or more college credit hours, the ACT or SAT-I scores and high school transcripts are not required.
inteRnatiOnal stUdents Milligan College is approved by the United States Department of Justice for the education of nonimmigrant alien students. International students should contact the Admissions Office for details on applying.
It's all about the first year. At Milligan, the First Year Experience (FYE) program will help you get comfortable on campus, connect with the college, succeed academically, and start to think of Milligan as home.
GET STARTED
Connections Orientation and Welcome Week are full of events and programs to help you and your classmates get comfortable on campus. The Mentoring Program will pair you with a faculty or staff member who will guide you through academic advising and offer lots of encouragement and support, not to mention some free home-cooked meals and fun outings with your orientation team.
GET CONNECTED
To help acclimate to college life and provide a foundation for the entire Milligan education, all first-year students take several common courses, including an Intro to College & Service course, two courses in Bible (Old & New Testament overviews), and the Humanities program, which helps put together a coherent understanding of the past in order to understand the present and have some idea of where we might be headed in the future.
GET INVOLVED
Sign up for one of Milligan’s 40 clubs or organizations on RUSH Day, catch the Buffalo spirit by participating in age-old traditions such as TWIRP Week, Homecoming, and Wonderful Wednesday, and worship and serve together as a campus community through Campus Ministry events.
Get involved. Ask questions. And have a great first year!
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Choosing a Christian college is one of life’s most important decisions. It influences who you become — your philosophy, values, intellectual and emotional preparedness for careers, long-term friendships, and a lifetime commitment to serve. A Milligan education is one of the wisest investments you’ll make. And we strive to ensure it’s a sound investment — both personally and professionally. Milligan will work with you every step of the way to investigate all the options available for financing your education.
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Costs are the same for in-state and out-of-state students. 2013-14 rates will be announced in Feb 2013.
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Don’t shop by “sticker price.” Milligan is named one of the Best Buys in the South among similar colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Our cost is more than $6,000 below the national average for similar private institutions, and about 95 percent of Milligan students receive some form of merit-based and/or need-based financial assistance from state, federal, and institutional sources. In most cases, the assistance is substantial.
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Milligan. Talk face-to-face with our professors and see first-hand opportunities to
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be involved in the student life and spiritual life of our campus. Please contact the Office of Admissions at least one week prior to your arrival (two weeks notice is appreciated for an overnight stay, group visits, and any special requests).
Our Campus Visits Coordinator will arrange your visit and make sure your time at Milligan is well-planned and worthwhile.
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CONNECTIONS: NEW STUDENT ORIENTaTION Making a smooth transition to college life involves more than simply memorizing a
These one-day group events are a great introduction to Milligan.
campus map. It requires making many connections prior to your arrival for the beginning
n Tour the campus and see the opportunities for you to be involved in the active student and spiritual life on campus.
of the academic year. At our New Student Orientation (in April or June), you’ll meet
n Talk face-to-face with our amazing faculty at a special Academic Fair. Learn more about your areas of interest and our academic programs. n Eat lunch in our beautiful dining hall surrounded by friends and faculty (no charge for student and up to 2 parents). n Learn more about financial aid and scholarships. Learn how to make your Milligan education a reality. n Talk with our current students about their experience at Milligan — in the classroom, residence halls, student activities, athletic fields, and in our region.
faculty and staff who will serve as your academic and spiritual mentors, have your student ID made, receive answers to your remaining financial aid questions, begin new friendships with other Milligan students, select courses for the fall semester, and leave with a course schedule in hand — no need to worry over the summer.
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Accounting Allied Health Science Applied Finance & Accounting Art Bible Biology Business Administration Chemistry Child & Youth Development Child Life Children’s Ministry Christian Ministry Coaching Communications Computer Information Systems Digital Media Early Childhood Education Economics Education Elementary Education English Ethnic Studies Exercise Science Film Studies Fine Arts Fitness & Wellness French General Science Graphic Design Greek Health Care Administration History Humanities Human Performance & Exercise Science Intercultural Studies Interdisciplinary Honors International Business Interpersonal & Public Communication Jazz Studies Language Arts Leadership (certificate) Legal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Ministry Missions Multimedia Journalism Music Music Education Music Ministry Nursing Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physical Science Political Science Public Relations Psychology Public Leadership & Service Sociology Spanish Special Education Sports Management Theatre Arts Women’s Studies Worship Leadership Writing Youth Ministry Pre-Professional Programs (dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and several paramedical fields)
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LIBERAL ARTS
Milligan is a flourishing liberal arts college with a distinctively different approach to higher education. Everything we do encourages students to reflect on what it means to be servant-leaders. Milligan offers traditional undergraduate programs in more than 30 majors plus graduate and professional studies.
LocATIon
You get the best of both worlds at Milligan. Our picturesque campus is located in beautiful northeast Tennessee, within minutes of restaurants, shopping, theatres, and cultural activities, as well as plenty of outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and more.
nATIonAL REcoGnITIon
Milligan is consistently named one of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and one of the nation’s Top 100 Baccalaureate Colleges by Washington Monthly. The college also is recognized as a College of Distinction.
AccREdITATIon
Milligan College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Milligan College.
dEGREES AwARdEd
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science in Counseling (MSC), and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
FAcuLTy
Our faculty are respected and caring Christian scholars. 80 percent hold doctorates. A low student-faculty ratio offers personal attention.
STudEnT Body
Our 1,200 students come from more than 30 states and 14 nations, so you’ll find students with similar interests as yourself, as well as those of different cultures and viewpoints.
SERVIcE & MISSIonS
Students are involved in a variety of service projects and mission work throughout the world. Many classes encourage service learning, and various student organizations lead service projects.
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RESIdEncE LIFE
80 percent of traditional students live on campus in one of six residence halls or student apartments, creating a true collegiate environment.
Milligan is affiliated with the non-denominational Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (www.cccu.org), a group of 100 colleges and universities whose commitment to a Christcentered life goes beyond a mere occasional reference. Milligan wants to educate students to be thinking and acting Christians.
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With more than 40 social, service, honorary, and professional organizations on campus, there is something for everyone.
STudy ABRoAd
Many majors offer internships, which grant college credit and work experience prior to graduation. Students can also go beyond geographical and cultural boundaries through study abroad and offcampus learning.
TEcHnoLoGy
Most buildings on campus are wireless and everything is networked. Every residence hall room and apartment features a high-speed data connection, telephone, and cable TV.
Milligan’s cost is below the national average and most of our students receive generous financial aid. Undergraduate costs (same for in-state and out-ofstate) for 2012-13: Tuition: $25,735 per year; Fees: $1,025 per year; Room and Board: $5,850 per year. Costs for the following year are announced each February. Visit www.milligan.edu/SFS.
FInAncIAL AId
Milligan is named one of the Best Buys in the South among baccalaureate colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 95 percent of Milligan students receive financial aid, including academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, and need-based grants. See www.milligan.edu/SFS.
ATHLETIc PowERHouSE
Milligan has 23 intercollegiate sports and in the past 10 years has won 50 conference titles and made 60 NAIA tournament appearances. Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field. Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball.
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