Millikin University Transfer Admission Guide

MILLIKIN TRANSFER A D M I S S I O N

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MILLIKIN

You’ve spent a long time preparing for Millikin.

Millikin has spent a long time preparing for YOU. The Millikin University difference lies not in what students learn, but how students learn. Our hallmark approach to education, known as Performance Learning, moves classroom theory to real-world application through internships, student-run businesses, field-work and research, performance opportunities, and much more. It means Millikin students get to “try on” their careers before graduation, so that they are equipped for professional success.

We aren’t preparing our students for graduation day. We’re preparing them for everything beyond it.

If you’re considering a college transfer, this is the time and Millikin is the place.

MAKE THE MOVE. MAKE IT MILLIKIN.

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99% student success

99% of Millikin graduates gain employment or enter graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.

20%

transfer students

16

average class size

The best way to determine which credits will transfer is to apply and have your official transcripts sent to Millikin’s Office of Admission or schedule an individual appointment to review your documents with our team.

TRANSFERRING TO MILLIKIN Millikin will accept transfer credits from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the Department of Education to fulfill a Millikin degree requirement.

Transfer students who have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree are given full course and hour transfer credits for courses credited for these degrees up to a maximum of 66 credits.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Millikin holds articulation agreements with many community colleges. Course equivalencies for specific community colleges can be found at millikin.edu/transfer.

GRADES » Grades of “C-” or higher are accepted. » Credit for the course transfers, not the grade.

APPLICATION TIMELINE » Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Students may enroll: » Fall Semester » January Immersion » Spring Semester » Summer Immersion

HOW DO I APPLY? 1. SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION millikin.edu/apply.

Our application is free, and no essay is required.

2. SEND YOUR CREDENTIALS Request all official college transcripts be sent to: Office of Admission | 1184 W. Main St. | Decatur, IL 62522

TRANSFER ADMISSION AM I A TRANSFER STUDENT? Transfer applicants should have:

» Credits from an approved higher education institution

» A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

With the exception of the program listed below: Millikin’s School of Nursing Program has a 3.0 GPA (minimum) requirement for entry as a transfer student.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have an English Language Proficiency Exam for International Requirements.

An independent transcript evaluation as provided by World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or similar agency, is preferred.

Transcripts are evaluated on a course-by-course basis to determine if credits will be accepted as an equivalent to courses offered at Millikin.

English Language Proficiency for Direct Admission » 6.0 IELTS » 540 TOEFL (PBT) » 76 TOEFL (iBT) » 51 PTE (A) English Language Proficiency for Transition Admission » 5.5 IELTS » 500 TOEFL (PBT) » 61 TOEFL (iBT) » 43 PTE (A)

FINANCIAL AID At Millikin, transfer students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.

COST OF ATTENDANCE Costs for the 2019 - 2020 academic year Tuition

$36,262

Standard Room and Board

$11,238

Comprehensive Fee

$22/credit

TOTAL

$48,292

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID FAFSA

Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial aid. You should file your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1.

FILE ONLINE

www.fafsa.gov Millikin's school code: 001724

99% Of Millikin students receive financial aid

$39.5M Financial aid given to Millikin students each year

$15,000 Millikin's average Financial Aid Award per student

MERIT-BASED AID

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Student Financial Aid is awarded under the following programs based on a student’s level of academic merit and/or contribution in a specific area of interest or study. Additional scholarships are awarded based on academic and leadership accomplishments.

Merit and Opportunity Scholarships All transfer students who submit an application and are admitted to Millikin are eligible to receive a Merit or Opportunity Scholarship.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Full-Tuition This prestigious, full-tuition scholarship is awarded to the best of the best. Presidential Scholars are leaders in Millikin's Honors Program. To be considered, the students must have at least a 3.5 GPA from their current school and/or be a member of their current school's honors program.

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS IN ART, ARTS TECHNOLOGY, MUSIC, OR THEATRE & DANCE

Up to $5,000/year

College of Fine Arts Scholarships are given to students pursuing studies in art, arts technology, music, or theatre & dance who show significant promise of contribution in the arts. Scholarships are determined by auditions, interviews, or portfolio reviews.

LEIGHTY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $2,500/year + $3,000 summer research grant This endowed scholarship program honors Dr. John Leighty and his wife Ula (Davis) Leighty. Dr. Leighty graduated from Millikin with a chemistry degree and was a member of the team that first produced penicillin in the 1940s. The $2,500 Leighty Science Scholarship is designated for high-achieving biology, chemistry, physics, and pre-engineering students and includes graduatelevel research opportunities. Selection requires admission to Millkin and a transfer GPA of 3.5. An additional $3,000 stipend is available for research conducted in the summer between one of the upperclassman years.

LONG-VANDERBURG SCHOLARS PROGRAM $2,000/year + $5,000 travel grant opportunity The Long-Vanderburg Scholars Program is designated for high-achieving students who have a commitment to diversity, leadership, and community service. Qualifying students will have at least a 3.0 GPA from their current school and will be starting their sophomore year.

To receive and retain monies under these programs, a student must: » be enrolled for full- time attendance as a degree-seeking undergraduate student » maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree

PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP $2,000/year This scholarship supports students who have excelled academically at his/her community college. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of course work and generally have a 3.5 transfer GPA. Evidence of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required.

ALUMNI/LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS $1,000/year

Millikin’s Alumni/Legacy Scholarship provides an annual award of $1,000 to students who can demonstrate a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent relationship to a Millikin University alumnus.

Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for scholarship renewal. To receive an Alumni/Legacy Scholarship, an application must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admission prior to the start of the academic year.

SIBLING SCHOLARSHIPS $500/year

» meet the individual To recognize the commitment many families make in sending multiple children to college at the same time, Millikin offers a $500 Sibling program requirements Scholarship. To qualify, more than one dependent child in a family as indicated must be concurrently enrolled at Millikin. Each subsequent child will receive the Sibling Scholarship annually. To receive a Sibling Scholarship, an application must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admission prior to the start of each academic year.

NEED-BASED AID

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Student aid from the following resources is awarded based on results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The FAFSA is the only financial aid application required by Millikin for determination of assistance based on financial need.

Millikin recommends filing the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year to determine continued eligibility for student aid programs based on financial need. Millikin's FAFSA school code is 001724.

MILLIKIN TUITION GRANT FUNDS

Grant funds are awarded annually from University resources and endowed scholarship funds to students who demonstrate a financial need at Millikin.

ILLINOIS MONETARY AWARD PROGRAM (MAP) GRANT MAP grants are awarded by the State of Illinois to residents who attend Illinois post-secondary institutions. Eligibility is determined by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) based on FAFSA information and a prescribed formula set annually. Last year, the maximum MAP award was equal to $4,869. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure meeting the eligibility deadline.

FEDERAL PELL GRANT AND FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG) The Federal Pell and SEOG programs provide approximately $4 million annually in grant assistance to Millikin students who demonstrate great financial need. Eligibility is based solely on FAFSA results, and maximum award amounts are set annually by federal guidelines.

LOAN PROGRAMS FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS

Students can borrow up to $5,500 in their first year of attendance under this guaranteed loan program. Annual loan limits are determined by class level and increase to $6,500 for students attaining sophomore standing and up to $7,500 for students attaining junior standing and beyond. Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. The interest rate is determined each year by federal guidelines, and students demonstrating financial need qualify for an in-school interest subsidy.

PARENT LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (PLUS)

This federal loan program allows parents to borrow on behalf of their dependent student who is attending at least half-time. The annual limit for this loan is determined by subtracting the total financial aid received from the student’s total cost of attendance. The loan requires successful completion of a credit check and provides an extended repayment option to assist parents in managing repayment of the loan. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. However, parents may request an annual deferment, as long as their student remains enrolled at least half-time. In the event that a parent’s annual credit is denied, students may gain additional funds in unsubsidized loans.

PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE LOAN The private/alternative loans are commercial, educational loans that may be used to close the gap between your financial aid and cost of attendance. Interest rates will vary from lender to lender. You can view our historical lender list on our loan program page, however, you are not limited to the lenders listed. There are many alternative loan options in the lending community. Personal research is up to each individual or family, as Millikin cannot advise on these products.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS

Millikin provides a variety of opportunities for part-time campus employment. Most of the on-campus positions are funded as part of the need-based Federal Work-Study Program. Students must have a FAFSA on file with Millikin to determine eligibility for this program.

PAYMENT OPTION MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PLAN

Millikin provides a flexible opportunity for students and families to manage their out-of-pocket expenses each year. A convenient installment plan is offered, in which the total due to the University can be paid over the course of the term. Payments may be made automatically via bank or credit card. Management of the student account is online.

File the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov Millikin’s school code for the FAFSA is 001724.

HONORS PROGRAM WHY SHOULD YOU TRANSFER INTO THE HONORS PROGRAM?

As a transfer student, joining Millikin’s Honors Program gives you the opportunity to continue your Honors experience in a strong, supportive, and vibrant community. You will meet like-minded students who are intellectually curious and academically engaged.

HONORS PROGRAM BENEFITS » Early registration for courses » Exclusive and engaging Honors courses that:

» Are flexible and student-driven

» Cover a wide variety of topics taught by experienced, full-time Honors faculty

» Feature innovative and experimental pedagogy

» Fulfill any remaining University Studies requirements

» Opportunities for individualized and self-motivated scholarship or creative projects » Interaction with campus leaders among students, faculty, and administrators » Service and outreach activities that enrich the Honors Program, Millikin, and the larger community

» Access to a dedicated Honors student lounge » Ability to register for up to 21 credits per term at normal, full-time tuition rate

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Presidential Scholars are leaders in Millikin's Honors Program. Qualified incoming transfer students with at least a 3.5 GPA from their current school can apply for the full-tuition Presidential Scholarship and/or be a member of their current school's honors program.

JAMES MILLIKIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM onors transfer students also have the opportunity to pursue the James Millikin H Scholars (JMS) Program. Established in 1974, the James Millikin Scholars Program is a highly selective program designed to facilitate the activities of these exceptional students. JMS students have the opportunity to engage in significant, original research, or creative work with one-on-one mentoring by a Millikin faculty member of their choosing. Transfer students with at least junior standing may apply to the JMS Program after completing at least one semester of coursework at Millikin University. JMS students in the Honors Program take JMS specific coursework instead of HN300, HN490, and HN400 (total credit hour requirements are similar).

HONORS PROGRAM CURRICULUM The Millikin Honors Program Curriculum consists of engaging, topic-oriented and student-driven courses taught by experienced Millikin faculty. These courses meet any outstanding University Studies requirements and include topics ranging from Human Nature and Global Film Studies to Global Science Policy, and everything in between.

The following required courses are designed specifically for Transfer Honors students with an associates degree: » HN300 Honors Interdisciplinary Colloquium (3 cr)

» Students may fulfill this requirement by taking an additional HN350 course.

» HN350 Honors Global Interdisciplinary Colloqium (3 cr)

» Students may fulfill this requirement while studying abroad for Millikin credit.

» HN490 Honors Independent Study (4 cr)

» May be articulated with a course or set of courses in another academic department (e.g. research hours in the natural science or an internship) v ia an Honors Program Capstone contract.

» HN400 Honors Symposium (1 cr)

» A forum to share Honors projects with fellow Honors students and Honors faculty.

HONORS CAPSTONE PROJECT Honors students move curiosities into passionate pursuits when they elect their Capstone Project. These projects give students the opportunity to thoughtfully examine their interests, be they artistic, academic, research-based, or related to service learning. Though projects must be qualified as “Honors-level work” by the Honors Director and project Advisor, their design is limited only by student imagination. *Honors students who did not complete the honors program at their previous institution may need to complete additional Millikin Honors Program courses. See the Millikin University bulletin and contact the Honors Director, Dr. Michael Hartsock, for more information.

Visit millikin.edu/honorsprogram for more course information and descriptions of current and past courses.

Get involved

CAMPUSLIFE

With more than 90 clubs and organizations, 12 Greek fraternities and sororities, and 25 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s athletic teams, you will find plenty of ways to get involved on campus.

DINING

Students eat most of their meals in the University Commons. The University Commons houses our main dining area, which offers menu selections such as brick-oven pizza. Millikin Dining is committed to helping students make healthy food selections. We offer nutrition and wellness programs to take some of the guesswork out of healthy living. Even though most meals are eaten on campus, students also have options to use meal plan Flex Dollars at Subway™, Einstein Bagels™, Domino’s Pizza™, and other locations.

ATHLETICS

Big Blue Athletics NCAA Division III teams, as well as intramurals, are a vital part of the Millikin experience. Over 40% of Millikin’s student body participates in athletics. Student-athletes, and fans alike, enjoy the Workman Family Softball Field, the recently renovated Frank M. Lindsay Field, the Decatur Indoor Sports Center, and the Griswold Physical Education Center. Big Blue fans are excited to welcome the Workman Family Baseball Field to campus in 2019.

MEN’S SPORTS

WOMEN’S SPORTS

INTRAMURALS

Baseball JV/Varsity Basketball JV/Varsity Cross Country Football JV/Varsity Golf Soccer JV/Varsity Swimming Tennis Track & Field (Indoor) Track & Field (Outdoor) Wrestling Volleyball Water Polo

Basketball JV/Varsity Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball JV/Varsity Swimming Tennis Track & Field (Indoor) Track & Field (Outdoor) Triathlon Volleyball JV/Varsity Water Polo

Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Soccer Softball Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

OTHER Cheerleading Dance Team

UPPERCLASS HOUSING

at Millikin Most transfer students reside in The Woods at Millikin, a privatelyowned complex that houses over 600 students in luxury apartmentstyle living. The Woods offers the ultimate living experience for upperclass and transfer students. Apartments feature four private bedrooms, full-kitchen with microwave, washer and dryer, private deck or patio, and modern furnishings. The Woods also offers a long list of community amenities that includes a pool, fitness center, computer lab, and gated community.

Students may select to live in Greek housing if they are part of a Greek organization.

Housing options at Millikin will depend on your University class level.

APARTMENT FEATURES

COMMUNITY FEATURES

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• On-site management, security, and maintenance • Open during school breaks • Computer lab with free color printing • Theater room • Big Blue Clubhouse with gaming area and TV lounge • Resort-style pool and sundeck • Fitness center • Tanning booth • Free parking

Flat panel HDTVs in all living spaces Fully furnished Free wifi Free local phone and cable TV Double sink/vanity with mirror Full-size loft beds Closets with organizers Private bedrooms with lock and key Private deck/patio Handicap-accessible units

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE

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FRATERNITY AND SORORITY

HOUSING

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors The Greek community at Millikin consists of 12 chapters and five chapter houses. Over 25 percent of the student body chooses to join a fraternity or sorority during their time here. Going Greek allows students to focus on scholarship, service, and leadership while networking and creating life-long friendships.

SORORITY CHAPTER HOUSES

FRATERNITY CHAPTER HOUSES

Alpha Chi Omega

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Delta Delta Delta

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Pi Beta Phi

FIVE AWESOME REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS ACTIVE STUDENT LIFE

Be close to where it’s all happening—fun campus activities, athletic events, dining facilities, fitness center, and friends that are only a few doors down from you!

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Studies suggest that students who live on campus tend to have a higher graduation rate, a better GPA, and an overall more satisfactory college experience.

SAFETY FIRST

The Woods is a gated community with HD color cameras, accesscontrolled amenities, and on-duty security officers.

COMFORTABLE LIVING

The Woods at Millikin offers four-bedroom suites, kitchen, and furnished living spaces. Amenities include a pool, tanning beds, fitness room, computer lab, gated parking, and theater room.

COMPATIBLE ROOMMATES

Roommates are assigned based on criteria students disclose through the online housing application and roommate preference survey, so you’ll get to live with someone who shares common interests and goals.

CAMPUS HOUSING MAP DOLSON first-year students

ASTON first-year students

ALPHA CHI OMEGA upperclass

BLACKBURN first-year students

PI BETA PHI upperclass

DELTA DELTA DELTA upperclass

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

TAU KAPPA EPSILON upperclass

upperclass

WECK

first-year students

NEW HALL 4 first-year students

upperclass

COMING FALL 2020

CENTER FOR THEATRE & DANCE Construction for the Center for Theatre & Dance at Millikin is underway with a planned opening date fall 2020. The $29 million project will feature a 260-seat flexible theatre which includes an orchestra pit, balcony, and tech gallery with a tension wire grid. The building will also feature lighting and sound labs, a costume studio, a costume classroom, collaboration spaces, acting studios, design classrooms, practice rooms, modern theatre equipment, and offices and support facilities for current staff with room for growth. The innovative facility will house all areas of study within the nationally-recognized school.

Academic Majors Accounting Art Art Education Art Therapy Arts Technology Audio Engineering & Production Interactive Media Live Event Technology Video Production Visual Media Athletic Training (Exercise Science Athletic Training—MS, Master Science Athletic Training) Biology Allied Health Environmental Biology Molecular & Cell Biology Biology Education Business Management Human Resources Management Supply Chain & Logistics Management Business Undecided Chemistry Biochemistry Business Research Chemistry Education Commercial Music Communication Health Communication Media Studies Organizational Communication Public Relations Computer Science Criminal Justice Developmental Therapy Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Bilingual Education English as Second Language Special Education English Creative Writing Journalism Professional Writing, Publishing, & Rhetoric English Education English Literature Entrepreneurship

Environmental Studies Ethics Exercise Science Exploratory Studies (Undecided) Finance Graphic Design/Computer Art Health Promotion History Human Services Information Systems Application Development Data Management Security and Compliance Interdepartmental International Business Instructional Development Marketing, Digital Media Mathematics Actuarial Science Data Science Mathematics Education Middle Grades Education Music Music Business Music Education Instrumental Vocal Music Performance Instrumental Piano Vocal Musical Theatre Nursing Philosophy Pre-law Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Social Science Education Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Sport & Recreation Management Studio Art Theatre Acting Design & Production Stage Management Theatre Administration

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