Housing Brochure 2022-23

HOUSING OFFICE OF CAMPUS LIFE

Welcome Home.

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 who 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, better GPA and a more satisfactory college experience overall.

SAFETY FIRST

All residential communities have access-controlled entry and surveillance cameras. Public Safety officers patrol all areas.

COMFORTABLE LIVING

Experience all the comforts of home while enjoying the amenities of residential living. MU residence halls come furnished and feature wireless internet, quiet study spots, commons areas and 24-hour laundry facilities. When you move to The Woods, you’ll enjoy additional amenities such as a resort-style pool, fitness center, theater room and gaming area.

COMPATIBLE ROOMMATES

Roommates are assigned based on criteria students disclose through the online housing application and roommate preference survey, so you’ll have a chance to live with someone who shares common interests and goals. Roommates are matched on a first-come, first-served basis. You may also select your roommate.

HOUSING OPTIONS

FIRST-YEAR

All first-year students live in one of five on-campus residence halls.

» Aston Hall

» Blackburn Hall

» Dolson Hall

» New Hall 4

Weck Hall

UPPERCLASS

Sophomores, juniors and seniors may select from housing options specifically designed for upperclass students.

» Fraternity and Sorority Housing

» The Woods at Millikin Apartments

Apply early to improve your chances of getting your first choice in housing. Room choices are based on date of application.

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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS LIFE

ASTON HALL

Millikin’s historic Aston Hall opened in 1907 and features four floors that house up to 100 residents. Aston is the closest housing option to the Center for Theatre & Dance and is known for its tall ceilings, large hallways and community-style bathrooms. It also offers a select number of triple rooms on the fourth floor, overlooking Millikin’s picturesque campus. Students are assigned to genderspecific floors.

AMENITIES

» Community Bathrooms

» Laundry Facilities

» Secured Access

» Wireless Internet

BLACKBURN HALL

Blackburn Hall houses 99 residents. This close-knit community includes updated community bathrooms, long hallways and is the closest building to Shilling Hall. Blackburn features double-occupancy rooms in a traditional residence hall style. Students are assigned to gender-specific floors.

AMENITIES

» Kitchen Access

» Air Conditioning

» Community Bathrooms

» Ice Machine

» Laundry Facilities

» Secured Access

» Wireless Internet

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS LIFE

DOLSON HALL

Dolson Hall boasts four floors of suite-style living that can house up to 200 residents. Each floor offers a large lounge area and kitchen, providing ample space for socializing and gathering. Room options include single, double, quad and private single rooms. Dolson Hall is home to several of our Living Learning Communities.

AMENITIES

» Kitchen Access

» Air Conditioning

» Ice Machine

» Laundry Facilities

» Secured Access

» Shared-Suite Bathrooms

» Wireless Internet

NEW HALL 4 & WECK HALL

Located directly across the street from Shilling Hall are New Hall 4 and Weck Hall, Millikin’s quaint two-story, suite-style residence halls. Each houses 52 residents and includes a large first-floor lounge and study room. The benefits of living in one of these buildings includes an intimate sense of community and suite-style bathrooms shared by each group of four residents. New Hall 4 and Weck Hall are home to some of our Living Learning Communities.

AMENITIES

» Air Conditioning

» Laundry Facilities

» Secured Access

» Shared-Suite Bathrooms

» Wireless Internet

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CAMPUS LIFE

FIRST-YEAR LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are an option for students wishing to live alongside those who share common interests, passions or majors. Students can indicate their preference for an LLC on the Millikin Housing Application. The Office of Campus Life reviews applications and students are placed in a community based on preference and availability.

First Year — Nursing

If you are a student majoring in nursing at Millikin, this experience is a great way to network with others in your major. Residents share a common schedule, although not all classes will be the same. Students residing in this tightly knit community will have specialized faculty interaction, programming and just the perfect environment for this rigorous major.

First Year — Honors

If you are interested in living with other first-year honors students in an academically focused environment, this LLC is right up your alley. Residents share common class schedules and have the opportunity to attend seminars and study sessions within the residence hall. Special programming, faculty interaction and upper-class honor student-mentors will be part of this special experience. The First Year Honors LLC is sure to help you kick into high gear and fulfill your academic goals during your first year at MU! Spaces will be filled in order of quality of the application and the application date.

First Year — Commitment to the Arts

Calling all artists! If you are a student studying in the College of Fine Arts, the Commitment to the Arts LLC is for you. Supported by College of Fine Arts faculty and staff, this LLC encourages creativity, individuality and flexibility in the arts. Unlike residents of other residence halls or floors, you’ll be encouraged to display your artwork or exercise your talents in a variety of ways (e.g., you can play your instrument on your floor!). Special programming showcases artists in art galleries, graduate programs, theatrical groups and other venues to connect with the Millikin and Decatur community.

First Year — Business

Learn how to get things done in your career and on campus so you can focus on finding your personal life of meaning and value. Examples of ways to get involved include planning a campus event, participating in Tabor School of Business events, and meeting and networking with recent Tabor Business grads. Use your experience in this LLC to increase your network of contacts, professionals and friends and make your life more productive and meaningful both on campus and off.

First Year — Global Citizens

Ready to see the world through someone else’s eyes? If so, you may be an ideal person to live in the International Citizen LLC. This globally focused LLC is designed to allow American and international students to create a unique community together. This arrangement places two students in each residence hall room: one domestic student and one international student. Beyond the obvious cultural opportunities, this LLC also features special global awareness, modern languages and diversity programming and close interaction with the Millikin Center for International Education.

First Year — LV Scholars

First-year students accepted into the Long-Vanderburg (LV) Scholars Program will automatically be placed in this active community. The LV Scholars Program recognizes high scholastic achievement among those students who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, leadership and community service.

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSING

The Greek community at Millikin consists of 12 chapters and five chapter facilities, with 20% of the student body choosing 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 lifelong friendships. The following organizations have University-approved chapter facilities. Remaining students live together in the residence halls and The Woods at Millikin.

SORORITY

FACILITIES

FRATERNITY CHAPTER FACILITIES

CHAPTER

» Alpha Chi Omega » Delta Delta Delta » Pi Beta Phi

» Sigma Alpha Epsilon » Tau Kappa Epsilon

at Millikin

The Woods at Millikin is a student-only, privately owned complex that houses more than 600 residents in apartment-style living. The Woods offers the ultimate living experience for upperclass and transfer students. Apartments feature four private bedrooms, full kitchen, washer and dryer, private deck or patio and modern furnishings. The Woods also offers a long list of community amenities that include a pool, fitness center, computer lab and gated community.