Millikin University is a prestigious, small, but beautiful campus with small class sizes, quality one on one instruction, and tight knit community. Most of the university's funds are put towards academic scholarships and students of all social identities and backgrounds are welcome. Millikin graduates are highly successful with 97% of 2010 graduates gaining permanent employment or entering graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduation.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply early and look into scholarships from the university as well as other sources. Look into applying for the Living-Learning Communities. These are residential halls geared towards grouping students of similar academic pursuits(i.e. business, fine arts, international studies) to create communities where students can provide acedemic support for one another. Also be sure to communicate well with your professors, a good relationship with your professors can help you reach greater academic heights as they will see just how serious you are about your education.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This is a HIGHLY academic school. You will have to work hard for your grades, but the knowledge you will gain is worth it. To the professors you are an individual and they take your perspective and ideas into account. As the years progress most majors transition from learning career skills to using and perfecting them in real-world situations.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
All residents halls are swipe access only and you only have access to your own building. Life in a residence hall is really what you make of it. You can hide in your room and study in solitude or join others in the lounge areas. Often times students from the same floor or building will get together to attend campus events, hang out, participate in community service events, and compete in inter-resident hall competitions. Freshmen also have First Week, a one week orientation where the students can adjust to campus life and get to know each other before the upperclassmen arrive.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Besides a meal plan, students have Flex dollars which can be spent at places like the campus Einstein Bros. Bagels shop, the Big Blue Bistro, and the nearby Dominos and Subway. The cafeteria and the Bistro are the only places that accept the meal plan. The cafeteria is set up buffet style with a variety of choices including pizza, ethnic foods, and American classics. The Bistro offers a variety of sandwhiches, paninis, fruit smooties, and soups. Vegan and vegitarian options are available at both locations.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
While Decatur doesn't offer much in the way of fun. The University Center Board and other organizations host and co-host many campus events such as bingo nights where you can win prizes, laser tag, salsa dance night, talent shows, and UCB's Big Event which featured Sara Bareilles in 2011 and All Time Low in 2012. There are also a variety of theatrical productions throughout each semester at Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, Millikin's student-run theatre company.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
At Millikin I feel that I am getting a high quality education that is preparing me to be competitive and well qualified within my chosen careerfield. I have professors and advisors that I feel comfortable turning to with any acedmic or career concerns. I get the one on one help that I need and personal feedback on what I have mastered and how I can improve further. Although Millikin's pricetag may initially seem intimidating the university has a strong financial aid support program to help students find scholarships through the university and make good financial plans.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Bronzeman is a bronze statue on campus and is the closest thing we have to a physical mascot. Taking many pictures with the Bronzeman is considered a must many students. Un Bit Butter is a tradition of the theatre students where a select group of students perform 30 skits in 60 minutes once per semester. Vespers is an annual holiday performance involving all levels of chior that is well known through out the local area. At the annual Holiday Cookie Event all members of the campus community can come together and enjoy holiday music and baked goods made by the staff and faculty. In the spring the theatre students organize a Quidditch tournament based on the fictional sport of the Harry Potter series.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students looking for a small town feel with a high academic environment will feel right at home at Millikin. Millikin also boasts high diversity within the the student population including international students.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a wide variety of groups for students of different ethnic, religious, and social identities. There are also a wide variety of intramural sports and special intrest groups. There are so many opportunities that every student is sure to find something to enhance their college exerience.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek groups for men include Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the newly founded Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Greek groups for women include Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. There is also a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity which is co-ed.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Not only do students have individual room keys, all residential buildings have swipe card security. If an ID card is lost or stolen campus security can deactivate the card preventing anyone from accessing the student's building and from using their meal plan. Security also has a Send Word Now system that is used to alert students by email, phone call, or text message about any happenings on campus. You can also request a free Saferide when traveling across campus after dark. If traveling shorter distances you can also request an officer to escort you as you walk to your destination. The security team is always reminding students to stay alert be aware of their surroundings, walk in groups, and report any suspicious activity or people immediately.
Millikin University is a prestigious, small, but beautiful campus with small class sizes, quality one on one instruction, and tight knit community. Most of the university's funds are put towards academic scholarships and students of all social identities and backgrounds are welcome. Millikin graduates are highly successful with 97% of 2010 graduates gaining permanent employment or entering graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduation.
Apply early and look into scholarships from the university as well as other sources. Look into applying for the Living-Learning Communities. These are residential halls geared towards grouping students of similar academic pursuits(i.e. business, fine arts, international studies) to create communities where students can provide acedemic support for one another. Also be sure to communicate well with your professors, a good relationship with your professors can help you reach greater academic heights as they will see just how serious you are about your education.
This is a HIGHLY academic school. You will have to work hard for your grades, but the knowledge you will gain is worth it. To the professors you are an individual and they take your perspective and ideas into account. As the years progress most majors transition from learning career skills to using and perfecting them in real-world situations.
All residents halls are swipe access only and you only have access to your own building. Life in a residence hall is really what you make of it. You can hide in your room and study in solitude or join others in the lounge areas. Often times students from the same floor or building will get together to attend campus events, hang out, participate in community service events, and compete in inter-resident hall competitions. Freshmen also have First Week, a one week orientation where the students can adjust to campus life and get to know each other before the upperclassmen arrive.
Besides a meal plan, students have Flex dollars which can be spent at places like the campus Einstein Bros. Bagels shop, the Big Blue Bistro, and the nearby Dominos and Subway. The cafeteria and the Bistro are the only places that accept the meal plan. The cafeteria is set up buffet style with a variety of choices including pizza, ethnic foods, and American classics. The Bistro offers a variety of sandwhiches, paninis, fruit smooties, and soups. Vegan and vegitarian options are available at both locations.
While Decatur doesn't offer much in the way of fun. The University Center Board and other organizations host and co-host many campus events such as bingo nights where you can win prizes, laser tag, salsa dance night, talent shows, and UCB's Big Event which featured Sara Bareilles in 2011 and All Time Low in 2012. There are also a variety of theatrical productions throughout each semester at Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre, Millikin's student-run theatre company.
At Millikin I feel that I am getting a high quality education that is preparing me to be competitive and well qualified within my chosen careerfield. I have professors and advisors that I feel comfortable turning to with any acedmic or career concerns. I get the one on one help that I need and personal feedback on what I have mastered and how I can improve further. Although Millikin's pricetag may initially seem intimidating the university has a strong financial aid support program to help students find scholarships through the university and make good financial plans.
The Bronzeman is a bronze statue on campus and is the closest thing we have to a physical mascot. Taking many pictures with the Bronzeman is considered a must many students. Un Bit Butter is a tradition of the theatre students where a select group of students perform 30 skits in 60 minutes once per semester. Vespers is an annual holiday performance involving all levels of chior that is well known through out the local area. At the annual Holiday Cookie Event all members of the campus community can come together and enjoy holiday music and baked goods made by the staff and faculty. In the spring the theatre students organize a Quidditch tournament based on the fictional sport of the Harry Potter series.
Students looking for a small town feel with a high academic environment will feel right at home at Millikin. Millikin also boasts high diversity within the the student population including international students.
There are a wide variety of groups for students of different ethnic, religious, and social identities. There are also a wide variety of intramural sports and special intrest groups. There are so many opportunities that every student is sure to find something to enhance their college exerience.
Greek groups for men include Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the newly founded Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Greek groups for women include Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Inc. There is also a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity which is co-ed.
Not only do students have individual room keys, all residential buildings have swipe card security. If an ID card is lost or stolen campus security can deactivate the card preventing anyone from accessing the student's building and from using their meal plan. Security also has a Send Word Now system that is used to alert students by email, phone call, or text message about any happenings on campus. You can also request a free Saferide when traveling across campus after dark. If traveling shorter distances you can also request an officer to escort you as you walk to your destination. The security team is always reminding students to stay alert be aware of their surroundings, walk in groups, and report any suspicious activity or people immediately.