СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege to Collaborate with Millikin University to Strengthen Transfer Process

This partnership will take effect beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege announced a this week with , strengthening the transfer process and providing a seamless transfer experience for students. 

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøstudents who have completed an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), or Associate in Engineering Science (AES) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 will be automatically accepted into a Millikin baccalaureate degree program and provided a plan of study that will enable them to complete their Millikin degree in two years.

“We are pleased to partner with Millikin University to provide a seamless transfer opportunity for СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøstudents seeking the private university experience,” said СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege President Pamela Lau. “We continually seek ways to meet our students’ diverse needs and interests. Through this partnership, students will start strong by earning their associate’s degree at СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege and transition into relevant career fields through bachelor’s degree attainment at Millikin.”

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøstudents transferring to Millikin with a completed AA, AS, AFA, AAS, or AES will have completed 100% of Millikin’s University Studies requirements and will be able to complete their Millikin bachelor’s degree in two years, provided they are enrolled full-time (12-18 credits per semester).

“Through this seamless transfer process, Millikin University is recognizing the quality of the faculty and courses offered at СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege,” said СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege Vice President for Academic Services Nancy Sutton. “We are confident our graduates have acquired the knowledge and demonstrated their commitment to education. We look forward to watching them succeed at Millikin University and throughout their careers.” 

Students who have successfully met the requirements of the СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøHonors Program are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the James Millikin Honors Scholars Program upon application. This agreement is also effective beginning the 2024-25 academic year.

“Millikin University is proud to partner with СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøand provide their students a direct path to pursue their bachelor’s degree. Together, we can empower students to follow their academic and career ambitions on a new educational roadmap,” Millikin President Jim Reynolds said. “When partners like СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøand Millikin collaborate, we can create a transformative experience for our students.”

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøstudents can also take advantage of the , which began in the fall of 2024. The Millikin Tuition Promise provides a reduced tuition rate of $26,000 for all full-time traditional undergraduate students. Students can then anticipate an annual inflationary tuition rate increase of less than 4% (at $1,000) each year in the future.  

The Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program represents an investment in Illinois students who may lack the financial options necessary to pursue a private college education and will cover 100% of their undergraduate tuition with Millikin grants and scholarships, filling the gap after available state and federal grants. 

To qualify for the Big Blue Pledge, students must:

- submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
- be an Illinois resident (as determined by the FAFSA); 
- be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant; and 
- be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) as a traditional undergraduate student at Millikin.

“At Millikin, strengthening our community partnerships is of the utmost importance to provide affordable and accessible higher education opportunities for students. This agreement will remove barriers and aid the transfer process for students seeking to complete their four-year bachelor’s experience,” Millikin Provost Mary Black said. “We are fortunate to collaborate with institutions like Parkland, who see the importance of education and support their students even after their time at СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøis concluded.” 

For more information on the Millikin programs available to СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøtransfer students and a complete list of the specific program and course articulation details, visit .