01-05-2025
Millikin University pens partnership with Heartland Community College
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Two Central Illinois colleges are partnering up to allow an automatic pathway to get a bachelor's degree.
Millikin University and Heartland Community College announced a partnership Wednesday. With the partnership, most graduates from Heartland will be able to enroll full time to complete a bachelor's degree at Millikin University.
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'This partnership with Heartland Community College reflects Millikin's continued commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education for students across Illinois,' said Millikin Acting President Mary Black. 'By offering Heartland graduates a clear path to a Millikin degree and a seamless transfer experience, we're empowering students to reach their academic and professional goals with greater ease and confidence. We look forward to welcoming these talented students into our campus community.'
Students need at least a 2.0 culmulative GPA in order to qualify. All University Studies requirements will be completed with the program.
Millikin officials said around 40 programs can be completed by students in two years after the completion of an AA, AS or other relevant coursework from Heartland.
'This partnership minimizes credit loss, smooths out the transfer process, and helps keep college affordable for students seeking to continue their education at a premier university,' said Dr. Keith Cornille, President of Heartland Community College. 'We are continually looking to build upon the relationships we have to improve the transfer process for our students. We are fortunate to have university partners like Millikin who share our goal of moving students toward their academic and career goals.'
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Additionally, any graduate of the Heartland Honors Program will get accepted into the James Millikin Honors Program.
Graduates from Heartland Community College will also be able to receive financial aid with the Millikin Tuition Promise and Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Programs to partially and fully cover the cost of tuition.
More information on program and course articulation can be found on Millikin's website.
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