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01-05-2025
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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. Decatur lawmaker urges Trump to relocate USDA from D.C. to the Midwest '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.' Forsyth Park hosting inaugural Officer Chris Oberheim Baseball Memorial Tournament 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Millikin University, Illinois Central College streamline transfer process
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Millikin University and Illinois Central College (ICC) are teaming up to provide a seamless transfer experience, making it easier for students to complete their four-year degree. The two institutions have a new partnership in which ICC graduates will automatically be accepted into Millikin, allowing them to complete their bachelor's degree in two years. The agreement will begin in the 2025-2026 school year. Three displaced by apartment fire in Decatur Millikin said that to qualify for the automatic transfer, ICC students must have completed an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Engineering Science (AES) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. 'This partnership with Illinois Central College creates a straightforward and accessible route for students to continue their education at Millikin University,' Millikin University Provost Mary Black said. 'By streamlining the often-complicated transfer process, ICC students can transition smoothly while also taking advantage of Millikin's distinctive opportunities, such as Performance Learning and exceptional graduate programs.' ICC transfer students can complete the following programs in two years at Millikin: Millikin University welcomes 17th President Accounting Agribusiness Applied Statistics Chemistry Computer Science Digital Marketing History Nursing (requires three semesters at ICC and five semesters at Millikin) Political Science A full list of programs can be found on Millikin's website. 'Illinois Central College is committed to providing students with clear and seamless pathways to further their education and achieve their goals. This partnership with Millikin University creates valuable opportunities for our students to continue their academic journey with confidence,' ICC President Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey said. 'We appreciate Millikin's commitment to supporting transfer students and look forward to seeing our graduates thrive as they take their next steps.' Students who have met the requirements of the ICC Honors Program will also receive automatic acceptance into the James Millikin Honors Scholars Program. ICC transfer students will also qualify for scholarships like Millikin Tuition Promise and Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program. For more information on the programs available for ICC transfer students, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
