Millikin University & Illinois Central College Announce Agreement to Streamline Transfer Process

The agreement is effective beginning with the 2025-26 academic year

East Peoria, IL (04/08/2025) — Millikin University and Illinois Central College (ICC) are proud to announce a new partnership in which ICC graduates will be automatically accepted and be able to complete their Millikin bachelor's degree in two years with full-time enrollment. The agreement will strengthen the transfer process and provide a seamless transfer experience for students. This agreement is effective beginning the 2025-26 academic year.

ICC students who wish to transfer to Millikin will be provided with a plan of study, as well as automatic acceptance into a Millikin baccalaureate degree program upon successful completion of 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."

Upon successful completion of an AA or AS degree and the appropriate relevant coursework from ICC, transfer students with a 2.0 cumulative GPA can complete the following programs in two years (four semesters) at Millikin:

Accounting, Art, Agribusiness, Applied Statistics, Arts Technology, Art Therapy, Arts Administration, Athletic Training (3+2), Biochemistry, Biology, Business Communication, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity (can be completed after two years after an AAS), Digital Marketing, Elementary Education, Engineering Science (can be completed after two years after an AES), English Education, English Studies, English Writing, Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Management, Management Info Systems, Mathematics, Multimedia Communication, Music (requires audition), Music Business, Nursing (requires three semesters at ICC and five semesters at Millikin) Organizational Leadership (can be completed after two years after specific AAS degree, visit millikin.edu/ICC for more details), Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Sport & Recreation Management, and Theatre.

"Illinois Central College is committed to providing students with clear, seamless pathways to further their education and achieve their goals. This partnership with Millikin University creates valuable opportunities for our students to confidently continue their academic journey," 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."

ICC Students transferring with a completed AA, AS, AFA, or AES degree will have satisfied 100% of their University Studies requirements and can complete their Millikin bachelor's degree in two years, provided they are enrolled full-time (12-18 credits per semester).

Students who have successfully met the requirements of the ICC Honors Program are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the James Millikin Honors Scholars Program upon application.

Illinois Central College students can also take advantage of the Millikin Tuition Promise and Big Blue Pledge: Illinois Free Tuition Program, 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.

For more information on the Millikin programs available to Illinois Central College transfer students and a complete list of the specific program and course articulation details, visit millikin.edu/ICC.

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