International Study options at Millikin
Millikin University offers students the opportunity to spend anywhere from a week or two, to a summer, semester or year studying abroad. Students are given the chance to share in the life of another culture, to live with a local family or classmates, and to learn the customs of another country. Speaking a foreign language is not a pre-requisite for all study abroad programs, and class credit is transferable towards Millikin graduation in most cases. Approved International Study opportunities include direct admission to selected foreign universities, Millikin-affiliated international study programs, exchange programs, and a variety of interesting programs developed by Millikin faculty. Study abroad options at Millikin cover a wide range of locations, cultures and interests. For more information regarding the international study program please go to our website at www.millikin.edu/international/

Summer School
Registration packets are available as early as April or May, and students can register up until the class begins. Typically, Millikin offers immersion, short, and full-term summer sessions, beginning as early as the end of May and finishing no later than early August. Term length varies greatly depending on professors, course offerings and interest in courses. Although financial aid availability is limited during summer session (loans may be options if your student currently utilizes them), the summer term is an excellent way for students to catch up or get ahead on academic credit.

Registration for Fall Semester
Registration packets are available online in late March. Advising Day is April 6. Your student will meet with his/her academic advisor and devise a schedule for next fall. It may be a good idea to ask your student what classes he/she is signed up for and if he/she has fulfilled the academic credit requirements necessary to make academic progress.

REMINDER: Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are sent to most students’ home addresses for completion for the 2004-2005 academic year. This form must be submitted for processing before April 15, 2004.

Continued Opportunities for Involvement
Once your student has completed the first year at Millikin University, he/she might want to think about becoming more involved on campus. New options that will become available once your student completes the first year include serving as an Orientation Leader, a Resident Assistant or a Teaching Assistant. Encourage your student to become involved as it enhances what he/she is learning in the classroom.

Housing Assignments for Fall Semester
A housing informational meeting will take place sometime in February. In March, a selection process, known as “room draw,” will take place. Encourage your student to think about potential roommates and where they want to live next fall. Students may choose from University Housing (i.e. Blackburn, Mills, Oakland, etc…) or University-affiliated properties (i.e. The Woods and Greek houses).

On-Campus Jobs
If your student did not find an on-campus job last fall at the Job Fair or did not choose to work during the first year, it is possible that there are still options available. Encourage your student to check out the job listings posted in the Financial Aid office as they may be able to establish summer and/or fall employment as early as mid-spring.