Honors Convocation
May 1
Survival Kit Orders Due
May 14
Summer Immersion Starts
May 18
Baccalaureate Service
Undergraduate Commencement
June 9, 10, 12 & 13
Freshman Orientation & Registration
June 10 - 25
Full Term Summer School
All proceeds from the Parents Association fundraisers are used to sponsor Fall Family Weekend and to award student scholarships.
Allen, Justin
Arn, Bobby
Buchanan, Brittany
Buck, Michelle
Clark, Dustin
Culver, Lauren
Gambaccini, Sam
Hill, Andrew
Jesek, Sophi
Jurkiewicz, Carrie
Miller, Ken
Miller, Kenneth J
Miller, Matt
Mitchell, Meghan
Moderow, Adam
Morris, Brett
Parks, Clay
Pearce, Molly
Rosenberg, Melissa
Schenk, Andrew
Spelde, Audrey
Stirtz, Cassidy
Trumpy, Shae
Woods, Karen
Perhaps your college student is returning home for the summer to the same job that he or she had since high school or over previous semester/summer breaks. Or maybe he or she will need to find a job. Either way there are several points to consider in order to ensure a great summer experience.
If your student plans on returning home to a previously held job, he or she should first evaluate if this is in their best interest to do so. It may be time to find an internship or other opportunity that will be a career building experience. This would include any type of employment or volunteer position that allows him or her to clarify or confirm career goals and would help to increase marketability as a job candidate upon graduation.
The process of looking for a summer job or internship should begin early in the spring. Most employers who routinely hire college students for summer employment or internships often have deadlines for application in March or April. Some have even earlier deadlines, but it’s never too early to plan for next year.
Your student will need a well-developed resume to submit in application for most internship opportunities. The Career & Experiential Education Center helps students to develop resumes and to find the real world experience employers seek in new college graduates. Have them stop by today for a one on one meeting to discuss his or her specific summer experience needs.
- Early Registration for the Fall 2008 term is April 2 to May 7. Remember, that your student’s account must be in good standing in order to register.
- Student Financial Aid awards for the 2008-09 academic year will be available by May 1st for those students who have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have not yet filed, please be sure to do so as soon as possible! Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the 2008-09 academic year application.
- Graduation is May 18. If your student is graduating, remember that they must submit the $35 graduation fee, and their account must be paid in full prior to the ceremony in order to participate and receive their diploma.
Note to graduating loan borrowers: All students who borrow a Federal loan during their academic career are required to complete an Exit Loan Counseling Session. Very soon your student will be receiving a campus e-mail reminder about this requirement. If your student wants to get a jump on completing this requirement, he/she can visit, http://www.mapping-your-future.org and select the “online student loan counseling” icon. Federal Perkins Loan borrowers may receive additional information from ECSI, Millikin’s Perkins Loan Servicer. - May/Summer Immersion term begins on May 19. If your student plans to take an immersion course, please make sure they stop in the SSC to confirm payment deadlines.
- Fall 2008 Billing Statements will be mailed during the first week in July to your student’s home address. The due date will be July 25th. To ensure your student’s financial aid credits are accurate on this first billing statement for the term, please complete all of your student’s financial aid documents by June 30th.
Ensuring your student has accepted and completed all financial aid/loan documents will reduce your balance due for the term. If there will be money owed on the account after all financial aid distributions, a payment plan can be automatically established. July’s billing statement will indicate the first monthly payment amount due for the term that must be paid by the due date, July 25th.
Please note: All subsequent billing statements for the Fall 2008 term, will be emailed to the student and their authorized user(s). If you are not currently receiving these electronic billing statements, please have your student grant you access as an authorized user through the MU Account Suite.
If there is anything that you need assistance with to ensure that your student’s information is complete for next Fall, please contact us. Our knowledgeable SSC representatives would be happy to help! The SSC staff can be reached at 1-800-373-7733, (option 1) or 217-424-6317, or by email at studentservicecenter@millikin.edu.
In addition, the 15th annual Millikin University Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium will offer presentations throughout the day, and the Humanities Undergraduate Research Forum (HURF) will return with presentations of especially outstanding work in the afternoon. We hope you will be able to attend, see what your scholar has been up to, and experience and enjoy the impressive results of a Millikin University education.
Would your student like to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure?
Check out the Summer Immersion courses being offered this year!
http://www.millikin.edu/immersion
Registration for Fall Term
Registration for Fall classes will take place April 2nd through May 7th. Check out the Registrar’s website for information regarding online registration: http://www.millikin.edu/registrar/online.asp
The end of the school year brings an opportunity for students to enjoy the spring weather while attend a number of different programs and activities, depending on your son or daughters interest. Encourage you child to visit the Office of Student Programs in Lower Richards Treat University Center any time to get connected with many involvement opportunities. You might speak with your student about the weekly emails he or she receives regarding upcoming campus events. Students and families are also encouraged to visit the Office of Student Programs website (http://www.millikin.edu/student_programs) and download the most current version of the campus events calendar. Below are just a few of the programs taking place this spring.
University Center Board
Spring 2008
Millikin's University Center Board continues to provide various entertainment options for students. The spring semester includes critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, comedians, recreation events, outdoor activities, and a Spring Sibs Weekend (taking place on April 5 and April 6), which features an outdoor movie Friday night and an outdoor concert with fun interactive activities Saturday afternoon. These programs are promoted on campus so encourage your students to be on the lookout for these events. Visit http://www.millikin.edu/ucb for more information and a list of upcoming events.
Leadership Development Series
April 28, 2008 7:00pm
The Office of Student Programs will be hosting a leadership workshop presented by Melinda Rueter, Adjunct Instructor of Communications, for all students. The interactive workshop will focus on the topic of maintaining healthy relationships through communication. Rueter will provide students with valuable skills and information to enhance their leadership abilities.
Greek Week
April 13-20, 2008
Millikin University's Greek community includes over 400 students in 5 sororities and 5 fraternities. Greek Week is the opportunity for these organizations to share and showcase their core values of scholarship, service, leadership, and brotherhood/sisterhood to the Millikin University and Decatur communities. Events during this week include a talent show, cookout, speaker, and an awards banquet, in addition to many other events throughout the week. The Office of Student Programs along with all of the Greek councils and organizations at Millikin encourage everyone to participate and share in this week. Be on the lookout for flyers and campus announcements for information on the week as the event approaches.
We hope you will join us for some of these outstanding events!
Sincerely,
Amy Colvin, Assistant Director
Office of Student Programs
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Plan to stop in the bookstore and see the great Graduation Gifts we have in stock.
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www.striglos.com/millikin is the place to get your Millikin gifts and apparel. Open 24/7!
AFFORDABLE TEXTBOOKS!
Shop the campus bookstore for used books and competitive prices.
NEW CLOTHES!
New styles, new colors, and lots of affordable apparel.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm