Catalog 2022-2023

The alumni of Illinois College have an enviable record of career success in such fields as education, law, medicine and allied fields, the ministry, social work, journalism, engineering, and business. Leaders in these fields constantly affirm that the best preparation for the professions is a liberal arts background.

Illinois College makes every effort through its career planning program to assist students in preparing for the career of their choice not only through the traditional curriculum but through a range of co-curricular opportunities. Students should bear in mind that most professional schools require a college record of more than average achievement for admission.

To ensure that all members of our community live, work, and learn in an environment where they can thrive, we affirm four guiding virtues: commitment, curiosity, clarity, and civility.

With commitment, we will work diligently to support our community and pursue excellence.

With curiosity, we will be eager to learn, open to new information, ready to take risks, and earnest in our pursuit of growth.

With clarity, we will be open and honest with each other, and act with integrity at all times.

With civility, we will treat one another with respect and care, and seek justice and understanding within and beyond our community.

Through commitment, curiosity, clarity, and civility, we pledge to uphold the mission and vision of Illinois College, ensuring that, both individually and collectively, we do all we can to make a positive difference in our world. (Adopted by the Faculty, 2018)

An academic community can only function if the rights and responsibilities of all its members are recognized. Illinois College requires that students be familiar with stated College policies and procedures as printed in the Student Handbook (Illinois College Blue Book https://www.ic.edu/studenthandbook), which also includes the Code of Student Conduct, disciplinary process and appeal information.

Students who violate Illinois College policies may be subject to warning, probation, deferred suspension, suspension or dismissal. A student who has been dismissed for non-academic reasons and wishes to return must apply in writing to the Provost. The Provost in consultation with the Associate Dean of Students will then make a determination on readmission. If the student’s request for readmission is denied, the student may submit an appeal letter. The appeal letter should include evidence of new and substantive information or why they believe they were denied due process on their request to be readmitted.

Office of Admission
Illinois College
1101 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

217.245.3030
Fax: 217.245.3034
Tollfree:866.464.526

E-mail: admission@ic.edu
web: www.ic.edu

Office of Student Financial Services
Illinois College
1101 West College Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650

217.245.3035 Fax: 217.245.3274
Toll free: 866.464.5265
E-mail: sfs@ic.edu
web: www.ic.edu

Office of Student Financial Service
Illinois College
1101 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
FAFSA code: 001688
217.245.3035  Fax:  217.245.3274  Toll free: 866.464.5265 
Email: sfs@ic.edu 
web: www.ic.edu

Illinois College offers a wide variety of need-based and merit-based programs. Need-based aid is awarded based on the premise that the primary responsibility of paying for college lies with the student and his or her parents. Aid is intended to help fill the gap between the cost of the education and the family’s ability to pay.

Eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.gov. The Illinois College school code is 001688. Students should file by October 31 in order to receive full consideration for all federal, state and institutional programs. Illinois College does not provide any institutional aid for part-time enrollment, for summer school or for students that have earned a baccalaureate degree.

Financial aid packages are prepared for students based on their demonstrated eligibility and individual circumstances. Awards may include grants, scholarships, loans and/or work-study opportunities. Eligibility for need-based aid is evaluated every year by completing a new FAFSA. Award amounts may increase or decrease as the family’s financial situation changes.

Dates indicate the years of appointment to the Faculty and to the present rank.