REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS
All students (undergraduate, graduate, ADCP) must check in online before classes begin and have their student accounts settled by the due date on the statement. The online check-in process includes vehicle registration, submission of immunization records (new students only), and updates to profile information in Self-Service. Self-Service will be open for registration and schedule changes through Monday, August 26.
Incoming and returning students who will start class on August 27, 2024, must fulfill all financial obligations by 5 p.m. on August 21 (the Wednesday before classes start) OR will have their registration cancelled and not be allowed to attend classes. Incoming students also must submit all required immunization records and transcripts by Aug. 21.
A $250 re-enrollment fee will be assessed to students who re-register for classes after completing all necessary processes. Check with your Student Financial Services counselor today to see what you need to do!
Classes begin on Tuesday, August 27, 2024
View the Academic Calendar & Course Schedule Info
Welcome home! At Milligan, Residence Life is about so much more than where you sleep at night. It’s about building a community and creating an environment that helps you to grow emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It’s about who you are and who God is creating you to be!
NEW STUDENTS should arrive and check-in to the residence halls on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Stop first at the Student Center (SUB) to check-in and THEN go to your dorm. Residence Life Staff will be on hand to check you in to your new home and give you your keys. Click here to find out more details about specific residence halls, room assignments, and suggested room needs.
Housing assignments will be made in early July.
COMMUTERS click here »
RETURNING STUDENTS can return to the residence halls on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Returning students who arrive earlier than this will NOT be permitted to stay in the residence halls unless they are involved in a school-related activity that requires them to arrive earlier and they have been approved by Residence Life. Students who arrive prior to their designated time will have a daily charge and must be pre-approved by the Dean of Students (423.461.8981).
Matriculation is a longstanding tradition where new students officially “sign in” to the records of the university. NEW STUDENTS must participate in Matriculation on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 p.m. Parents and families are encouraged to attend!
New students will receive further information about Orientation from the Admissions Office.
In addition to lots of clubs and organizations, consider getting involved in the Performing, Visual, or Communicative Arts!
MUSIC ENSEMBLES & PRIVATE LESSONS
All Milligan students are eligible to participate in music ensembles and music lessons. Join one of our great vocal ensembles (Women’s Chorale, Concert Choir) or our fabulous orchestra. Or you can learn a new instrument by signing up for lessons (guitar, cello, violin, etc.). You can even take classes to learn to read music (MUSC 141: Music Theory Fundamentals). Participating in music is a great break from your studies and a wonderful way to make friends. Learn more at www.milligan.edu/music or contact Dr. Kellie Brown.
JOIN THE STAMPEDE
Be part of The Stampede, Milligan’s student-run news service. News, commentary and opinion, photography, video — in print, online and TV. We’re looking for writers, producers, editors, TV anchors, photographers, videographers, bloggers. Whether you want to contribute occasionally or be a regular staff member, you’ll find a place in the Stampede. Open to all students and optional academic credit is available. For more information, contact Professor Jim Dahlman, faculty adviser (sjdahlman@milligan.edu, phone 423.461.8994).
STREAM TEAM
Gain experience in live video streaming broadcasts! Students may sign up for Comm 185-Video Streaming and Production, for 1 to 3 credit hours. Students can volunteer if they don’t have room to add more hours to their schedule. We are looking for students that wish to be a part of the production team: operate cameras, graphics, direct, produce, line up halftime interviews, provide commentary (play by play or color) for athletic games such as Men’s and Women’s basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Women’s Softball and Men’s Baseball. We also stream various campus specialty events that occur during the semester. If you are interested in more information about this opportunity please contact Kaylee Hendrickson at KMHendrickson@milligan.edu.
WUMC
WUMC is Milligan’s student operated campus radio station. The station broadcasts a variety of content including music, comedy, talk, live sports, live music and more! WUMC is broadcast on 90.5FM, streamed online at milliganradio.com, and show are published on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Shows are open to all students, and no prior experience is necessary. More details on how to sign up and the complete show lineup will be available at milliganradio.com. You can also follow WUMC on Instagram (@milliganradio), Facebook (WUMC Milligan Radio), or Twitter (@milliganradio).
CREDIT BY EXAM
Official AP and CLEP score transcripts will be evaluated by the Associate Registrar. Credit will be granted according to the policies established by the Milligan Academic Committee and outlined in the Testing Services section of the Milligan catalog. If you took an AP exam and requested an official score report to be sent to Milligan University, applicable credit should be applied to your Milligan transcript by your first day of classes.
CLEP exams may be taken at any authorized CLEP testing site and score reports sent to Milligan University. Credit for CLEP exams will not be granted after a student has earned a cumulative total of 64 hours of college credit.
Requirements for exams are subject to change upon the recommendation of the Academic Committee. If you have any questions regarding AP or CLEP credit, please contact Becky Robertson, Associate Registrar, at 423.461.8415.
MATH PLACEMENT EXAM
Transfer students who have not completed a math class, first-time students who did not submit ACT/SAT scores for admission, and first time students with an ACT Math sub-score of 18 or below (SAT 480 or below)must take a mathematics placement assessment online.Performance on the assessment determines placement in MATH 090, Math Strategies for College Success. The assessment will open in mid-June and will close in mid-August. Students who must complete the assessment will receive instructions by email using their Milligan email account. After the MATH 090 professor evaluates each exam, students and advisors will be notified that the results support completing MATH 090 or that the student will be exempt from the course.
First-time who did not submit scores for admission but who have taken the ACT or SAT are welcome to provide scores for placement purposes.
WRITING AND STUDY SKILLS ASSESSMENTS
First-time students who did not submit ACT/SAT scores for admission and students with an ACT English score of 19 or below (SAT EBRW score of 520 or below) must take the ACCUPLACER assessment to determine if HUMN 093, Strategies for College Success in Reading, Writing, and Studying, will be required. Students who must complete the assessment will receive instructions by email using their Milligan email account. The assessment will open in mid-April. After completing the assessment, students will receive an email notifying them of their course placement. HUMN 093 is offered in Fall 2024.
Students who did not submit scores for admission but who have taken the ACT or SAT are welcome to provide the scores for placement purposes.
SPANISH & FRENCH PLACEMENT EXAMS
Students who have completed two years of high school French or Spanish and students who speak French or Spanish in their homes may take a placement exam to determine the appropriate level of language placement. These exams do not grant credit. They merely help faculty determine the level at which students should begin language study at Milligan. Students with placement exam scores at an advanced level may attempt to earn credit by taking a CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam. See the “Testing” section (“Academic Policies”) of the Milligan Catalog for a chart showing the CLEP scores required for Milligan credit. For information about French or Spanish placement, contact Todd Edmondson at tedmondson@milligan.edu.
All financial processes must be completed and the balance paid, or enrolled in a payment plan, on or before 5 p.m. on August 21, the Wednesday before classes start. If not completed, the class schedule will be cancelled. A $250 re-enrollment fee will be assessed to students who re-register for classes after completing all necessary processes. See www.milligan.edu/catalog (policies>financial) for more details.
THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE:
Any student with an unpaid balance at the end of the day on the registration cancellation date will have their registration cancelled and will no longer be allowed to attend classes. In order to re-register for classes, students will have to satisfactorily resolve all financial issues and will be assessed a $250 re-enrollment fee.
Payment Options
Milligan offers an interest-free payment plan that is an easy, affordable way to pay for the year’s charges (not covered by other aid); the enrollment fee is $75.
You can also pay with cash, checks, credit/debit cards, or make payments online.
Charges
For a complete list of charges, visit Student Financial Services »
Work-Study
If you have accepted work-study on your award letter, you will receive a work-study contract. Wages earned through work-study positions are paid twice monthly. If you have any questions about your work-study award, contact Student Financial Services at 800.447.4880. If you have questions about your work-study job assignment, please contact the Payroll & Student Employment Coordinator at 423.461.8713.
Check Your Email for Notifications
Your Milligan University email account is used regularly to notify you of important information regarding your financial aid and/or student account.
Contact admissions@milligan.edu or call 800.262.8337.