Lincoln College View Book 2018

300 Keokuk St. Lincoln, IL 62656 1-800-569-0556 lincolncollege.edu

2017-2018 VIEW BOOK

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CONTENTS Degree Options 4-5 Traditional Format 6-7 Accelerated Format 8 Support Services 9 Alumni 10-11 Athletics 12-13 Student Life 14-15

LINCOLN COLLEGE Lincoln College is rich in history and tradition. For more than 150 years,

Student Activites 16-17 Financial Aid 18-19

students of all backgrounds and abilities have realized their full potential.

Everyone involved in this vibrant institution works together as an entire campus community to explore new ways

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to meet the evolving needs of learners.

We actively seek innovative ways to provide students more than your typical

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classroom experience.

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DEGREE OPTIONS

MY VIEW

is promising from the start

EARN YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE AT LINCOLN COLLEGE At Lincoln College you are exposed to a variety of cultures and backgrounds. The small class sizes provide an opportunity to develop close working relationships with faculty members, who become mentors and lifelong friends.

150+ years of helping students of all backgrounds and

average student to

abilities maximize their

faculty ratio

potential

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15:1

1,000 students experiencing outstanding at Lincoln College

31,000+ students educated since 1865

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TRADITIONAL FORMAT

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

THIS VIEW

allows me to choose

MAJORS Business Management Community and Human Services Conservation Biology Criminal Justice Exercise Science Jazz Studies Radio, Television, and New Media Sport Management Theatre Vocal Performance MINORS Business Management Criminal Justice Diversity Studies English Studies

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Sport Management

The academic experience our

Vocal Arts

students receive is what makes Lincoln

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

College stand out from other colleges or universities. Learning doesn’t just

General Studies

happen in the classroom. It happens in

Pre-Nursing

the every day lives of our students.

With our expanding four-year degree

SPECIALIZED TRANSFER OPTIONS AGRICULTURE University of Illinois College of ACES

programs, you will be introduced to your career field as early as your freshman year, through traditional classes as well as through the many campus and

NURSING

community resources that are available

St. Francis Medical Center

to you. Choose from a variety of

University of Saint Francis

degrees and courses offered to fit your needs.

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ACCELERATED FORMAT

ACCELERATED BRIDGE TO EDUCATION (ABE)

SUPPORT SERVICES

THIS VIEW

gives me the support I need

Lincoln College’s ABE program offers accelerated academic degree options designed specifically for busy working professionals and non-traditional students in the central Illinois area.

HELPING STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL It’s not just a slogan, it is a common thread winding through our entire history. We take seriously our responsibility to partner with our students to give them the tools and support to succeed.

We’re in this together!

ACADEMIC ADVISING Guides students toward degree completion, assists with proper utilization of campus resources and shares strategies and techniques to assist with student success and goal attainment.

ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S DEGREES Business Management Criminal Justice

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER Faculty members and tutors provide FREE professional tutoring to help students succeed. Learning specialists are available to

Entrepreneurship

assist with homework, brainstorming topic ideas, research, test

Health Services Administration

prep, study strategies, writing assignments and so much more.

Liberal Arts Organizational Leadership Supply Chain & Logistics Management LOCATIONS Normal, IL IVCC in Oglesby, IL ICC North Campus in Peoria, IL

ACCESS PROGRAM Allows students diagnosed with AD/HD to work with an academic coach to develop skills and strategies that are essential to their academic success while moving towards earning a degree.

CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES Strives to empower students and alumni with the appropriate skills and resources to navigate the career explorations and job search processes.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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Counseling Services

Health Services

Disability Services

Military & Veteran Services

Embedded Classroom Tutoring

Walk-In Tutoring Labs

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SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI

ALUMNI VIEW

allows me to dream big

Phil Styles

Class of 1987 Executive Vice President, Willis Towers Watson 2011 Man of the Year, Chicago Defender Newspaper 2017 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient

Darwin Runyon Class of 1981

Founder, President and Principal Partner – Justil Companies

Richard and Mary Ellen Martin

Manager of Peoria County Farm Bureau for 11 years

Classes of 1958 and 1959

Agribusiness Leaders Burtonview Co-Op Prairie Farmer Magazine Master Farmer Lincoln Courier Citizen of the Year

Rikeesha Phelon Class of 1997

Danielle Stanley Class of 2009

Research Associate Center for Tax and Budget Accountability Springfield Business Journal “40 under 40” award winner 2017 Young Alumni Award Recipient

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Owner: Phelon Public Strategies Valedictorian, Academic All-American Former Press Secretary to Illinois Senate President 2016 Lincoln College Young Alumni Award Recipient

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ATHLETICS

The Lincoln College Lynx are proud to announce the transition to the National

SPORTS VIEW

allows me to explore my passions

Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Fall 2018. Student athletes can participate in their respective athletic program for four years while earning their bachelor’s degree.

MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming/Diving Track Wrestling

Competitive Club Teams Cheerleading

2016/2017 HIGHLIGHTS 37 Academic All-Americans Top Academic Team in Nation Softball Freshman of the Year Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Year Women’s Basketball

Volleyball

Five All-Americans Wrestling

WOMEN’S SPORTS

Fourth in the Nation Wrestling

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming/Diving Track Volleyball

Competitive Club Team Cheerleading

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19 All-Americans Swimming Fifth in the Nation Men’s Volleyball Conference Coach of the Year Men’s Soccer All-American Men’s Track

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STUDENT LIFE

HOME SWEET HOME

STUDENT LIFE VIEW

You are embarking on a new experience and joining a

gives me the comfort I need

unique community at Lincoln College. Much of the sense of community develops over time in the residence halls, as they truly do become your home away from home. They are more than just places to live; they are places where you will interact with friends at all hours of the day or night while talking, studying or just relaxing.

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME Traditional Residence Halls The traditional-style residence halls offer double occupancy rooms with a community bathroom on each floor.

Suite-Style Residence Halls Shared by two students, a suite offers two rooms (one student per room) with a shared bathroom in between.

Multi-Suite Apartment Complex The newest living option to Lincoln College, the multi-suite complex offers three, four and five single bedroom units with a shared lounge area.

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meals per week, buffet style

residence halls on campus

hours of free daily shuttle service

daily Amtrak trains for easy travel

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ACTIVITY VIEW

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Allows me to be involved

Class is done for the day and you’re caught up on your homework. It’s time for you to experience student life at Lincoln College.

Hit the intramural fields and courts with everything from basketball and frisbee golf to ping pong and flag football.

Get involved with the college radio station WLNX-FM 88.9 or television station LCTV. Stay fit by taking advantage of the Joslin Fitness Center on campus.

You can take in a movie downtown with free shuttle services and $2 tickets.

Yet, with so many special activities and guests offering

FINE ARTS

entertainment on campus

Explore your passion in the fine arts! Let

throughout the school year,

your voice be heard in our plays, choir

you may never want to leave

performances and musical ensembles or

campus.

show off your latest dance moves in our dance performances.

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intercollegiate athletic programs

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intramural sports

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FINANCIAL VIEW

FINANCIAL AID

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

100% of full-time students in a traditional

Lincoln College offers an outstanding education experience while making the investment affordable through generous scholarships and a very competitive tuition cost.

supports my dreams

program receive a scholarship or grant based on one or more of the following

Lincoln College is one of the most affordable private colleges in Illinois and comparable to public four-year universities.

areas: academics, athletics or fine arts.

In addition, many students may also

$17,100

Lincoln College Tuition

vs.

$27,779

qualify for other financial aid in the form

Illinois Private College Average Tuition (as of 2015-16 per www.collegecalc.org)

of grants that do not need to be repaid.

2017-18 Tuition and Fees Tuition

$17,100

Student Life Fee

$1,000

Room & Board

$7,400

Total Cost of Attendance Suite Style Residence Hall Multi-Suite Apartment Complex

$25,500 add $1,400 add $1,800

File your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1.

AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS PER TRADITIONAL PROGRAM STUDENT …….$12,000 All charges are subject to change. The charges above represent a standard full-time, traditional program class schedule. Some courses may require additional fees for supplemental materials.

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Lincoln College FAFSA Code 001709

100%

FREE

150

of Lincoln College

TUTORING

federal work study jobs on campus

program receive a

full-time students in our traditional scholarship or grant

$6.3 MILLION of financial aid awarded in 2016

$250,000 available in annual & endowed scholarships

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ADMISSIONS

STEP 1

Complete the free application for admission at lincolncollege.edu/apply

YOUR VIEW

helps me with MY view

STEP 2

Submit ACT or SAT test scores and request high school transcripts from your guidance counselor or registrar. Students transferring from another college or university must also submit their college transcripts.

Test scores and transcripts should be submitted to the Office of Admissions at 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656.

ACT Code - 1062 SAT College Board Code - 1406

STEP 3

Schedule your campus visit by calling 1-800-569-0556 or visiting us online at lincolncollege.edu

STEP 4

Complete FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov as soon as possible after October 1 of your senior year. We suggest filing before November 1.

Lincoln College FAFSA Code - 001709

STEP 5

Accept your admissions offer by submitting the $50 enrollment deposit and the $125 housing deposit (for residential students) at lincolncollege.edu

Fall 2016 Class Profile • 2.60 Average GPA • 18 Average ACT equivalent to 960 SAT (new scale) • 54% Men / 46% Women

Admissions Requirements

• Illinois Residents – 87%

2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale 16 ACT or 860 SAT (new scale)

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VISIT LINCOLN COLLEGE

Experience Lincoln College during a private scheduled tour or an Open House and discover first-hand what makes Lincoln unique. Open Houses are offered throughout the year giving you a chance to tour our beautiful campus, meet faculty and staff, talk with current Lincoln College students and get to know prospective students like yourself.

While visiting Lincoln College, take the opportunity to explore the town of Lincoln. With a population of approximately 14,000 residents, the City of Lincoln provides a safe environment with a small town charm. The city boasts shopping, multiple dining options, coffee shops and recreational activities such as bowling and a newly remodeled movie theatre. Arrival to and from campus is available via Amtrak. With direct interstate access to Chicago, St. Louis, the Quad Cities, Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington and dozens of other cities, Lincoln sits at the transportation crossroads of Illinois roadways.

TOUR CAMPUS ONLINE Although we encourage the trip to Lincoln, we understand that not everyone is able to make it. That’s okay – you can see campus from the comfort of your home through our virtual campus tour at lincolncollege.edu

2017-2018 OPEN HOUSE DATES September 23 October 9 (Columbus Day) January 15 (MLK Day) February 19 (President’s Day) April 21 June 22

Accepted Students Day November 18 March 10

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