2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 19, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Graduate Admission


School of Exercise Science & Sport: The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program will begin in the fall of 2024. Candidates for the MSAT program ideally come from athletic training, exercise science, or kinesiology undergraduate programs. Admission to the MSAT program is based on review of individual records, transcripts, and interviews. The specific requirements and pre-requisite courses are described in the School of Exercise Science and Sport section of the Graduate Bulletin.

School of Nursing: Admission to the School of Nursing graduate education programs vary depending on degree and track options. Admission is based on review of individual records, interviews, and is competitive. The requirements for each program and options are described in the School of Nursing section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Tabor School of Business MBA Program Admission: Ideal candidates for Millikin’s MBA Program are highly motivated professionals who seek leadership positions in an organization or aspire to run their own organization. We seek to admit driven individuals who will contribute to the learning experiences of others and integrate theory with practice. Academic and professional successes are important criteria for selection into the program. Applicants are evaluated on academic record and work experience.

See requirements specific for each graduate program in the specific School section of the Graduate Bulletin.

Transfer of Credits
Students transferring from another graduate program must complete the standard admission requirements as delineated in the specific School section of the Graduate Bulletin. Courses will be evaluated and articulated on an individual basis by the program Director, with a maximum of 9 credit hours being transferred into a program. Exceptions may be made with the approval of the program Director.

Admission requirements for international applicants
All applicants must complete admission requirements specific to each master program, along with:

  • Official college transcripts (English version) with an evaluation of those transcripts by a Foreign Credentials Evaluation Agency.

Re-Admission to Millikin
Students who have voluntarily withdrawn or who have been suspended from Millikin and wish to return to the University must apply for re-admission online. Students must have a completed application on file and be approved for re-admission no later than three weeks prior to the start of the term for which they are requesting admission.

A personal statement on why the student wishes to return to Millikin must accompany all applications. Students who are applying after being academically suspended need to outline the reasons they believe the grades earned were not indicative of their academic ability and how they plan to improve their academic record should they be re-admitted to Millikin.

All applications for re-admission must meet the following criteria for approval:

  1. The Director of the Office of Student Financial Services must approve all students applying for re-admission. All outstanding balances must be paid before re-admission can be considered.
  2. If a student has completed additional academic work after leaving Millikin, an official transcript must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to any action being taken on the student’s re-admission application.
  3. Suspended Students seeking re-admission will have their credentials reviewed for re-admission by the Council on Students and Academic Standards Committee.

Students who were eligible for financial aid before leaving Millikin must meet progress requirements as stated in the Bulletin under the Financial Aid section regarding progress required for continued eligibility. The Office of Student Financial Services will review all re-admission applications for eligibility. There is no guarantee that aid received by the student prior to leaving Millikin will be at the same level or distribution between gift assistance, loans, or work-study.

Interrupted Residency

Students who return to Millikin after leaving for less than two years may maintain graduation requirements outlined in the Bulletin of the year of their original entry to the program. Students who return to Millikin after leaving for two years or more must meet graduation requirements outlined in the Bulletin for the year of their reentry. Their earned credits will be evaluated at the point of reentry.