HOUSINGM I L L I K I N U N I V E R S I T Y O F F I C E O F R E S I D E N C E L I F E

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ACTIVE STUDENT LIFEBe close to where it’s all happening – fun campus activities, athletic games, dining facilities, fitness center, and friends that are only a few doors down from you!

ACADEMIC SUCCESSIt’s been shown that students who live on campus tend to have a higher graduation rate, better GPA, and an overall more satisfactory college experience.

SAFETY FIRSTAll residence hall buildings have access-controlled entry, and The Woods is a gated community with HD color cameras, access-controlled amenities, and on-duty security officers.

COMFORTABLE LIVINGExperience all the conveniences of home while living in the residence halls, which come furnished and feature wireless internet, cable TV, phone-hookups, quiet study areas, and 24-hour laundry facilities. You’ll be able to hang out with friends in your room and watch a movie or lounge around in the common area! When you move to The Woods sophomore year, you’ll be in our ultimate home with all of the amenities you could want.

COMPATIBLE ROOMMATESRoommates are assigned based on criteria students disclose through the online housing application and roommate preference survey, so you’ll get to live with someone who shares your common interests and goals.

SIX AWESOME REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS

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We know that college is more than where you study; it’s where you live. That’s why Millikin recently invested $2 million to renovate all four first-year student residence halls (Aston, Blackburn, Dolson, and Weck). These upgrades include everything from replacing furniture and flooring to upgrading bathrooms and improving the structure of the buildings. The result is a comfortable and convenient living experience.

$2M RESIDENCE HALL IMPROVEMENTS

UPPERCLASS HOUSING OPTIONSSophomores, juniors, and seniors have the options of living in The Woods at Millikin Apartments or fraternity and sorority housing.

Fraternity and Sorority Housing The Woods at Millikin Apartments

FIRST-YEAR HOUSING OPTIONSAll first-year students live in one of four on-campus residence halls.

Aston HallBlackburn HallDolson HallWeck Hall

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FIRST-YEAR HOUSING

ASTON HALL First-Year Students

Millikin’s historic Aston Hall opened in 1907 and features four traditional floors housing 100 residents. Aston Hall is known for its tall ceilings, large hallways, and community-style bathrooms – all newly updated in 2015. Named after James Millikin’s wife, Anna B. Aston Millikin, Aston Hall offers a select number of triple rooms on the fourth floor, where you can overlook campus from the tallest residence hall at Millikin. Students are assigned to single-gender floors.

AMENITIES

• Cable TV• Community Bathrooms• Laundry Facilities

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• Secured Access• Wireless Internet

BLACKBURN HALL First-Year Students

Named after Bonnie Rebecca Blackburn, Professor of Modern Languages, Blackburn Hall houses 99 residents. This close-knit community includes newly-updated community bathrooms, long hallways, and is the closest building to Shilling Hall. Blackburn Hall features double-occupancy rooms in a traditional residence hall style. Students are assigned to a single-gender floor.

AMENITIES

• Access to Kitchen• Air Conditioning• Cable TV• Community Bathrooms• Ice Machine

• Laundry Facilities• Secured Access• Vending Machines• Wireless Internet

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DOLSON HALL First-Year Students

Jack C. Dolson Hall boasts four floors of suite-style living in our newest residence hall (opened in 1997) housing 200 co-ed residents. Each floor offers a large lounging area that comes equipped with a kitchen — providing a great space for socializing and programming. Dolson Hall room options include single, double, and quad rooms. You will also find a great resource in having the Office of Residence Life located on the ground floor of this residential building. Dolson Hall was named in 2007 after a prominent Decatur businessman, Jack C. Dolson, owner of Dolson Outdoor Advertising.

AMENITIES

• Access to Kitchen• Air Conditioning• Cable TV• Ice Machine• Laundry Facilities

• Secured Access• Suite-Shared Bathrooms• Vending Machines• Wireless Internet

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WECK HALL First-Year Students

Located directly across the street from Shilling Hall is Weck Hall, Millikin’s quaint two-story, suite-style residence hall. Weck houses 52 residents and includes a large first-floor lounge and study room. The benefits of living in this building include an intimate sense of community and single bathrooms shared by each group of four residents. Weck Hall was named after alumni W. Meredith and F. Rosalia Weck, who were the owners and operators of Decatur’s Haines and Essick, Inc. Weck Hall was dedicated in 1994.

AMENITIES

• Cable TV• Laundry Facilities• Secured Access• Shared-Suite Bathrooms

• Vending Machines• Wireless Internet

FIRST-YEAR LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES

FIRST-YEAR LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIESLiving-Learning Communities (LLCs) are an option for students wanting to live on the same floor or in the same building as those who share a common interest, passion, or major. Students may indicate whether they would like to be a part of an LLC on the Millikin Housing Application. The Office of Residence Life reviews the applications and students are placed in a community based on preference and availability.

BIG BLUE EXPERIENCE Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Development, this community is a great option for first-year students looking to get involved, supporting the Big Blue spirit, and becoming active leaders on the Millikin campus.

BUSINESS Supported by the Tabor School of Business, the Business LLC offers intentional programming and networking opportunities for its residents.

COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS Supported by the College of Fine Arts, this community is focused on providing an environment conducive to the busy fine arts student, while also encouraging creativity and individuality.

COMMITMENT TO THE SCIENCES A great community for any student interested in the fields of Biology, Botany, Math, Chemistry, or Physics. Historically, this LLC is a great example of Millikin’s devotion to performance learning.

HONORS An option for students accepted into the MU Honors Program, the Honors LLC fosters a home-like support system for students with similar academic rigor. The community naturally provides a structure for group classwork and discussion.

INTERNATIONAL A globally focused LLC designed to allow American and International students to create a unique community together. Residents can expect programming on global awareness, diversity, and culture, as well as strong support from the Center for International Education.

LONG-VANDERBURG (LV) First-year students accepted into the LV Scholars Program will automatically be reserved space in this engaging and active community. The LV Program recognizes high scholastic achievement among those students who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, leadership, and community service.

NURSING Students living in the Nursing LLC have a strong support network built into their environment through specialized faculty interaction and programming.

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UPPERCLASS HOUSING

FRATERNITY AND SORORITYHOUSING Sophomore, Junior & Senior Greek MembersThe Greek community at Millikin consists of 10 chapters and five chapter houses. Over 25% of the student body chooses to join a fraternity or sorority during their time at MU. Going Greek enables students to focus on scholarship, service, and leadership while networking and creating life-long friendships. First- year students may begin considering membership in Greek Life during their second semester on campus and live in the chapter housing beginning sophomore year.

SORORITY CHAPTER HOUSES

Alpha Chi OmegaDelta Delta DeltaPi Beta Phi

FRATERNITY CHAPTER HOUSES

Sigma Alpha EpsilonTau Kappa Epsilon

UPPERCLASS HOUSING

The Woods at Millikin is a privately-owned complex that partners with Millikin to house over 600 students in luxury apartment-style living. It offers the ultimate living experience for upperclass students. Apartments feature four private bedrooms, full kitchen with microwave, washer and/or dryer, private deck or patio, and modern furnishings. The Woods also offers a long list of community amenities, including a pool, fitness center, computer lab, and gated community.

APARTMENT FEATURES

• Flat panel HDTVs in all Living Rooms• Fully furnished• Free high-speed wireless internet• Free local phone and cable• Double sink/vanity with mirror• Full-size loft beds• Closets with organizers• Private bedrooms with lock and key• Private deck/patio• Handicap-accessible units

COMMUNITY FEATURES

• On-site management, security and maintenance• Staff and apartment available during

school breaks• Computer Lab with free color printing• Theater Room• Big Blue Clubhouse with gaming area and

TV lounge• Resort-style pool and sundeck• Fully-equipped fitness center• Tanning booth• Free Parking

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“I am excited to have my own place and have that sense of privacy” ~Trevor

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Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors

“The computer lab at The Woods is a perfect study area.” ~ Mary“The computer lab at The Woods is a perfect study area.” ~ Mary is a perfect study area.” ~ Mary

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