Accreditation & Memberships
Springfield College in Illinois is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and members of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, Telephone: (312) 263-0456, Website: ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
The College is also a member of the College Entrance Examination Board, Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Administrative Officers, American Library Association, Associated Colleges of Illinois, Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators, Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education, Illinois Library Association, National Association of College Admissions Counselors, National Association of College and University Business Officers, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
The accreditations, approvals and certifications are based upon the College’s status at the writing of this catalog. Accreditations, approvals and certifications are subject to review and modification from time to time.
Educational Partnerships
2+2 Transition Science Program with Benedictine University
For Springfield College students who plan to major in the sciences, a 2+2 Transition Program has been established with the Science Department at Benedictine University on the Lisle, Illinois campus. Benedictine University is nationally-renowned for the number of its graduates who go on to earn a PH.D in science or who are accepted into medical school. Since 1993, more than 75 percent of students who majored in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology have pursued a medical degree or a doctorate. The science degrees awarded by Benedictine University include: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Science, and Nutrition (Dietetics)
w/ optional Biology Minor. (For degree content go to Bachelor Degrees, Benedictine University Science Degree programs).
How the Program Works:
- Students spend their first two years taking classes at Springfield College acquiring a broad knowledge base in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
- Students spend their last two years taking classes at Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois, where they will take most of their major courses.
- SCI graduates are automatically accepted into the program and pay the SCI tuition rate.
Science at Benedictine University:
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has awarded science education and research grants to the department three different times;
- Courses are offered in the Birck Hall of Science which houses state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory facilities;
- Courses are taught by Ph.D. faculty who are experts in their area;
- Full-time faculty teach their own courses and laboratories and hold study sessions with their students; and
- Full-time faculty members are your academic advisors, counsel you in career choices and mentor your growth during the years you are in the department.
2+2 Partnerships with Area Community Colleges
Faculty at both Springfield College - Benedictine University and partner two-year colleges have carefully planned multiple “2+2” programs of course work so that students may earn both degrees in four years without loss of credit. Our 2+2 bachelor completion programs are with Lincoln Land Community College, Parkland College, Richland Community College, Spoon River Community College and Lincoln College.
Five College Consortium for the Study of Foreign Languages and International Affairs
Five colleges in Central Illinois (Springfield College in Illinois, Illinois College, Lincoln Land Community College, MacMurray College and University of Illinois at Springfield) have formed a consortium to expand opportunities for study in foreign language and international affairs. Springfield College has established agreements with the other consortium institutions for the study of foreign languages not offered at Springfield College. Students with a special interest in foreign languages may contact the Dean of Academic Affairs for more information.
Institute for Lay Ministry Formation - Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
The Institute for Lay Ministry Formation is a two-year adult enrichment program developed to prepare lay people for leadership in parishes and other Church institutions. Candidates in the Lay Ministry Formation Program can also earn an Associate in Arts degree from Springfield College by successfully completing the College’s general education requirements. For more information contact: Dean of the Institute for Lay Ministry Formation, Catholic Pastoral Center, 1615 West Washington Street, P.O. Box 3187, Springfield, IL 62708-3187. Telephone: 217-698-8500.
Pre-Nursing 2+2 Agreements
Springfield College in Illinois has agreements with MacMurray College, Mennonite School of Nursing (ISU) and Millikin University for pre-nursing students. Students who follow the pre-nursing area of study at Springfield College will meet the requirements for the above mentioned transferring institutions.
St. John’s College
The cooperative relationship between Springfield College and St. John’s College in Springfield, Illinois, is designed for students seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing (B.S.N.) and certification. Students complete their lower division requirements in the first two years at Springfield College earning an Associate in Arts degree. Most upper division work such as the nursing education courses and clinical training is taken in the last two years at St. John’s College, which is fully accredited by all appropriate state, regional and professional agencies. Academic advisors will assist students to coordinate programs that will satisfy the lower division requirements and upper division electives as well as prepare them for professional studies at St. John’s College.
Rights Reserved
This catalog is accurate at the time of printing and subject to change as deemed appropriate. Benedictine University at Springfield reserves the right to change the requirements for admission, major or academic program, graduation, credit, content or schedule of courses, to terminate or modify programs, fees charged, regulations affecting students; to cancel the registration of any student for reason of deficiency in scholarship, unsatisfactory conduct or for other just cause.
International Students
Springfield College in Illinois is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Springfield College in Illinois is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The College admits students of any age, religion, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. Whenever the person is otherwise qualified, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability or veteran status in administration of educational and employment policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Title IX
Springfield College in Illinois, in accordance with local, state and federal law, is committed to providing equal educational opportunities and benefits to all students without regard to gender. Such opportunities and benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: student admissions, student employment, student financial assistance, student services, student activities, student housing, student academic standing and student conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Dean of Student Affairs or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington D.C.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by mandating provision of reasonable accommodations to make programs and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Through the Resource Center, Springfield College in Illinois provides support services to help ensure equal opportunity for students with special needs. Although the Resource Center is able to respond to most requests, there are natural and legal limitations to what services can be provided. It is the College’s goal to assist students in developing their potential in light of what is feasible and reasonable under the law. For more information about these services, please contact the Resource Center.
