Closure Information
Lincoln College has permanently closed
After 157 years of serving students, Lincoln College ceased operations on May 13, 2022. This site remains online to help former students and alumni find the records and resources they need.
How can we help you?
The most commonly requested resources are below.
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Request a Transcript
Official transcripts and degree verifications are handled by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Start here for step-by-step instructions.
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Yearbook Archives
More than 50 digitized Lincoln College yearbooks — the Lynxite and Imprints, spanning 1927 to 2007 — free to browse on the Internet Archive.
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Lincoln Heritage Museum
The museum remains open to the public in Lincoln, Illinois, preserving one of the finest collections of Abraham Lincoln artifacts in the country.
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Railsplitter Community Foundation
A community foundation serving Logan County and the surrounding region through grantmaking and charitable giving.
railsplittercf.org
About the closure
Over 157 years, Lincoln College endured the economic crisis of 1887, a major campus fire in 1912, the Spanish flu of 1918, the Great Depression, World War II, and the 2008 global financial crisis. It closed permanently on May 13, 2022, following the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though we are experiencing undeniable grief and sadness, we find comfort in knowing Lincoln College has served generations of alumni who have undoubtedly impacted our world. Lincoln College closure announcement, 2022
Lincoln College was regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission throughout its operation. Degrees earned at Lincoln College remain valid and are recognized by employers and other colleges and universities.
Contact
Lincoln College no longer maintains a staffed campus office. Written inquiries are answered by the College’s remaining business office.
Mailing Address
Lincoln CollegePO Box 247
Lincoln, IL 62656