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Spring October 15th
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Do It Online - Admissions in 7 Easy Steps This web page is designed to help the prospective graduate student to apply for admission online. It is strongly suggested you print or keep this page active if you are new to entering data on online forms. Although the Graduate School continuously accepts applications year-round, it is strongly suggested that you meet published admission deadlines. Late applications are automatically transferred to the next upcoming term, without notice to the student. Instructions for Applying Online Step 1: Apply online To apply online click the "Apply Online" link in the column on the left side of this page. The CSU X-press window will open. Please select "Apply for Admission". Create a new account by selecting "First time user account creation" and you will be asked to create a login ID and a 6-digit password. If you are an active undergraduate student or a graduate-at-large student changing to degree status, you may use the login ID/PIN you currently use to access the system. Step 2: Select your application Applications for admission are based on the status or the type of applicant seeking admission to the university. There are several application types available on the drop down menu once you have set up your new account and selected your admission term. The following online applications are currently available:
Domestic/Permanent Resident	International
Graduate –Master/Graduate Certificate (G1)	Graduate -Master (G2)
Graduate – Nondegree/at-Large (G3)
Graduate – Readmit Nondegree (G4)
Step 3: Select your term of enrollment Select the term of admission. (If the term is not available, the deadline has probably passed for the term indicated or applications are not being accepted at this time.) Step 4: The Application Checklist Page The Checklist page contains all of the sections for the application type that you have selected. Each time that you complete one of the sections, a red check appears next to that section's name. When you have completed all sections for your application type, you may move forward. If you use a dial up service to access the Internet, be advised that the following page contains descriptions and screen images which may slow your download time. Step 5: How to send the money? No action will be taken on your application UNTIL the Graduate School receives both the signature page and your application processing fee payment. Once received, verification of all submitted information must take place. Completed applications are promptly forwarded to the department supervising the graduate program. Applications are usually downloaded twice weekly after electronic verifications are completed. Step 6: Order Transcripts Official transcripts from all institutions ever attended are required. An official transcript is not required for Chicago State University earned credits, except that applicants to the Social Work Program must provide an official copy of their CSU transcript. Pick them up yourself and send with the signature page or have the institutions send them out to us. Step 7: Other Required Documents/Credentials The following programs required the applicant to submit additional documents and/or credentials for admission consideration. These documents may be letters of recommendation or verification of work experience. These items should be sent with the signature page. Many of these forms can be accessed in Microsoft Word format from the Graduate School website by clicking here.