Chicago State University

There is a basic distinction between that of a degree-seeker at CSU and non-degree (visiting student) seeking. Review each type of applicant below. Please select the application that is most applicable to you.

Use of your Social Security Number (SSN): Your social security number is not required for admission to Chicago State University; however, by providing it, you will help us to match your application materials and is required if you are applying for federal financial aid. The University is committed to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of student records and will not disclose your SSN without your consent for any purpose except as allowed by law.

If you are seeking an undergraduate degree either as a beginning freshman, transfer student or second bachelor's degree, you will need to utilize the paper Undergraduate Application or apply online.

If you forget to print the Signature Page when you complete the online web application you may download the form here.

Freshmen will need to submit the following to be considered for admission* to CSU:

*Some students may be required to submit writing samples, letters of recommendation and or interview with our Academic Support Staff.

Applicants with 24 or more college-level semester hours must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale based on ALL college-level work attempted.

Applicants with fewer than the required number of hours of earned credit must have at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale based on all college-level work attempted, a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from the last institution attended, and meet the freshmen admission requirements.

If you are not seeking a degree from Chicago State University at this time, you will need to utilize the Undergraduate-at-Large Application. Be sure to read the instructions completely and thoroughly.

Note: Undergraduate-at-Large students are not eligible for any type of financial assistance and will not receive an evaluation of previous college credit.

An International student is anyone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident. You must utilize the paper version of the International Undergraduate Application. Please read and follow the written instructions. International students (F1) must download the undergraduate International application for admission.

Students who are currently attending a US High School

Freshmen will need to submit the following to be considered for admission to CSU:

Students coming on F-1 (student) visas will also need to submit the following to receive their immigration documents:

A former CSU undergraduate student who left the University for 2 years or more and was in good academic standing must apply for readmission through the Office of Records and Registration. 773-995-2522

A former CSU undergraduate student who has been dismissed for poor scholarship (DPS) and has been away from the University for more than one term must apply for reinstatement. Contact the Office of the Registrar for further information at 773-995-2522.

Students wishing to take one or more courses for the summer are to use the Summer Session Only Application.

Please review the Admissions Criteria for each type of applicant. Test scores, documents, and other requirements are detailed here.

To check on the status of your application or to speak to an Admissions Counselor, please call the Office of Admissions at 773-995-2513 or e-mail ug-admissions@csu.edu.

Students who applied online can check their status at CSU Xpress using their application user ID and password.

If you would like to review an undergraduate catalog, please go to Chicago State University

Visit or call the Office of Admissions, Cook Administration Building, Room 200, 773-995-2513, if you have more questions.

Send all undergraduate application materials to:

Chicago State University
Office of Admissions / ADM 200