Application Requirements

* Letter(s) of Recommendation have to be submitted by the referees directly and electronically. Students cannot upload referee letters.

* Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.

  1. The official transcript must be either sent directly from each university (through www.escript.com, www.parchment.com or www.studentclearinghouse.com) or must be placed in a sealed envelope and signed by the university registrar. An official transcript is not required for Chicago State University earned credits.  Note: You may upload an unofficial transcript [ if they are earned from US Institutions] for evaluation of your online application.  An official copy of each transcript will be required as soon as possible after admission(Within 45 days from the start of the regular semester [Fall and Spring Semester] and within 15days for Summer Semester). 
  2. A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) is required and must be reported directly to the university by any of the following and/or professional evaluation service agencies. This applies to all International applicants as well as domestic applicants who have attended/earned credits from outside USA.
    1. Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
    2. World Educational Service (WES)
    3. Educational Perspective (EP)
    4. Josef Silny & Associates, Inc (JS&A)
    5. Foreign Academic Credentials Service (FACS)

* Proof of English Proficiency.(Submit one of the following)

    1. TOEFL Official score Report, Minimum total score of 69 is required.
    2. IELTS Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 6.0 is required.
    3. TOEFL Essential  Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 8 is required.
    4. Duolingo Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 95 is required.
    5. Pearson Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of  51 is required.
    6. English Proficiency Waiver Application: Request for waiver of English language. Download: Waiver Form

Additional Requirements by Degree/Program

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30).
  • Personal Essay.
  • Resumé.
  • One Letter of Recommendation*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • GMAT or GRE Score Report

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • UG (Social Paper)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay ( Doubled Spaced 5 Pages)
  • Portfolio
  • GRE Score Report
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • GRE Test
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Experience Verification Letter
  • Official Transcripts*

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Experience Verification Letter
  • Electronic Portfolio

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • English Graded Paper
  • GRE Score Report
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Proof of Bachelors' Degree(Unofficial Final Transcript or Copy of Diploma)

Note: International applicants have to submit an unofficial copy of the Foregin Credential Evaluation.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Writing Sample (12-15 Pages)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • GRE Score Report
  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • 40 hours of Volunteer Experience*  (Volunteer Experience and Letter of Recommendation need to be submitted independently. Even if the recommender is the same person).
  • Official Transcripts*

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resume(Work, Education, Voluntary)
  • 2-3 Page Typed Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • A Course by Course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials. Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.