Chicago State University

Name of Form	Purpose of Form
Graduate Admission	Degree or graduate certificate programs
Graduate-at-Large	Non degree students for personal/professional development.
Grad-at-Large Handbook	Non degree student's handbook
Readmission Application	Returning students who have not enrolled for 2 years or more.
Graduation Application	Request for a degree audit.
Diploma Reorder Form	Replacement of original diploma.
Visiting Student	Non matriculating students at CSU, summer session only.

Supplemental Packets/Forms

Name of Form	Purpose of Form
International Students	Financial, sponsorship and personal data forms.
Counseling Recommendation Clinical Mental Health Brochure School Counseling Brochure	Recommendation (print 2)
General Administration	Recommendation (print 2)
Higher Education Administration	Recommendation (print 2)
Instructional Foundations	Recommendation (print 2)
Social Work Only Post MSW Type 73 Only	Supplemental Packets & Letters of Recommendation
Public Health	Recommendation (print 3)
Nursing	Recommendation (print 3)

Processing Programs

Name of Form	Purpose of Form
Transfer Credit Approval	Request to take non CSU courses toward the degree program.
Extension of Program	Request for one year extension after time limit expiration.
Change of Status Change of Program & Concentration	Conditionally admitted to full or regular admission without restrictions.
Thesis Approval Form	Manuscript style guide review by Graduate School
Dissertation/Thesis Form	Agreement for Access & Publishing Options
Graduate Student Petition	Request for policy exceptions, extensions or redress.

Graduate Admission

Prospective students who wish to enroll at Chicago State University by taking a few graduate level courses before committing to a degree program, should apply for admission to CSU as a graduate-at-large student.

To apply, submit the one-page application and proof of a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. This proof can be a copy of the diploma or final transcript. However, it is advised that students who wish to enroll in graduate courses do bring a photocopy of their transcripts for prerequisite verification. Applicants must pay an application-processing fee of $30 for domestic student's, and $100 for international student's..

Options to pay the application fee:

Please submit online payment via credit card through our secure online payment website. Note, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
By calling the Cashiers 773-995-2029 to pay by phone.
If you cannot pay your fee via credit/debit card mail check or money order to:

Chicago State University
Graduate Admissions
9501 S King Dr. ADM 200
Chicago, IL 60628

Be cautious and do not make payment more than once, as no refunds will be issued.

Once we receive your online payment, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with a fee payment code. Please fill in your payment confirmation code on your Signature Page in the space provided.

Please note, applications will not be processed without payment.

Admission/Registration Restrictions

Graduate-at-large students are ineligible for any form of financial assistance. There are restrictions on both the age and the number of credits (12 credit hours) earned in graduate-at-large status that may be later accepted in a degree program. Students who plan to apply to a degree program in the near future, should obtain course approval from the department supervising the prospective program. A copy of theGraduate Student Catalog should be obtained for official information.

Visiting/Summer School Students

During the summer months students admitted to institutions other than CSU may attend as summer only graduate students. Summer non degree students complete a short application process and present proof of degree.

Applications

Graduate Admission

Options to pay the application fee:

Admission/Registration Restrictions

Visiting/Summer School Students