Admission Information for Summer School

This is the place for you, the visiting student!

HOME FOR THE SUMMER, enroll in one or more CSU courses to build your academic record. Transfer college credit back to your home institution or start your college career here.

Application Quick Links

  • Summer Undergraduate-at-Large Students
  • Summer Graduate-at-Large

Student Details and Guidelines

Chicago State University allows visiting, non-degree seeking summer students who are enrolled at another college or university to enroll in courses via the university’s on-line registration system, CSU X-press.

Individuals without a bachelor's degree who can prove good academic standing (C average) at the last regionally accredited college or university may attend CSU as an undergraduate at large (Non-degree seeking).

Applicants must submit ONE of the following documents with the application

  • College/university Transcript
  • Letter of good standing from the registrar or dean of the applicant's school
  • Recent grade statement indicating the cumulative grade point average.

Some professional programs (such as social work, health sciences and education) have restricted course admissions, which will prevent on-line registration. Non-degree seeking, summer only students can register for all other courses on-line. If a student is interested in taking a course in a restricted program, they must contact that department. For departmental office telephone numbers, call the Chicago State University voice activated directory assistance (773) 995-3600.

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

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

9501 S King Dr. ADM 200

Chicago, IL 60628

Be cautious and do not make payment more than once, as no refund 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. 

Click here for a listing of online summer courses offered.

Registration for classes begins Monday, March 19.

For at-large students who decide to matriculate at Chicago State University, all regular course, program and degree prerequisites as well as entrance and degree completion requirements must be met. Refer to the university  catalog for more information about courses and degree programs.

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