Campus Tour

A campus visit to Chicago State University is more than a tour—it’s a chance to see yourself as a Cougar. You’ll experience our welcoming, student-centered community where academic excellence meets real-world opportunity.

Your visit includes an admissions information session, a guided campus tour, and time to ask questions along the way. You’ll learn about our academic programs, support services, and student life, all designed to help you succeed.

Come explore CSU and discover a place where you’re supported, inspired, and prepared for what’s next.

Your experience includes:

Information Session – Get a comprehensive overview of CSU, including admissions details, student life, and campus resources. Learn what it means to be part of Cougar Culture, and get all your questions answered.
Department/Major Overview – Explore one of our academic buildings and discover the departments and majors we offer.
Campus Tour (Walking) – Join our Student Ambassadors for a 45-minute walking tour of our campus. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended!

Schedule a Visit

We release available dates by semester.

Individual Tour

Our individual tour lasts approximately 1 hour. Each visit includes a conversation with an admissions counselor, a full-walking tour of our main campus, and an opportunity to learn about next steps (if applicable). Grab your comfy shoes and come see what CSU is all about!

Schedule: Individual tours are available Tuesday through Thursday from 1pm – 2pm or 2pm – 3pm
Group Size: A prospective student + up to 2 guests.

High School Group Tour & Information Session

Our high school group visits accommodate 15 to 35 participants and last approximately 2 hours. Each visit includes an admissions presentation, a guided tour of our campus, and activities tailored to your group's interests and availability.

Schedule: Group visits are available:
Tuesday through Thursday from 10am to 12pm &
Mondays from 11am to 1pm (College of Liberal Arts Day).
Group Size: Groups with fewer than 15 participants must schedule their visit with a group visit coordinator at admissions@csu.edu.
Chaperones: Students must be accompanied by teachers or adult leaders, with at least one adult for every 10 students.

You must schedule a visit using the link below, as we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate walk-ins.

Elementary & Middle School Group Tour

For younger groups, we offer 45-minute tours, also accommodating 15 to 35 participants, and typically lasting up to 2 hours.

Schedule: Tours are available every third Friday of the month.
Activities: Includes an admissions presentation, a guided campus tour, and additional activities customized to your group's needs.
Group Size: Groups smaller than 15 must also coordinate with our admissions team via admissions@csu.edu.
Chaperones: At least one adult per 10 students is required to ensure proper supervision during the visit.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your visit, please notify us at least 3 days in advance to avoid limiting future scheduling opportunities.