this web page is designed to help the prospective graduate student to apply for admission
online.
although the graduate school continuously accepts applications year-round, it is strongly
suggested that the applicant meet published admission deadlines. late applications
are automatically transferred to the next upcoming term without notice to the student.
statement of purpose (an essay describing your interest in the program). some departments
have specific requirements for statement of purpose. check with the department.
official transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.
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. unofficial transcripts
are not accepted. an official transcript is not required for chicago state university
earned credits.
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: education credentials evaluators (ece) or
world educational service (wes).
for international students(only)
passport copy.
proof of english proficiency.
toefl official score report, minimum total score of 69 is required.
ielts official score report, minimum overall score of 6.0 is required.
toefl/ielts waiver application: request for waiver of english language
international student packet.
financial statement form - document needs to be notarized.
certificate of sponsorship - document needs to be notarized.