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Graduate Application Information
Graduate School accepts applications for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. However
applicants must meet the published deadlines for each semester. [Please note that
some programs accept applications only for Fall Term]. For more details about Program
specific application deadlines Click here.
Apply for Graduate Admission
Master of Business Administration
Apply to Chicago State University College of Business graduate program through the Business
Centralized Application Service (BusinessCAS).
Master of Occupational Therapy
Apply to Chicago State University Occupational Therapy program [ MOT or BOT/MOT] program
through the Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
All Other Graduate
Programs
Apply to all other graduate programs through Chicago State University Application Portal.
Required Documentation
- Resume.
- Statement of Purpose (An essay describing your interest in the program).
For Domestic Applicants:
- 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.
- Domestic applicants who have attended/earned credits from outside the USA. 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.
- Application Requirements by Program Click here.
For International Applicants:
- Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
- Proof of English Proficiency. (Submit one of the following)
- TOEFL Official score Report, Minimum total score of 69 is required.
- IELTS Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 6.0 is required.
- TOEFL Essential Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 8 is required.
- Duolingo Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 95 is required.
- Pearson Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 51 is required.
- English Proficiency Waiver Application: Request for waiver of English language. Download: Waiver Form.
- Application Requirements by Program Click here.
- Foreign Credential Evaluation
- Prior to admission:
- Applicants are required to submit a Scholaro's GPA report through the dedicated custom
link for Chicago State University here.
- Following admission, visa approval and enrollment:
- Within 45 days of first semester enrollment to the classes, applicants must submit
a General Credential Evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) directly to Chicago State University
by any one of the following professional evaluation service agencies:
- Not adhering to this requirement may lead to a registration hold for subsequent terms
and could potentially result in the cancellation of your university admission.
Where to Send the Official Documents
Office of Graduate & Professional Studies
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129
Chicago, IL 60628
Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (773) 995-2404 or by email: grad-admissions@hbjinrui.net if you have any questions