For Domestic Applicants:
- Application Fee [30$]
- Resume.
- Statement of Purpose (An essay describing your interest in the program).
- Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.
- The official transcript must be either sent directly from each university (through
www.parchment.com or www.studentclearinghouse.com) or must be placed in a sealed envelope
and signed by the university registrar.
- Domestic applicants who have attended/earned credits from outside the USA. A course-by-course
evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) is required and must
be reported directly to the university by any of the following and/or professional
evaluation service agencies.
- Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE).
- World Educational Service (WES).
- Educational Perspective (EP).
- Scholaro.
- Additional application requirements by Program Click here.
- Where to Send the Official Documents
- Office of Graduate & Professional Studies
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129
Chicago, IL 60628
Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (773) 995-2404 or by email: grad-admissions@cjpk.net if you have any questions
For International Applicants:
- Application Fee [30$]
- Resume.
- Statement of Purpose (An essay describing your interest in the program).
- 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.
- Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report
- Applicants are required to submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
- Additional application requirements by Program Click here.
- 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@cjpk.net if you have any questions
Important Note: For International Applicants
- 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.