Admission Information and Application Procedures for Student at Large (Visiting Students)

Please review the Admissions Criteria for all applicants.

Please read the information below before you complete the application. Undergraduate-at-large students are not eligible for:

• Financial aid; which includes loans
• Course credit evaluation
• Degree audit
• Academic advising

A non-degree student is an undergraduate student who is taking one or more credit courses for personal or professional development, can be a degree-seeking student at a different institution, or is a participant in a special or certificate program.

Individuals without a bachelor's degree who can prove good academic standing
(C average) at the last regionally accredited college or university may attend Chicago State University as an undergraduate-at-large (Non-degree seeking). Applicants must submit verification of good standing by submitting ONE of the following documents with the application:

• College/University transcript
• Letter of good standing from the registrar or Dean of the college
• Recent grade statement indicating the cumulative grade point average (C average)

University Assessment Exams are required for some courses. Please consult the undergraduate catalog.

A $25.00 non-refundable application fee is required for all applications.

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:

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.

Applicants with a bachelors degree should contact the Graduate and Professional Studies School.