Admitted Students

Are you interested in staying on campus in our residence hall? After confirming your enrollment, please complete a housing application by visiting here. Visit our Housing & Residence Life webpage here or contact housing@csu.edu, if you need more information.

Immunizations are a state law requirement and failure to comply will result in academic withdrawal. Prior to registration, you are required to provide proof of immunization compliance. All enrolled students who attend classes on campus must provide documentation of immunizations.

Complete the Student Immunization Record form located here.

Please feel free to contact the Chicago State University Wellness Center for further information on how to satisfy State of Illinois immunization requirements.

Chicago State University
Wellness Center Cook Administration Building
Room 131 9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-2010

Newly admitted students are required to provide their FINAL Official High School transcript or FINAL Official College transcript with a school seal and graduation status to the Office of Admissions.

Students can request ACT or SAT official scores to be sent to CSU – Code 0992 by contacting the agencies listed below.

If you attended a community college or earned college credits during high school, please have them send an official transcript to the Office of Admissions Office by July 1.

CSU accepts the following types of course credit:

1. (AP) Advanced Placement
2. (CLEP) College-Level Examination Program
3. (IB) International Baccalaureate
4. State Seal of Biliteracy
5. Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit is generally accepted if you meet the required minimum score for each exam. Detailed information on these credits may be found here.

Contact each organization to learn how to send your scores to CSU:

Office of Records and Registration
Academic Evaluations and Advisement ADM 128
Chicago State University
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628

Coursework will only be evaluated after your official transcripts from each institution attended and/or scores have been received by the Office of Evaluations.

Pay your tuition and fees on time so you don't get dropped from classes. Your verified fund source must be in place by the payment due date which includes financial aid, scholarships, payment plan, or pay in full. Log into your student payment portal and review your statement, enroll in a payment plan, make payment, and set up your direct deposit information.

Contact the Bursar’s office with questions: bursar@csu.edu | 773-335-2029

1. Confirm you are registered for classes and confirm all expenses at Cougar Connect
2. Obtain a parking pass if you are commuting here.
3. Email IDservices@csu.edu to obtain your university
4. Get all educational here (books, calculators, etc.).
5. If you are a Veteran, please contact Veterans Affairs to obtain your Chicago State University

Cook Administration Building, Rm 207
Office of Student Financial Aid
Attn: Veterans Benefits Coordinator
Cook Adm. Rm. 207
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628