Admitted Students

Students receive their email and identification credentials after registering for courses during New Student Orientation.

Student ID numbers are available in the CSU application portal, located beneath the Referral ID section.

Yes, you can update your email by contacting admissions@csu.edu. Please indicate that you would like to update your current email address.

Join our Admitted Student Community to connect with other incoming CSU students. More information will be sent to your CSU email in the coming weeks.

Fifteen credit hours are considered full-time enrollment at CSU.

Chicago State University offers a variety of scholarships, including merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities. Students may qualify for the R.I.S.E. Academy scholarship, which covers first-year tuition and fees. Students who successfully complete the first year of the program may receive a $4,000 stipend for their second year. Most institutional scholarships are last dollar and therefore not visible on the Financial Aid Offer until all other grants and scholarships have been applied. 

Grants and scholarships are typically applied to student accounts after the last day to add/drop courses.

Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) as early as possible to maximize eligibility for grants, scholarships, and work-study opportunities. The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year is available no later than October 1^st. 

Housing costs vary depending on the selected option. On average, housing ranges from $1,800 to $5,200 per semester. 

Triplet room - $1,800 per semester 
Double - $2,600 per semester 
Single/studio - $4,000 per semester

Single/studio - $5,200 semester 
Double - $4,400 per semester

All housing plans include two meal plan options for students to choose from.

All Fall 2026 confirmed applicants will receive the housing application prior to the start of the fall 2026 semester. Students should log in using their CSU portal credentials. Visit the housing website for additional details.

Yes. When applying for housing, you select from two preferences – on campus or off campus and single or double. Options are first, come first served.  

Yes. However, the cost remains the same regardless of the status. Our Financial Aid department can assist with your housing needs based on your income. Please contact our Financial Aid department. 

Yes. Some scholarships may be applied toward housing expenses. Housing scholarships may also be available after completing the application, submitting a FAFSA, and registering for courses. 

Grants and scholarships are applied in August.  

Yes, you can secure on-campus housing or off-campus housing. We recommend applying early.

Our Band scholarship primarily covers tuition and fees. You may be able to use any tuition or scholarship based on overage towards housing.

Meal plan pricing and options can be found on the CSU Housing website, which provides information about housing and dining options available to qualified students.

R.I.S.E. Academy meets Monday through Friday for five weeks during summer. Participants attend classes, workshops, and activities designed to prepare them for their first year at CSU.

There are several work-study options available on campus. CSU hosts a career fair prior to the fall semester, giving students the opportunity to learn about available campus employment. Contact the Financial Aid Department to learn more about campus employment.

All confirmed applicants must submit immunization records to wellness@csu.edu, or by fax at 773-995-2953. If you are emailing your records, please include your phone number. Please note that replies to this inbox are not monitored due to HIPAA regulations.