Admitted to CSU? Congratulations and welcome to the Cougar Family! Join us to
Celebrate your admission
Connect with faculty, staff, and current students,
Take a campus tour
Take a residence hall tour
Start your next steps to be part of the Fall 2023 class
Registration is open!
Registration is open for Placement Exam Day.
Have you taken your English Compositin and Math Placement Exams?
All incoming first year and transfer students without AS or AA degrees are required
to take Placement Exams in English and Math before they can register for classes.
We are offering the two dates below to come on-campus and take your Placement Exams
before Orientation.
You also have the option to complete your Placement Exam virtually if that is better
for your schedule.
New Student Checklist
Congratulations on your acceptance to Chicago State University! We are excited to
help you succeed as a Cougar, so let's take the first step.
The checklist is here to help guide you through the enrollment process.
Ready to become a CSU Cougar?
Complete these steps before attending orientation to make your enrollment official.
1 - Confirm Your Account and Enrollment
Step A:
Click here for instructions to claim your account. Once your account is claimed, print the page for your records.
You will use the account user ID and password for several things, including email
and an online learning system called Moodle.
Step B: Confirm Enrollment
Click here to log into your application portal. Once logged in, click on "View Your Decision". When your decision letter opens,
in the bottom right corner you will click on "Reply To Offer". Press on "Accept Offer".
2 - Submit Your Financial Aid Application
File your Free FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1st. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so file as soon as possible
(U.S. citizens and permanent residents only).
If yes, be sure to check the e-mail address you used on the FAFSA application for updates.
Check with your academic college for additional scholarship opportunities.
Priority consideration for merit-based scholarships is based upon completing the FAFSA
by February 1st.
Please visit our FAFSA web page or contact Financial Aid at csu-finaid@csu.edu for assistance and/or additional information. CSU’s federal code is 001694.
3- Submit RISE Academy Application
Become a Rise Scholar at Chicago State University! For Freshman ONLY
Rise Academy is a first-year experience program that starts in the summer or fall with
an introductory five-week college course, targeted advising and, continues with holistic
student support throughout the academic year. The Rise Scholarship which covers full-tuition and fees for your first-year at CSU after applying
all financial aid awards for the 2022-2023 academic year; also includes free loan
of a university atop for all four undergraduate years and textbook vouchers.
All newly admitted first-year students and some transfer students are required to
take the placement exams. Placement exams should be taken upon admission to the university or as soon thereafter
(If applicable).
Learn about and register for New Student Orientation by visiting here.
Before starting school, you must attend an orientation, and we encourage your parents
to attend.
Orientation provides critical information about your educational career at CSU, including
registering for courses, paying your bill, submitting required forms, ordering textbooks,
and more.
Complete these steps by Orientation
Orientation is a day filled with many actions to complete your enrollment. The steps
below can be done prior to orientation or at orientation.
1 - Review Your Transfer Credits
Students can view transfer credit details on Cougar Connect by navigating to the Student
channel.
Coursework will only be evaluated after your official transcripts from each institution
attended and/or scores have been received by the Office of Evaluations.
If currently enrolled and your transfer credits are not visible, please contact the
Office of Evaluations immediately. Please allow our office 3 weeks to fully enter
all transfer credit.
2 - Submit Housing Application (optional)
Are you interested in staying on campus in our residence hall? After you confirm your
enrollment, you can complete a housing application here.
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.
Wellness Center Cook Administration Building/ Room 131
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Students should contact the Wellness Center, located in Room 131, Cook Administration Building, or call (773) 995-2010 for further
information on how to satisfy State of Illinois immunization requirements.
4 - Submit FINAL High School/College Transcripts
Newly admitted students are required to provide their FINAL Official High School transcript
or FINAL Official College transcript with school seal and graduation 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 Undergraduate Admissions Office
by July 1.
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: