Graduate Application Information

• Comprehensive guidelines can be found within the Business Centralized Application Service [BusinessCAS] application portal.

• Comprehensive guidelines can be found within the OT Centralized Application Service [OTCAS] application portal.

• Click the link to find the instructions https://www.csu.edu/pharmacy/studentaffairs/admissions_requirements.htm

For Domestic Applicants:

1. Application Fee [30$]
2. Resume.
3. Statement of Purpose (An essay describing your interest in the program).
4. Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.
   1. The official transcript must be either sent directly from each university (through www.escript.com, www.parchment.com or www.studentclearinghouse.com) or must be placed in a sealed envelope and signed by the university registrar.
   2. 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.
      1. Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE).
      2. World Educational Service (WES).
      3. Educational Perspective (EP).
      4. Scholaro.
5. Additional application requirements by Program Click here.
6. 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@csu.edu if you have any questions

For International Applicants:

1. Application Fee [30$]
2. Resume.
3. Statement of Purpose (An essay describing your interest in the program).
4. Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
5. Proof of English Proficiency. (Submit one of the following)
   1. TOEFL Official score Report, Minimum total score of 69 is required.
   2. IELTS Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 6.0 is required.
   3. TOEFL Essential  Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 8 is required.
   4. Duolingo Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 95 is required.
   5. Pearson Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 51 is required.
   6. English Proficiency Waiver Application: Request for waiver of English language. Download: Waiver Form.
6. Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report 
   1. Applicants are required to submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
7. Additional application requirements by Program Click here.
8. 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@csu.edu 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:
  • Scholaro.
  • Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE).
  • World Educational Service (WES).
  • Educational Perspective (EP).
• 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.