Additional Requirements by Degree/Program

Domestic Applicants:

*Letter(s) of Recommendation have to be submitted by the referees directly and electronically. Students cannot upload referee letters.

*Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended.

  1. The official transcript must be either sent directly from each university (through www.parchment.com or www.studentclearinghouse.com) or must be placed in a sealed envelope and signed by the university registrar. An official transcript is not required for Chicago State University earned credits.
  2. 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. This applies to all domestic applicants who have attended/earned credits from outside USA.
    1. Scholaro.
    2. Education Credentials Evaluators (ECE)
    3. World Educational Service (WES)
    4. Educational Perspective>(EP)

International Applicants:

* Letter(s) of Recommendation have to be submitted by the referees directly and electronically. Students cannot upload referee letters.

* 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

*Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report 

*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:
  • 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.
Bilingual Education (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30).
  • Personal Essay.
  • Resumé.
  • One Letter of Recommendation*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report>through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University>here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Biological Sciences (M.S)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Business Administration (M.B.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee (Refer to BusinessCAS App fee)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Counseling-Clinical Mental Health (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Counseling-School Counseling (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Criminal Justice (M.S)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • UG (Social Paper)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Computer Science (M.S)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Creative Writing (M.F.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay ( Doubled Spaced 5 Pages)
  • Portfolio
  • GRE Score Report
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Curriculum & Instruction- C&I, Early Childhood Education (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Curriculum & Instruction- C&I, Instructional Foundations (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Early Childhood Education (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Educational Leadership (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • GRE Test
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Educational Leadership & Administration-Higher Education Administration(M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Experience Verification Letter
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Educational Leadership & Administration-Principal Preparation (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only
  • Experience Verification Letter
  • Electronic Portfolio

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Elementary Education (M.A.T)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
English (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • English Graded Paper
  • GRE Score Report
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Geography (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Graduate-at-large (Non-Degree)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Proof of Bachelors' Degree(Unofficial Final Transcript or Copy of Diploma)

Note: International applicants have to submit an unofficial copy of the Scholaro GPA and Degree Report.

History (M.A)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Writing Sample (12-15 Pages)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Library & Information Science - Online only (M.S)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Mathematics (M.S)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • GRE Score Report
  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Occupational Therapy (M.O.T)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee [Refer to OTCAS App fee]
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • 40 hours of Volunteer Experience*  (Volunteer Experience and Letter of Recommendation need to be submitted independently. Even if the recommender is the same person).
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Physical Education - Online Only (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Public Health (MPH)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Secondary Education ( MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Secondary Education K-12 Education (M.A.T)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Social Work (MSW)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resume(Work, Education, Voluntary)
  • 2-3 Page Typed Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Special Education-Certified Teachers (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Special Education-Initial Certification (MSED)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Three Letters of Recommendations*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
Technology & Performance Improvement Studies - Online Only (MS)

List Of Documents Required

  • Application Processing Fee ($30)
  • Resumé
  • Personal Essay
  • Official Transcripts*(Read instructions at the top of the Page) - Domestic Applicants Only

Additional required documents for International applicants only:

  • Submit a Scholaro's GPA and Degree report through the dedicated custom link for Chicago State University here.
  • Proof of English Proficiency*(Read instructions at the top of the Page)
  • Bank Statement: Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
 
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