Chicago State University

For the summer semester, Chicago State University will be offering courses designed for university and college students from all over the world. If you would like to be included in our database to receive information about the CSU Summer School program, send an email to g-studies1@csu.edu.

Click here for a preview of the summer school schedule.

Summer School Timeline

6 Week Sessions (2 sessions)

8 Week Sessions (June)

12 Week Sessions (May)

Information for Visiting Students

If you will be visiting the Chicago area next summer, consider attending Chicago State University to earn additional graduate credits to transfer back to your home institution. CSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. Our teacher preparation programs are accredited by NCATE.

Visiting students pay a $25, nonrefundable processing fee; provide proof of a bachelor's degree; and complete a one-page application. The form can be downloaded from this website or sent via email upon request.

During advanced and regular registration cycles, new students are encouraged to visit the Graduate School. Actual registration times and dates are available from the Registrar's website. Web registration is available for newly admitted students who applied for admission at least two weeks in advance of registration. Registration pin numbers can be obtained by calling the Graduate School.

We are easily accessible from several main arteries in the city of Chicago. The campus is less than 1 mile from the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94) and the Bishop Ford (I-394). Multiple CTA and PACE buses service the campus from all directions on 24/7 schedules. The South Shore Metra Line is in walking distance from the campus.

For a nominal fee of $5.00, official transcripts are available Monday - Friday, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The Registrar's Office is open late on Thursdays until 7:00 PM. Visit them online at http://www.csu.edu/recordsandregistration/.

University Library

Opening fall 2006, the new public, academic library will be a four-story signature building at the head of its campus, the most prominent edifice upon entering through the main gates on 95th Street. The new library will feature automated document retrieval and sorting; open spaces with a varieity of mini-environments from quiet study to public space, loads of meeting spaces, conference and group study, spacious lobbies and reception areas, cafe and public meeting space, an information mall and a 24/7 study hall and computer lab. Follow this link to learn more about the features of the new library.

Interested in teaching as a career?

Look to the Office of Teacher Certification for information about earning an initial certificate. Many programs are available. An evaluation is needed, so make an appointment today by calling 773/995-2519 or visit them online at http://www.csu.edu/CollegeOfEducation/TeacherCertification/.

Off-Campus Courses and Distance Learning

Summer 2005 will feature a variety of courses in facilities located throughout the city of Chicago and online using Blackboard. Contact the Division of Continuing Education and Non-Traditional Programs at 773/995-2545 or visit them online at http://www.csu.edu/ContinuingEducation/

Prospective Degree Candidates

If you are interested in earning a master's degree, a graduate certificate or post-master's certification at CSU beginning fall/summer 2005, we strongly encourage you to begin the application process now. The deadlines for application for admission are March 15th for the fall semester and October 15th for the spring semester. Before leaving this web site be sure to review the catalog material on admissions.