Admissions Overview
Our Admissions Philosophy
The Chicago School employs admissions policies and practices that promote the admission of a diverse student body and uses a holistic admissions process grounded in the philosophy of inclusion rather than exclusion.
The university is committed to reviewing all applicants through a fair and transparent process, assessing each individual’s preparedness on the basis of the totality of evidence submitted. This philosophy means that in addition to considering such traditional factors in admissions, such as GPA, standardized test scores, and essays, we also give serious consideration to factors such as an applicant’s previous life and professional experiences, previous community service activities, and interests in the provision of professional services to neglected and marginalized populations. The Chicago School purposefully seeks students whose potential, talents, and interests enable them to benefit from the distinctive educational offerings we offer.
Application PROCESS
Get started on the application process today.
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Request information on your program of choice.
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Schedule a consultation with an admissions representative.
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Upload required application documents to applicant portal and submit application.
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Complete the financial aid process.
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Submitted application is reviewed.
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Interview scheduled, if required.
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Notification of admission decision.
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Attend orientation and start classes.
Admissions Requirements
Learn about the different requirements needed as part of your application to The Chicago School.
Any person who holds the qualifying degree required for program entry and who meets other admission requirements may apply to The Chicago School.
Financial Aid
There’s more to financial aid than filling out the FAFSA. The Chicago School offers dozens of options for funding your educational journey. Explore all the ways you can finance your education through loans, scholarships, grants, and more.
International Students
Join a community dedicated to hands-on experience and a global perspective.
In addition to meeting all general admission requirements indicated on our program-specific pages, international students must submit additional information to be considered for admission to The Chicago School.
Military
The Chicago School is a Yellow Ribbon institution and has earned the Military Friendly®️ Schools Awards gold designation for 2023-2024. The Chicago School is proud to provide support for active-duty military, veterans, and their qualified dependents at all locations, as well as thoughtful programming to address issues pertinent to the veteran community.
Transfer Students
The Chicago School recognizes that learning takes place both in traditional and non-traditional settings. The university has an academic policy that governs the review of transfer and course waiver credits for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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