International Student Admission Information
The Chicago School is authorized to enroll non-immigrant F-1 students by the United States Department of Homeland Security via the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS). Although students in F-1 status are currently only able to attend the Chicago campus, our Los Angeles campus will begin accepting international students for the Spring 2009 term.
In addition to submitting the standard application for admission, international applicants must also provide the following:
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If English is not your primary language, you must submit official scores from TOEFL (School Code: 7161) or from IELTS with your application.
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Official course-by-course transcript evaluation for all foreign academic credit earned. This is a requirement for all students, even those from English speaking countries, such as Canada. You can arrange for an evaluation through organizations such as World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc.
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All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, in addition to the agency evaluation.
After an international applicant has been admitted, he/she must also provide:
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International Student Information Form, including required financial documentation for issuance of an I-20, if the applicant is applying for admission as an F-1 student.
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Photocopy of passport to verify date of birth and country of citizenship.
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International applicants currently residing in the United States, must also submit:
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A copy of their visa page located in their passport;
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A copy of both sides of their I-94 card (Arrival and Departure Record); and
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A copy of their current I-20 and the Transfer-In Form for International Students, if in F-1 status.
The Office of Admission will assist international applicants during the admissions process. International students are provided with additional advisement through the Center for International Studies. Should any questions arise during the application process, feel free to contact the Office of Admission at 312.329.6666 or at admissions@thechicagoschool.edu. Any specific immigration questions can be directed to the Center for International Studies at cis@thechicagoschool.edu.
International Student Services Information
The Office of Admission will assist international applicants during the admissions process. International students are provided with additional advisement through the the Office of International Student Services. Should any questions arise during the application process, feel free to contact the Office of Admission at 312.329.6666 or at admissions@thechicagoschool.edu. Any specific immigration questions can be directed to Beth Tinkham at btinkham@thechicagoschool.edu or via phone at 312-467-2133.
