Transfer Smarter. Get Your Direct Admission in Motion.

Congratulations!

You’ve been selected for direct admission to Chicago State University because you have opted into Illinois’ One Click College Admit Direct Admission initiative for Transfer students – your GPA and completion of 30 hours of eligible coursework have qualified you for this program.

This is your opportunity to transfer with confidence and take the next step toward earning your bachelor’s degree.

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Eligibility Requirements

To accept this offer you must:

• Be enrolled at an Illinois community college
• Have completed 30 transferable credit hours*
• Have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale)

* Earned credits apply toward your degree

How Direct Admission Benefits You

As a Direct Admission student, you can take advantage of a simplified admission process that includes:

• No application fee
• No essay requirements
• No letters of recommendation

Please keep in mind that all Direct Admissions offers are contingent upon review of official transcripts. Admission to the direct admission program does not guarantee admission into specific academic programs that have additional requirements.

Affordability

Chicago State University’s tuition is among the lowest tuition and fees rates of any public university in Illinois, making it an affordable opportunity for your future. Learn more about Chicago State University's cost of attendance here.

Transfer Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for transfer students. Make sure to review important deadlines and application requirements to ensure affordability meets your academic aspirations.

If you are interested in participating in the direct admission program, please follow these next steps:

Ready to take the Next Step?

If you are interested in enrolling in Chicago State University through the Direct Admissions program, please follow the steps outlined below.

• Accept your Direct Admission offer by providing us with a little more information and completing your CSU application. Apply Now.
• Submit your final official transcript(s) to the Chicago State University Office of Admissions.
• Receive your official CSU admission offer.
• Log in to your CSU student portal and confirm your Intent to Enroll.
• Register for New Student Orientation and keep an eye out for upcoming events and important next steps.

Our Team is Here to Help You Every Step of the Way

Our Office of Admissions team is here to help you through every step of the enrollment process, from registering for orientation to registering for classes. Send them an email at admissions@csu.edu.

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