Adult Integrated Learning Program
Chicago State University offers a Bachelor’s degree program designed to provide nontraditional
students an opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree in a manner compatible with
their educational needs and lifestyles. This program recognizes that adult students
may have attended a variety of educational institutions and accepts transfer of passing
coursework taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students
may also apply for academic credit through the preparation of a prior learning portfolio,
which documents specific college-level knowledge gained through non-academic pursuits
that can be related to CSU courses. Additionally, nontraditional degree students are
encouraged to use the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Excelsior Examinations,
and other testing programs.
The Adult Integrated Learning Program is not an appropriate program for licensure
in a professional field such as teaching or health services. Persons desiring such
credentials should apply for admission to the appropriate department or college within
the University.
Students with baccalaureate degrees from regionally accredited colleges or universities
may not be admitted to the Adult Integrated Learning Degree Program.
Application Procedures
- Attendance at a prospective students’ meeting is required for all new students in
order to receive program guidelines and university admission requirements.
- Complete an Undergraduate Application to Chicago State University. This application
is required for all new incoming students, currently enrolled students, or students
who previously attended this university.
- Complete a personal Student Data Form. This form is placed in the student’s academic
file.
- Students currently enrolled or previously enrolled in Chicago State University must
submit a Program Identification Codes Form signed by the student and the previous
departmental advisor.
- Students NOT previously admitted to Chicago State University must submit official
transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended. Those with fewer than
24 semester hours of college credit must also submit a high school transcript or its
equivalent.
- Once a student’s file is completed, a decision will be made on the application by
the Dean of the program.
Students will be notified of the admission decision to the Adult Integrated Learning
(AIL) Program through a letter issued either from the office of Admissions (for new
and returning students to the university), or the Office of Continuing Education and
Non-Traditional Degree Programs.
For more information, contact the Continuing Education Department at (773) 995-4466.