Concordia University Chicago (CUC)A College of Distinction

Academic Year 2018-19

Why CUC? Founded in 1864, we have over 150 years of teaching experience.

9 out of 10 undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in graduate

programs in their fields within six months of graduation.

We offer more than 100 internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate

programs in a range of subjects, including the arts, business, education, information

technology, and science.

You’ll get the best of both worlds: you’ll benefit from living on a safe campus in the

leafy suburbs, while still being close to Chicago, one of the world’s great cities.

Several start dates throughout the year.

Many scholarships and grants available.

Students can enjoy all aspects of collegiate life, including clubs and recreational

sports, academic societies, service organizations and music groups.

Our Quality Assurance

College of Distinction for the fifth year running.

CUC has been selected as a 2015-16 College of Distinction. The university has

been part of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious recognition since 2010.

CUC was voted 96th out of 684 master’s-degree-granting universities in

2013 by Washington Monthly.

Accredited by:

• The Higher Learning Commission

• Illinois State Board of Education

• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

• National Association of Schools of Music

Why Chicago?Get to know the third most populous city in the US, established in 1837

Immerse yourself in the culture: museums, exhibitions, music, art, literature, science

and technology…oh, and the food: deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, Italian beef!

Why Chicago? Explore the landscape: Lake Michigan, skyscrapers, parks…Chicago even has miles

and miles of beaches!

Why Chicago? Follow Chicago's famous sports teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Cubs,

Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Fire.

Why Chicago? Be close to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies, offering internships and job

opportunities.

Campus

Campus Life 16 sports teams

You can compete in NCAA Division III sports, including:• baseball• basketball• football• lacrosse• soccer• tennis• track and field

Over 45 student clubs andorganizations

• campus ministries• choral and instrumental groups• student newspaper, radio, & TV• theatre and comedy groups• creative and visual arts

Undergraduate ProgramsChoose from a wide variety of undergraduate programs (4+ years)College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Education

Art (BA) Biology (BA or BS)** Chemistry (BA or BS)** Christian Ministry (BA) Classical Liberal Studies (BA) Communication (BA) Computer Information Systems

(BA) Computer Science (BA or BS)** Criminal Justice (BA)** English (BA) Exercise Science (BA)** Graphic Arts (BA) History (BA) Journalism (BA) Mathematics (BA)** Mathematics – Actuarial Science

Specialization (BS)** Mathematics – Computer

Science Specialization (BS)**

Mathematics – Natural Science Specialization (BS)**

Mathematics – Pure Math Specialization (BS)**

Music (BA) Music – Director of Parish Music Natural Science (BA)** Philosophy (BA) Political Science (BA) Pre-Art Therapy (BA) Psychology (BA)** Psychological Research Dual

(BA/MA)** Social Work (BA) Sociology (BA) Spanish (BA) Sport and Fitness (BA)** Theatre (BA) Theological Languages (BA) Theology – Christian Studies

(BA) Women’s and Gender Studies

(BA)

Accounting (BA or BS) Business Communication (BA) Church/Non-Profit Management (BS) Church/Non-Profit Management Pre-

Seminary (BS) Management (BA or BS) Management with a Media Arts

Emphasis (BS) Management with a Music Emphasis

(BS) Management with a Theatre

Emphasis (BS) Management with a Visual Art

Emphasis (BS) Marketing (BA or BS) Sports Management (BA or BS)

Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 3) (BS)

Elementary Education (grades 1–6) (BS) Foreign Language – Spanish Language

Education (grades K–12) (BA) Middle Grades Education (grades 5–8) (BS)

- Literacy Specialization (BS)- Mathematics Specialization (BS)**- Science Specialization(BS)**- Social Sciences (BS)

Music Education (grades K–12) (BA) Physical Education (grades K–12) (BS) Secondary Education (grades 9–12) (BS)

- English/Language Arts (BS)- Mathematics Specialization (BS)**- Physical Education Specialization (BS)**- Science: Biology Specialization (BS)**- Science: Chemistry Specialization (BS)**- Social Science: History Specialization (BS)- Visual Arts (BS)

Special Education (age 3–age 21) (BS) Visual Arts Education (grades K–12) (BA)

Tuition: $30,656*

• *Total tuition Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. Prices may vary for some students.• **Students with an F-1 visa may be authorized for 36 months of employment in the US after graduation, designated as Optional Practical

Training (OPT)

Undergraduate Intakes

Our two intakes and rolling admission allows you to start studying at a time that suits you

*UG Pre-Application Deadline is roughly 9 weeks before the intake dates. The application deadline is strictly enforced, so in order to avoid disappointment, please complete a file as soon as possible.

For Undergraduate Applicants

Intakes*

January

August

Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities

Excellence is reward!

There are merit-based scholarships available for international students who demonstrate financial need†. The amount you may apply for depends on your US GPA score, based on the Credential Evaluation results.

You will not be required to complete any additional scholarship form.†Scholarships are resourced by Global University Systems

For Undergraduate Applicants3.80 and above 25%

3.40 to 3.79 20%

3.00 to 3.39 15%

2.50 to 2.99 10%

2.49 and below 5%

To be considered for admission, all undergraduate students are required to provide:

1. Passport data and signature pageBoth of these are needed to verify that the signature matches with the hand-signed application form.

2. Updated Application form + signed declaration page

3. Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS 6.0 Overall OR TOEFL of 72) Official Transcript is required prior to the CUC Academic Board Assessment and the I20 request.

4. Official Transcripts/certificate This includes high school certificates and results or official college transcripts, if applicable. If the document is not in English, a fully certified translation by a professional translator/translation company is required.

5. Credential Evaluation Results Foreign Transcript Evaluation* results Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)

6. Declaration of financesBank statement and other documents must reflect a minimum of $43,525 (1st year tuition, required fees, living expenses,

and health insurance). This is required prior to the CUC Academic Board Assessment and the I20 request.

Please send each document individually, as some of the information is confidential and must be uploaded separately.

* For further clarification, please contact your dedicated educational consultant or international.gus@CUChicago.edu

Undergraduate Admission

Graduate ProgramsMBA Programs Other Graduate Programs

Duration:• Accelerated Core MBA (1 year)• Core MBA (2 years)

Specializations*:• Accounting• Digital Marketing**• Finance• Healthcare Management• Leadership and Change Management• Not-for-Profit Management• Sports Management

Duration:• Non-Accelerated (2 years)Programs:• MS, Computer Science**

Duration:• Accelerated (1 year)• Non-Accelerated (2 years)

Programs:• MA, Curriculum and Instruction• MA, Differentiated Instruction• MA, Early Childhood Education• MA, Educational Administration• MA, Education Technology**• MA, Leadership: Higher Education • MA, Special Education• MA, TESOL• MEd, Teaching and Learning**• MS, Instructional Design and Technology**

Tuition and Fees: $28,275* Tuition and Fees: $20,000*Core MBA + Specialization tuition and fees: $36,975 (except accounting – $45,675)**Students with an F-1 visa may be authorized for 36 months of employment in the US after graduation, designated as Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Graduate IntakesCUC has several intakes each year

Our multiple intakes and rolling admission allows you to start studying at a time that suits you.

*PG Pre-Application Deadline is roughly 8 weeks before start date.The application deadlines are strict. To avoid disappointment, please provide a complete file as soon as possible.

Postgraduate Programs

Other programs

GraduateAccelerated (1 year)

October and JanuaryNon-Accelerated (2 years)

Program IntakesDuration

MBAAccelerated Core MBA (1 year) August and January

Non-Accelerated Core MBA (2 years) May, August, October, January and March

MS, Computer Science

Non-Accelerated (2 years) August

Graduate Scholarship Opportunities

Excellence is reward!

There are merit-based scholarships available for international students who demonstrate financial need†. The amount you may apply for depends on your US GPA score, based on the Credential Evaluation results.

You will not be required to complete any additional scholarship form.†Scholarships are resourced by Global University Systems

For Graduate Applicants3.80 and above 25%

3.60 to 3.79 20%

3.40 to 3.59 15%

3.00 to 3.39 10%

2.85 to 2.99 5%

To be considered for admission, all Graduate students are required to provide:

1. Academic Entry Requirements• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. equivalent, regionally accredited institution• GPA earned 2.85 or above

2. English Language Proficiency• IELTS: minimum 6.0• or TOEFL: minimum 72 (internet-based)• or Michigan Test: minimum 85Official test score should be provided. International students who have earned an advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or students from an international English-speaking university (in which the language of instruction is English) need not submit English language scores.

3. Other Documents• Completed and signed application• Objective statement• Copy of official transcript• Copy of passport• Foreign transcript evaluation*• Two letters of recommendation• Declaration of finances/bank statement/financial guarantee

*For further clarification, please contact your dedicated education consultant at international.gus@cuchicago.edu

Graduate Admission

New for 2017:

We now have a 16 week program for students with

IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 60.

Doctoral ProgramsPhD Programs

Duration:Approximately 4 years: • Coursework: 2 years • Dissertation: Estimated 2 years

Study Mode Option 1: Complete the entire program, including the dissertation phase face to face Option 2: Complete the coursework face to face and then complete the dissertation phase online from home country

Programs:• PhD, Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction • PhD, Leadership: Early Childhood Education • PhD, Educational Leadership • PhD, Organizational Leadership • PhD, Leadership: Higher Education• PhD, Leadership: Reading, Language, and Literacy

Intakes

January

October

Tuition and Fees*

$61,280

* Assumes continuous enrolment and completion of degree in 4 years.

To be considered for admission, all doctoral students are required to provide:

1. Academic Entry Requirements• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from a U.S. equivalent, regionally accredited institution • Current Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test scores (test taken within the prior three years).

2. English Language Proficiency• IELTS: minimum 6.0• or TOEFL: minimum 72 (internet-based)• or Michigan Test: minimum 85Official test score should be provided. International students who have earned an advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or students from an international English-speaking university (in which the language of instruction is English) need not submit English language scores.

3. Other Documents• Completed and signed application• Objective statement• Writing sample: Submit a paper from your master’s program that demonstrates your ability to write in a scholarly manner at a

level typical of graduate work. This sample should approach, but not exceed, five pages in length. • Professional resume showing past experience: at least two years of successful teaching/administrative experience • Copy of official transcript• Copy of passport• Foreign transcript evaluation*• Declaration of finances/bank statement/financial guarantee

*For further clarification, please contact your dedicated education consultant for international.gus@cuchicago.edu

Doctoral Admission

On-Campus Housing

The campus is located in a beautiful and safe community approximately 12 miles (20

km.) from downtown Chicago. Many students choose to live on campus in university

residence halls (dorms) because they are close to classes, campus amenities, and the

surrounding communities of River Forest and Oak Park. Living in campus housing also

allows students to avoid the additional burdens of locating, furnishing, and managing an

apartment, as well as shopping for food and cooking.

On-Campus Housing

Each of our residential hall rooms provide:

• 2 loftable or bunkable twin beds• 2 desks w/chairs• 2 five-drawer dressers• Free cable television access through the campus cable network• Free Internet access• A mini-fridge and a coffee/tea maker

In addition, each residential floor has the following:

• A furnished floor lounge• A microwave• A vacuum• An ironing board

Students will also receive a welcome package. The welcome package includes mini-toiletries, snacks, and additional campus resources.

Housing, Food Service and Fees*Accommodation and other fees*

Basic Accommodation (Fall and Spring)**

16 weeks (full semester) $4,724

8 weeks $2,362

4 weeks $1,255

Basic accommodation(Summer)***

16 weeks $3,696

8 weeks $1,848

4 weeks $924

Other common additional costs

International activity $50 per semester

One time graduation fee $130

Required fees $453 per semester

Health insurance and wellness**** $1,280 per academic year

Text books and materials Varies by course*Prices are effective 2017-2018 academic year (other fees may apply)**Fall/Spring basic accommodation includes a double room with 50 meals & $56.25 of Cougar Cash per 4 week block. The Cougar Card is the official identification card for the students, faculty and staff of Concordia University Chicago. It offers a convenient and safe way to make purchases and utilize campus services***Summer basic accommodation includes a double room 56 meals per 4 week block****Health Insurance and Wellness cost will be prorated depending on individual arrival semesterContinued accommodations during winter break (Dec. 10 to Jan 7) is available for additional charge of $100 per week and Spring Break (Mar 4 to Mar 11) is available for additional charge of$231 per week. Limited meal options may apply.

Student Statistics

Graduate Students

Gender: 70% Female 30% Male

Demographics: 61.8% White 17.3% African-American 9.4% Latino/Hispanic 4.5% Asian2.2% Multiracial 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other /Pacific Islander0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native 4.4% Did not report ethnicity

Fall 2016 Enrolment • 1,530 undergraduate students • 4,073 graduate and doctoral students • 5,603 total number of students

Undergraduate Students

Gender: 57 % Female 43 % Male

Demographics: 50.3% White 25.9% Latino/Hispanic 12.1% African-American 3.6% Asian 2.9% Multiracial 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native 4.9% Did not report ethnicity

Graduation Placement

Enrollment

96% of CUC undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in graduate programs in their fields within six months of graduation.

Select employers of recent graduates:

• Advocate Fitness• Chase Bank• Chicago Park District• Chicago Public Schools• Coca-Cola• Concordia International School, Shanghai• Computer Sciences Corporation• Game Theory

• Liberty Mutual Insurance• Lutheran World Relief• The McCrone Group• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney• Northwestern Memorial Hospital• Rush University Medical Center• Teach for America

Thank you!Any questions?