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

Undergraduate Programs College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Education Choose from a wide variety of undergraduate programs (4+ years)     Art (BA) Mathematics – Natural Science Accounting (BA or BS) Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 3)   Biology (BA or BS)* * Specialization (BS)* * Business Communication (BA) (BS)     Chemistry (BA or BS)* * Mathematics – Pure Math Church/Non-Profit Management (BS) Elementary Education (grades 1–6) (BS)    Christian Ministry (BA) Specialization (BS)* * Church/Non-Profit Management Pre- Foreign Language – Spanish Language   Classical Liberal Studies (BA) Music (BA) Seminary (BS) Education (grades K–12) (BA)     Communication (BA) Music – Director of Parish Music Management (BA or BS) Middle Grades Education (grades 5–8) (BS)    Computer Information Systems Natural Science (BA)* * Management with a Media Arts - Literacy Specialization (BS)  (BA) Philosophy (BA) Emphasis (BS) - Mathematics Specialization (BS)* *    Computer Science (BA or BS)* * Political Science (BA) Management with a Music Emphasis - Science Specialization(BS)* *   Criminal Justice (BA)* * Pre-Art Therapy (BA) (BS) - Social Sciences (BS)     English (BA) Psychology (BA)* * Management with a Theatre Music Education (grades K–12) (BA)    Exercise Science (BA)* * Psychological Research Dual Emphasis (BS) Physical Education (grades K–12) (BS)    Graphic Arts (BA) (BA/MA)* * Management with a Visual Art Secondary Education (grades 9–12) (BS)   History (BA) Social Work (BA) Emphasis (BS) - English/Language Arts (BS)    Journalism (BA) Sociology (BA) Marketing (BA or BS) - Mathematics Specialization (BS)* *    Mathematics (BA)* * Spanish (BA) Sports Management (BA or BS) - Physical Education Specialization (BS)* *   Mathematics – Actuarial Science Sport and Fitness (BA)* * - Science: Biology Specialization (BS)* *  Specialization (BS)* * Theatre (BA) - Science: Chemistry Specialization (BS)* *   Mathematics – Computer Theological Languages (BA) - Social Science: History Specialization ( BS)  Science Specialization (BS)* * Theology – Christian Studies - Visual Arts (BS)  (BA) Special Education (age 3–age 21) (BS)   Women’s and Gender Studies Visual Arts Education (grades K–12) (BA) (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 For Undergraduate Applicants I ntakes* January August * 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.

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. For Undergraduate Applicants 3.80 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% You will not be required to complete any additional scholarship form. † Scholarships are resourced by Global University Systems

Undergraduate Admission To be considered for admission, all undergraduate students are required to provide: 1. Passport data and signature page Both 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 (I ELTS 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 finances Bank 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

Graduate Programs MBA Programs Other Graduate Programs Duration: Duration: • • Accelerated Core MBA (1 year) Accelerated (1 year) • Core MBA (2 years) • Non-Accelerated (2 years) Specializations* : Programs: • • Accounting MA, Curriculum and Instruction • • Digital Marketing* * MA, Differentiated Instruction • Finance • MA, Early Childhood Education • • Healthcare Management MA, Educational Administration • Leadership and Change Management • MA, Education Technology* * • • Not-for-Profit Management MA, Leadership: Higher Education • • Sports Management MA, Special Education • MA, TESOL • MEd, Teaching and Learning* * Duration: • MS, Instructional Design and Technology* * • Non-Accelerated (2 years) Programs: • MS, Computer Science* * 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 Intakes CUC has several intakes each year Our multiple intakes and rolling admission allows you to start studying at a time that suits you. Postgraduate Programs Program Duration Intakes Accelerated Core MBA (1 year) August and January MBA May, August, October, Non-Accelerated Core MBA (2 years) January and March MS, Computer Non-Accelerated (2 years) August Science Accelerated (1 year) Other Graduate October and January programs Non-Accelerated (2 years) * 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.