Take the first step:
Apply for Spring ’24 by September 5th
To be considered for admission, please email rocio.mendez-rozo@chicagosemester.org to reserve your spot for Spring '24.
Deadlines
Some of our partner schools have earlier off-campus study application deadlines. Please check with your campus representative to confirm priority application deadlines and details at your home institution.
**We are no longer accepting applications on a rolling basis
Spring 2024: September 5, 2023
Application Checklist
- Chicago Semester Application with all required signatures
- 2 completed Recommendation Forms (preferably completed by a professor and/or employer)
- Resume — Your CS track director/coordinator will assist with resume development. You can also find helpful tips here, as well as consult with your campus career development/services office.
- Official Transcript
- 3.0 GPA minimum is required for students seeking licensure in education and nursing
- 2.5 GPA or higher is recommended for all other students including interdisciplinary, social work, educational studies, and micro interns. However, we review every application on its individual merits.
- Application Fee of $50.00 (nonrefundable). After we receive all your application materials, you will receive an invoice via email. Your application will not be considered complete until the application fee is paid.
Admittance to Semester Program
Our application review process typically takes 7 business days after we receive your application. After admittance to the program, you will pay the $325 enrollment deposit to secure your spot for the semester. This fee is non-refundable. You’re welcome to check on the status of your application at any time by contacting Rocio Mendez-Rozo, Director of Enrollment, Partnerships and DEI Initiatives.
Deadlines
First priority will be given to applications received on or before these deadlines. However, we will still review applications received after these dates under special circumstances.
Application Checklist
- Chicago Semester Application with all required signatures
- 2 completed Recommendation Forms (preferably completed by a professor and/or employer)
- Resume — Your CS track director/coordinator will assist with resume development. You can also find helpful tips here, as well as consult with your campus career development/services office.
- Official Transcript
- 2.5 GPA or higher is recommended, however, we review every application received based on its individual merits
- Application Fee of $150.00 (refundable if we are unable to secure you an internship position and spot in the program). After we receive all your application materials, you will receive an invoice via email. Your application will not be considered complete until the application fee is paid.
Admittance to Summer Program
Our application review process typically takes 7 business days after we receive your application. Once you receive an internship offer you will pay the $500 enrollment deposit to secure your spot for the summer. This fee is non-refundable. You’re welcome to check on the status of your application at any time by contacting Rocio Mendez-Rozo, Director of Enrollment, Partnerships and DEI Initiatives.
Questions?
Ask Rocio Mendez-Rozo,
our Director of Enrollment Management, Partnerships & Diversity Initiatives
Do you have a question about what you see on this page? Let me know. I would love to talk about how to make Chicago Semester possible for you!
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