Instructions for 2009-10 application for Undergraduate Admission and
On-Campus Housing:

*Complete either the on-line or print version of Columbia College Chicago's Undergraduate Admissions Application form (including your essay). There is a $35 non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Columbia College Chicago) or you can use the on-line payment form. Please include your full name and Social Security Number on your check. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL CASH.  Students who apply on-line can submit their application fee in the final
step of the application process.

*Official transcripts must be sent to the Columbia College Chicago Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Please see the official application instructions for more details about submitting transcripts.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANT
Have your most recent and/or final transcript sent by your school. If you have taken the ACT or SAT, and your test results are not included as part of your transcript, please arrange to have your test results forwarded separately to the Admissions Office. Although the ACT or SAT is not required for admission to Columbia College Chicago, these tests are valuable tools for advising new students. All students are strongly urged to complete one of these tests while they are in high school.

TRANSFER APPLICANT
Have all previous official college transcript(s) and final high school transcript or GED test results (including your scores) sent. There is no minimum required number of transfer hours.

GED APPLICANT
Have an official copy of your GED test results (including your scores) sent from the testing agency (certificates of GED completion are not acceptable).

HOME SCHOOLED APPLICANT
Have an official copy of your transcript sent from a state-recognized home school.

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE OF MAJOR
Submit the official college transcripts on which your first degree is posted.

*One letter of recommendation from an instructor, guidance counselor or other individual who is qualified to comment on your potential to complete college level work in an arts and communications curriculum. Please be sure your full name and Social Security Number appear on the letter. Additional letters of recommendation are welcomed.

Please Note: If your transcripts or letter of recommendation are mailed separately by your school(s) and/or instructors, please be sure that you give them proper mailing instructions. Your admission file is considered ready for review only when you have submitted your application and the Columbia College Chicago Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives your essay, transcripts, and letter of recommendation. While it is not necessary to submit all of these materials together, doing so enables the College to process your application more efficiently.

*Immunization Records: Students are required to submit records showing proof of specific immunizations as follows: one tetanus/diphtheria shot within the last ten years, two separate measles shots during your lifetime, one rubella shot and one mumps shot. Students born prior to January 1, 1957 and students enrolled in fewer than six credit hours are exempt from complying with this law, Illinois Public act #85-1315. If you need additional time to complete your immunizations or to retrieve your immunization records, you may submit them separately at a later date. You should not wait or delay submitting your application, transcripts and letter of recommendation in this case. All students are advised to have their complete immunization record on file prior to registration.

*Return your completed application form, essay, transcripts, letter of recommendation and $35 application fee (payable to Columbia College Chicago) to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
600 S Michigan Ave., Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-369-7130
Fax: 312-369-8024
www.colum.edu/Admissions