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Welcome to IADT Chicago, a collaborative community of designers, dreamers, and digital professionals. They dare to believe that lifelong creative passions can be sharpened and developed into a lifetime of professional possibilities. The world is a creative place to live, work, and play for design and technology professionals with industry-current knowledge, skills, and experience to solve business problems using their talent and imagination. The skill sets we teach are required in just about every area of today's competitive marketplace. At IADT Chicago, we have the passion, the people, and the professionally focused degree programs to help you take what you love to do and apply it in a diverse range of creative, dynamic arenas, including graphic design, fashion design, information technology, game design, video and animation production, multimedia and Web design, and more. Here at IADT, we understand that not everyone is pinstripes and wingtips. Some of us are bootcut jeans and graphic tees, and that suits us just fine. If you're a creative type who's got designs on tapping into the fertile field of your imagination, we'll welcome you and your ideas into our supportive community. You can think about it all. You will not dream about it all day long. But the best way to turn your passion into possibility is to look at your future as a blank sheet of paper and understand that what goes on depends on you, your talent, your imagination, and your desire to find a school that fits your style, skills, and interests. Sanford-Brown and the International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) are now one bigger, even better college—Sanford-Brown. By combining our two institutions' strengths, we will better cater to the diverse needs and interests of students and prospective employers across four schools of study: Design, Technology, Business, and Health. As before, we will remain focused on providing a dynamic and supportive environment where students can get the support they need for the success they want. We are committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in their chosen careers, and we are very proud of the education we provide. At IADT-Chicago, we're focused on preparing students with the education and confidence they need to pursue their potential in dynamic fields like fashion design, information technology, game design, video and animation production, multimedia and web design, and computer forensics. We train students to become creative problem-solvers with an industry-current understanding of how things work today and the foresight to imagine tomorrow's possibilities. Located in the heart of the bustle of Chicago's famed State Street, IADT-Chicago's facilities include lecture rooms, drafting labs, design studios, sewing, and pattern-making rooms, and computer labs. Students also can combine on-campus classes with online courses delivered by IADT-Online as part of IADT's blended learning option. A competitive job market never stops passionate individuals from pursuing their dreams. A professionally focused education can be an excellent way to build on your strengths, sharpen your skills, and be prepared to carve out your identity in a diverse design community. IADT Chicago provides library and information resources for students and faculty that support the institution's academic programs. IADT maintains a library that houses a growing collection of approximately 5,500 book volumes and 90 periodical subscriptions to support useful study and general education courses. Our library's multimedia resources consist of over 500 videos, DVDs, and CDs. We also have a campus bookstore that sells books and supplies used in the courses taught at IADT and a variety of IADT merchandise. The bookstore attempts to keep a balance of inventory between new and used books whenever possible. The bookstore also coordinates book buy-back periods at the end of each term. The CECybrary is an Internet-accessible information center committed to facilitating the Career Education Corporation (CEC) community's lifelong learning and achievement. This "virtual library" contains a collection of full-text journals, books, and reference materials links to websites relevant to each curricular area, instructional guides for using electronic library resources, and much more. The "virtual" collection is carefully selected to support students as they advance through their study programs and include quality, full-text, peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals and full-text electronic books. Instructional materials for students and faculty are designed to enhance information literacy skills. IADT Chicago has contracted with RnR Real Estate Marketing to assist students with affordable and adequate housing. Most of these apartments accommodate four students with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. All apartments are furnished and include utility costs in the rent. At the International Academy of Design & Technology, we want you to feel confident about choosing a school that understands an increasingly specialized employment market's current and upcoming needs. That's why we develop programs that reflect the broad array of opportunities for design and technology professionals across a broad spectrum of industries. You can learn a lot about IADT and our professionally focused degree programs from this website. But if you're looking for more details about the kinds of design- and technology-related fields our programs can help you prepare for, take a minute to request our complimentary Career Guide.Welcome to IADT Chicago, a collaborative community of designers, dreamers, and digital professionals. They dare to believe that lifelong creative passions can be sharpened and developed into a lifetime of professional possibilities. The world is a creative place to live, work, and play for design and technology professionals with industry-current knowledge, skills, and experience to solve business problems using their talent and imagination. The skill sets we teach are required in just about every area of today's competitive marketplace. At IADT Chicago, we have the passion, the people, and the professionally focused degree programs to help you take what you love to do and apply it in a diverse range of creative, dynamic arenas, including graphic design, fashion design, information technology, game design, video and animation production, multimedia and Web design, and more. Here at IADT, we understand that not everyone is pinstripes and wingtips. Some of us are bootcut jeans and graphic tees, and that suits us just fine. If you're a creative type who's got designs on tapping into the fertile field of your imagination, we'll welcome you and your ideas into our supportive community. You can think about it all. You will not dream about it all day long. But the best way to turn your passion into possibility is to look at your future as a blank sheet of paper and understand that what goes on depends on you, your talent, your imagination, and your desire to find a school that fits your style, skills, and interests. Sanford-Brown and the International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) are now one bigger, even better college—Sanford-Brown. By combining our two institutions' strengths, we will better cater to the diverse needs and interests of students and prospective employers across four schools of study: Design, Technology, Business, and Health. As before, we will remain focused on providing a dynamic and supportive environment where students can get the support they need for the success they want. We are committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in their chosen careers, and we are very proud of the education we provide. At IADT-Chicago, we're focused on preparing students with the education and confidence they need to pursue their potential in dynamic fields like fashion design, information technology, game design, video and animation production, multimedia and web design, and computer forensics. We train students to become creative problem-solvers with an industry-current understanding of how things work today and the foresight to imagine tomorrow's possibilities. Located in the heart of the bustle of Chicago's famed State Street, IADT-Chicago's facilities include lecture rooms, drafting labs, design studios, sewing, and pattern-making rooms, and computer labs. Students also can combine on-campus classes with online courses delivered by IADT-Online as part of IADT's blended learning option. A competitive job market never stops passionate individuals from pursuing their dreams. A professionally focused education can be an excellent way to build on your strengths, sharpen your skills, and be prepared to carve out your identity in a diverse design community. IADT Chicago provides library and information resources for students and faculty that support the institution's academic programs. IADT maintains a library that houses a growing collection of approximately 5,500 book volumes and 90 periodical subscriptions to support useful study and general education courses. Our library's multimedia resources consist of over 500 videos, DVDs, and CDs. We also have a campus bookstore that sells books and supplies used in the courses taught at IADT and a variety of IADT merchandise. The bookstore attempts to keep a balance of inventory between new and used books whenever possible. The bookstore also coordinates book buy-back periods at the end of each term. The CECybrary is an Internet-accessible information center committed to facilitating the Career Education Corporation (CEC) community's lifelong learning and achievement. This "virtual library" contains a collection of full-text journals, books, and reference materials links to websites relevant to each curricular area, instructional guides for using electronic library resources, and much more. The "virtual" collection is carefully selected to support students as they advance through their study programs and include quality, full-text, peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals and full-text electronic books. Instructional materials for students and faculty are designed to enhance information literacy skills. IADT Chicago has contracted with RnR Real Estate Marketing to assist students with affordable and adequate housing. Most of these apartments accommodate four students with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. All apartments are furnished and include utility costs in the rent. At the International Academy of Design & Technology, we want you to feel confident about choosing a school that understands an increasingly specialized employment market's current and upcoming needs. That's why we develop programs that reflect the broad array of opportunities for design and technology professionals across a broad spectrum of industries. You can learn a lot about IADT and our professionally focused degree programs from this website. But if you're looking for more details about the kinds of design- and technology-related fields our programs can help you prepare for, take a minute to request our complimentary Career Guide. View full university

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities and the only one located in Chicago. Loyola University Chicago comprises four campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences (HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, and it is home to 13 schools, colleges, and institutes: Quinlan School of Business, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Stritch School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, School of Education, School of Law, School of Social Work, Graduate School, Institute of Pastoral Studies, Institute of Environmental Sustainability, and Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. Loyola also features course locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vernon Hills, Illinois, and a Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois. Recognizing Loyola's excellence in education, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the top "national universities" in its annual publications. Loyola is among a select group of universities recognized for community service and engagement by prestigious national organizations like the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Our faculty, staff, and students come from all faiths and backgrounds, but together, we strive toward the same goal, being men and women for and with others. But what makes a Jesuit university different? Our students receive an education that stresses the importance of knowledge, curiosity, global perspectives, and cura personalis, which translates to "care for the whole person." Our Loyola community is not afraid to get its hands dirty cleaning up neighborhood parks and gardens—or use its expertise to mentor girls interested in STEM programs. They research local food deserts and volunteer with our student-run farmers market to make healthy food more accessible. Here, we don't talk about making the world a better place—we get to work. Loyola University Chicago is deeply rooted in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of social responsibility through critical thinking and informed actions. We encourage students to become engaged citizens who take seriously how they express themselves and how they choose to be in the world. We encourage students to find their voice and use it for a greater common good—to be people for and with others. Loyola assures applicants that Loyola University Chicago will not penalize them nor rescind any admission decision for applicants who choose to protest peacefully against gun violence, even if that action is contrary to their high school's disciplinary policy. This distinctive and transformative approach to education takes place daily inside and outside of our classrooms. A Loyola education encompasses experiential learning and the development of each student to his or her fullest potential. We are guided by the Jesuit ethos of cura personalis, "care of the whole person," and an orientation toward service in which students direct their education toward meeting the needs of individuals and society in a quest for empathy, insight, and social justice. At Loyola, we provide our students with opportunities for rigorous educational experiences that help them form their commitment to live extraordinary lives of consequence through leadership and service in their professions, in their communities, and around the world. The commitment to a high-quality education that balances theory and practice, research and engagement, is at the heart of our work in the Division of Academic Affairs. The division is responsible for excellence in our academic programs and student success. The division oversees the implementation of the university's strategic plan. The Division of Academic Affairs includes eleven Colleges and Schools, Institutes and Centers, University Libraries, Global Initiatives, Enrollment Management, Student Academic Services, University Core Curriculum, and Honors Program. Research is an essential element of the work of our faculty and our students at all levels. As a Carnegie (High) Research University, we are the largest Catholic research university in the United States. We are deeply committed to advancing science and research across disciplines to address our times' most challenging questions. Loyola has also been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for service-learning and community engagement. At Loyola University Chicago, exceptional faculty, students, and staff work every day to sustain and enhance the quality of our education and the university's impact on higher education and the city, country, and world. It is the Office of the Provost's mission to drive quality and innovation and assure that Loyola continues to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We firmly believe that part of Loyola's promise to prepare people to lead extraordinary lives requires us to be a home for all cultures and people. We embrace all races, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, abilities, and residency statuses. We foster the success and community building of historically underrepresented student populations through mentorship, multicultural education, academic support, and celebration of our unique shared experiences. The Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs strives to be the preeminent Ignatian social justice education model and multicultural student success. Through facilitating intentional reflection of the intersections of identities and critical social analysis of systems of privilege and oppression, SDMA seeks to enhance the experience of all members of the Loyola community by cultivating culturally competent agents of social change. View full university

As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world. Rooted in its Christian heritage of engaging knowledge and faith, Concordia University Chicago aspires to be the destination university for all who seek to develop their full individual potential through a unique, innovative, and dynamic environment of exploration, creativity, and discovery for leading lives of servant-minded leadership. At Concordia University Chicago, you will learn from experience as you engage in applied research, service activities, internships, off-campus study throughout the world, and more. It is why our students develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, and versatility to meet the demands of the 21st-century workplace, serve as ethical leaders, and pursue opportunities that expand throughout their lives. A degree from Concordia–Chicago signals employers that you have learned by taking advantage of internships, applied research, service activities, leadership experiences, and off-campus learning. Your experience at CUC will help you develop the perspective, skills, and abilities that will allow you to keep opening up your life's possibilities long after graduation. As a Concordia–Chicago student, you will receive individualized attention that guides you toward a vocation or career path and then sets you up to succeed in it. Our professors and staff provide personalized guidance and support as they help you identify your career interests, master the knowledge and skills required to enter or advance in your desired professional field and establish the connections that will launch you on your way. You will have wide-ranging experiences as you learn in community with students of various backgrounds and cultures from around the world. With nearly endless opportunities to get involved in activities on campus, in Chicago, and throughout the world, you will have enriching experiences that expand your versatility and open up your prospects. Rich in the Lutheran tradition of education, CUC provides you with an educational experience that includes faith enrichment and guidance toward an ethical life of integrity. The spirit of community inspires all of our students—especially those in our church work programs—to meet the world's needs in which they live, serve, and work. You will open up your life to all aspects of meaningful success thanks to the impactful education you will experience at Concordia–Chicago. Concordia University Chicago is one of the most affordable private universities in the Midwest. The University offers a variety of financial assistance, whether you plan to enroll as an undergraduate or graduate student or in a specialized program for adults. A Concordia-Chicago education is a valuable investment worth making for your future. You want your college experience to prepare you for a career and life. Rooted in the Concordia-Chicago experience is student engagement. You'll meet faculty who care about your success and outcomes, which will help you starting freshman year and beyond. If you are seeking to further your education, the College of Graduate Programs and the College of Innovation and Professional Programs are specifically structured and staffed to meet today's graduate-level students' requirements. Programs include non-traditional and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Learn more about your tailored CUC experience for new undergraduates, graduates, or adult degree seekers to see why the University has been recognized as a national College of Distinction. The Concordia-Chicago experience for graduate students is about furthering your professional aspirations. Expand your network by making connections with professors who are industry leaders in your field. Concordia University Chicago offers many opportunities and open access to student organizations, athletic teams, service projects, etc. Whether you start as a freshman or transfer into Concordia-Chicago, our campus community is just the right size for you to get involved. At CUC, you will become part of a close-knit community where you will be inspired, challenged, and appreciated for your contributions. Concordia University Chicago offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts & sciences, business, and education. A CUC education prepares you academically, intellectually, practically, and ethically to find a meaningful career or vocation. The Institutional Review Board was established by the University's Board of Regents to ensure the protection of human subjects' rights and welfare who are recruited to participate in research activities associated with Concordia University Chicago. Please review the University's Statement of Institutional Commitment to the Protection of Human Subjects. All research involving human subjects conducted by Concordia students or personnel is submitted to the IRB for review. This includes research projects, whether funded or unfunded. Research conducted by an investigator affiliated with Concordia-Chicago at an off-campus site(s) or in collaboration with an investigator at another institution is submitted to the Concordia-Chicago IRB. CUC's location is excellent because it's close to the city—you hop on the Green Line' L' and you are there. Plus, downtown Oak Park is within walking distance of the campus, and there are plenty of things to do, like going to the movies, restaurants, and stores. Out of the schools on my list during my college search, CUC was ranked highly for sports management programs alongside Division I schools. That helped me decide to come here. View full university

We offer many services to help support our students, ranging from counseling to career preparation. Should any issue arise—or if you need to talk—we hope you'll reach out to our counseling team. As an Art and Art History student, you will discover the continually evolving nature of culture and explore contemporary and historical art practice. Interdisciplinary coursework, entrepreneurial thinking, and collaboration are all part of the Columbia experience. Through our exciting curriculum, you will master the technical, theoretical, and professional skills to adapt and thrive in modern culture's shifting landscape. In the Business and Entrepreneurship department, you'll learn by doing. You will get college credit; you'll work in student-managed ventures such as our record labels, a talent agency, an online distribution company, a gallery, a nightclub, and a marketing agency. Our faculty of working professionals, a global alumni network, and internship and study abroad opportunities will prepare you for a rewarding career in the creative industry, graduate study in business or law, or to launch a new product or service as an entrepreneur. The American Sign Language Department offers a major in ASL–English Interpretation, a major in Deaf Studies, and a minor in ASL Studies. Our curriculum emphasizes work with the Deaf population as a linguistic and cultural minority. The Commission accredits our ASL–English Interpretation program on Collegiate Interpreter Education. As a graduate of our department, you will not only become aware of and sensitive to issues concerning Deafness, you'll have the potential to become a cultural and linguistic mediator working across diverse communities. In an increasingly interdisciplinary and competitive job market, skills in writing and oral communication are indispensable. The English and Creative Writing Department offers process-oriented, technologically supported, cross-disciplinary opportunities in literature, writing, and oral communication to cultivate your unique voice while preparing you to be a more thoughtful, conscientious citizen. Our programs—which include several undergraduate and graduate degrees and a range of minors—are led by renowned faculty, including esteemed scholars, well-published writers, and experienced practitioners. You'll fulfill many of your Core requirements by taking classes in our department. However, you can also further explore your interests in the humanities by selecting one of four minors (Black World Studies, Cultural Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies), by researching with a favorite professor through the Undergraduate Mentorship Research Initiative, or by taking one of our many language courses. We are also proud to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies, an undergraduate program ranked by Educational-Portal.com as one of the country's top 10 cultural studies programs. You are automatically considered for Columbia College Chicago scholarships when you're admitted to the college. We offer renewable scholarships that take into consideration academic achievements, artistic talent, and financial need. The mission of the Student Organizations and Leadership office is to promote student involvement and leadership development as a vital part of an arts and communications education. Through efforts to empower students as aware and purposeful citizens, we create quality learning experiences outside of the classroom that builds engagement and connection to Columbia College Chicago and its life and culture. Student Organizations and Leadership is located in The Loft (916 S. Wabash Ave. 4th Fl). The Loft is a student lounge space that provides students with meeting spaces, a microwave, television, laptops, and serves as a hub for student leadership. As a Columbia student, your home is at the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world: Chicago. Our residence halls are specifically designed with creative students in mind. Columbia's campus is an accessible, safe place to live and learn. We take our responsibility seriously to keep our students safe, healthy, and happy. The graduate Admissions & Services Office strives to provide our graduate student community with essential resources and information that support their personal and professional development. We also aim to effectively lead students through necessary administrative steps, which clear the way for success in the more essential aspects of graduate education. The Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office coordinates support services for students with disabilities and assists in providing a successful educational experience while attending Columbia College Chicago. The SSD Office strives to provide the most integrated and appropriate accommodations in classes, programs, and activities for students with disabilities. The SSD Office seeks to empower students' personal and academic success, encouraging them to become independent and self-reliant. Our AES goal is to bring like-minded people who share many different passions for audio and build a strong community among them. We have events scheduled for each semester. We will be taking trips to various studios in Chicago, sharing mixing ideas, learning new technology, etc. We want everyone in this. A physician or nurse practitioner is available to provide outpatient clinical evaluation, treatment of minor illnesses, injuries, and evaluation and triage/referral for more serious illnesses or injuries. The Health Center also offers illness prevention measures, such as immunizations and flu vaccines. View full university

Chicago State University (CSU) is a public, comprehensive university that provides higher education for students of diverse backgrounds and educational needs. The University fosters the intellectual development and success of its student population through a rigorous, positive, and transformative educational experience. CSU is committed to teaching, research, service, and community development, including social justice, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Chicago State University will be recognized for innovations in teaching and research and promote ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and social and environmental justice. We will embrace, engage, educate, and empower our students and community to transform lives locally and globally. Chicago State University was founded as a teacher training school in Blue Island, Illinois, on September 2, 1867. Today, the University is a fully accredited public, urban institution located on 161-picturesque acres in a residential community on Chicago's Southside. CSU is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Illinois. The University's five colleges—Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Pharmacy—offer 36 undergraduate and 25 graduate and professional degree-granting programs. CSU also offers an interdisciplinary Honors College for students in all areas of study and has a Division of Continuing Education and Nontraditional Degree Programs that offers extension courses, distance learning, and not-for-credit programs Chicago community. There is a fundamental distinction between a degree-seeking and a non-degree seeking student. Please review each type of applicant distinctions below and follow the steps for the application that is most applicable to you. As you get started with an application, please note a Social Security Number (SSN) is not required for admission. However, by providing it, you will help us to match your application materials. The Social Security Number is required if you are applying for federal financial aid (FAFSA). The University is committed to ensuring student records' privacy and confidentiality and will not disclose your SSN without your consent for any purpose except as allowed by law. With 29 degree and 17 post-baccalaureate certificate programs, Graduate and Professional Studies meets the needs of graduate and professional education at Chicago State University by building upon the strengths, experiences, and successes of the academic departments and their operations, functions, and services with a full continuum of support services for prospective and continuing graduate students. The School of Graduate and Professional Studies provides centralized administrative oversight and support to the colleges and departments administering programs and services to graduate and professional students. We support the University's mission about the provision of high-quality teaching, learning, and research environment for graduate and professional students and graduate faculty. Research conducted at Chicago State University can be deemed safe and ethical. To maintain this high standard, CSU has established appropriate regulatory committees: Institutional Review Board for research involving human subjects (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for research involving live vertebrate and recombinant DNA (IACUC), and a committee for research involving biohazards. Also, undergraduate and graduate students who are trainees on NIH training grants complete a course and receive mentoring in Responsible Conduct of Research. Within the framework of a general education curriculum, Chicago State University students will be exposed to people, ideas, and events that have significantly influenced society and the environment. Students will learn to master the written and spoken word to enrich their own lives and contribute effectively to society. Instruction within a general education curriculum will provide our students with an understanding of critical sectors of contemporary life and the confidence to critique these constructively. Students will gain insight into cultural diversity, learn to honor their cultural heritage and others, and form responsible convictions about the world around them. Above all, Chicago State University's general education curriculum will instill in our students the idea that learning is a continuous and life-long process grounded in critical reflection and analysis of the world around us. As such, it is an essential foundation for living a fulfilled life in a democratic society. As part of a multi-year review of the general education assessment outcomes, the university community approved the above six general education outcomes during the Spring 2012 semester with input from faculty, staff, and administration. With these six outcomes in place, the General Education Committee (GEC) and the General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC) conducted a comprehensive review of the General Education Curriculum to revise the lists of courses that meet each area of general education. The revised General Education Curriculum was approved for the Fall 2017 semester. The Interim President is Cecil Lucy, who leads the administration of the University. The diverse areas that come under this structure require the dedication and support from a wide range of professional individuals to meet our unique students' needs. The executive officers are members of the President's Executive Council (PEC), a twenty-member team that helps all university operations run smoothly. Chicago State University is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, six members appointed by the Governor, and a student elected by the general student body. The Board's primary objective is to commence service in the public interest to promote and foster the ability of the University to offer courses of instruction, conduct research and offer public services as are now provided and may be prescribed in the future by the Board and to promote and foster the general welfare of the University, students, faculty, and staff. The academic areas come under the Provost's leadership for Academic and Student Affairs, ably assisted by the individual deans, associate and assistant deans, and directors. The administrative structure areas come under the leadership of both an Executive Vice President for Administrative and External Affairs and a Vice President of Planning, Research, and Sponsored Programs, assisted by various directors and associate assistant directors. View full university

Founded in 1896 and located in Hyde Park, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools are among the nation's best. Being part of the University of Chicago means that the importance of intellectual life—thought and exploration—infuses everything we do across all aspects of our curriculum. Families who choose Lab care sincerely about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. All are attracted to a diverse community and an environment that creates and nurtures the habits of expansive thinking and complex problem-solving. Virtually all Lab alumni go on to graduate from a four-year college. They gain acceptance to outstanding colleges around Chicago and the country: from the University of Chicago, University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign, Northwestern, and DePaul, to Harvard, Emory, University of Southern California, and many more. And Lab grads find each other wherever they go—their Lab relationships last for years after graduation, turning into unexpected opportunities over and over as they pursue any number of different fields: medicine, law, education, banking, finance, theater, and the creative arts. Because the Laboratory Schools are part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life—thought and exploration—infuses everything we do across all aspects of our curriculum. Lab's history is firmly rooted in experiential learning. This approach enriches our students' educational experience and contributes to Lab's reputation as one of the finest pre-collegiate schools in the world. All of this starts each morning when our teachers and staff arrive at school committed to giving our children the best possible education. And it ends when our graduates head out into the world with confidence and the knowledge that they are part of an amazing and unique community. To choose to be part of the Laboratory Schools is to embrace deeply held and widely shared values: We believe in the power of human intellect and the importance of education. We believe that learning is an ongoing process that knows no boundaries, no endpoint. We believe that our differences strengthen our community. We believe that those around us should inspire, support, and—yes—challenge us to work to our fullest potential. Ours is a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and creativity, celebrates new ideas, and engages people who possess various experiences and backgrounds. Students learn to think independently and critically, explore challenging ideas, and celebrate our school community's diversity. All around Lab is evidence of a life of learning—students and families who are fully engaged, faculty who would not want to teach anywhere else, and the unparalleled University of Chicago setting that enriches our community and resources in incomparable ways. The Laboratory Schools are home to the youngest members of the University of Chicago's academic community. We ignite and nurture an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. Diversity at the Laboratory Schools includes the thoughts and worldviews, identities and affiliations, aptitudes and aspirations, races and cultures, genders and sexualities, and experiences and economics of our students, families, faculty, administrators, and staff. Through their engagement with diversity, students will gain the preparation they need to live and lead in a complex world, with an inherent sense of inclusiveness and justice. In our vision, we strive to appreciate diversity in education fully and define the crucial and continuous commitments we must make as a community to foster diversity at the Laboratory Schools. We believe our diverse community plays a vital part in our students' academic, social, and individual growth. View full school

The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a nationally recognized independent high school for the performing and visual arts. The Academy offers students the opportunity to engage in a unique co-curricular program: rigorous, college-preparatory academic classes and professional-level arts training in the context of distinctive school culture. The Academy's school day consists of six 45-minute academic periods followed by a three-plus hour immersion in a student's chosen arts department: Dance, Media Arts (filmmaking, animation, creative writing), Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts. At The Chicago Academy for the Arts, young artists master the skills necessary for academic success, critical thought, and creative expression. Students come to The Academy from various backgrounds: some have had years of training, others are exploring a newly discovered passion. Some come from the city of Chicago; others commute from the suburbs or beyond. Some spend all four high school years at The Academy others join the community later on in their academic careers. No matter their background, these students are united by a profound passion for the arts. While The Academy is famous for its arts programs, our academic coursework is just as powerful. Students engage deeply in courses designed to develop critical thinking skills across various subjects, including Women's Literature, AP Computer Science, Global Affairs, Business, and the Arts, World Religions, AP Statistics, Philosophy, and many more. Realizing that their Academy education opens a variety of doors for them beyond high school, nearly 1/3 of Academy alums pursue non-arts paths after graduation, from business to physics to computer science and everything in between. Alums include entrepreneurs, attorneys, Ph.D.'s, physicists, and other professionals in a wide variety of careers. We often say that there is nothing more important here than in our community. Academy students and faculty alike are characterized by their passion, a sense of purpose, and pursuit of excellence, and thus everyone at The Academy is deeply invested in being here. (In fact, for decades, the most common word used to describe The Academy is "home.") It is a special privilege to be surrounded, every day, by peers and mentors who have decided to be a part of this place. Our students are never at The Academy, they are The Academy, and that identity eliminates so much of what is typically negative about the high school experience. Curiosity, discipline, focus, determination: these qualities are essential to artists and are honed not only in the studio but also in the classroom. At The Academy, you will find AP and Honors courses, dedicated teachers, and high academic standards engaging our students' distinctly creative minds. The Academy's academic program is built upon core studies in Humanities (English, Social Studies, and World Languages), Mathematics, and Science. For nearly four decades, students at The Chicago Academy for the Arts have combined their capacity for imagination with a sense of purpose to create a stunning body of meaningful work and a community where young people thrive. Our unique educational model is transformational yet straightforward. The Academy's rigorous academic program and immersive, pre-professional arts training — in the context of a world-class educational culture — prepare our students for an incredible variety of paths beyond high school. View full school

Welcome to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), one of the most historically significant accredited independent schools of art and design in the nation located in one of the greatest American cities. SAIC is distinct in the way that it provides graduate, post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students an interdisciplinary curriculum and the necessary freedom to develop as artists, designers, and scholars. Simultaneously, we strive for a level of rigor, investigation, and cultural relevance that makes SAIC truly special. Our students translate the most complex ideas into tangible forms—paintings, sculptures, films, performances, books, installations, inventions, buildings, community projects, and, more often than not, a combination of the above. Few schools in the United States provide such a broad range of possibilities. Our engaged student body and award-winning faculty of artists, scholars, and leading practitioners work nearby, sharing exceptional resources and establishing a forum for a vigorous exchange of ideas. The heralded new Modern Wing of the Art Institute provides an incredible resource for inspiration and study. Other unique SAIC resources include our cutting-edge facilities, Gene Siskel Film Center, Visiting Artists Program, and Sullivan Galleries that exhibit work to a broad audience. Of course, downtown Chicago gives our students access to one of the world's most creatively vibrant and architecturally rich cities. We encourage engagement in its full spectrum of cultural amenities. However, we fully recognize that we live in a globalized society—also reflected in our student body's demographic makeup—and thus provide a wealth of invaluable international study opportunities across the globe. Foremost, SAIC is about students. We are dedicated to providing complete liberal art and the arts and design education that will serve our alumni throughout their multifaceted careers. We are delighted by your interest and sincerely hope that you will add your voice to the SAIC dialogue at such a critical point in the history of Chicago, the nation, and the world. Academic Advising provides you an ongoing partnership, support, and advocacy as you navigate SAIC's interdisciplinary curriculum and map out your unique degree plan. Your academic advisor will be a vital resource for you from the summer before your first semester through graduation. Advisors for first-year students are integrated into Research Studio, a required first-year course, and must meet with students every term during the first two years. Transfer students are required to meet with their faculty advisors for their first two terms. At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), we will not define your career. However, we will provide you with the interdisciplinary education and resources you need to define it for yourself. Our graduates move on to do great things. More than 17,000 alumni worldwide impact their communities through their work, scholarship, teaching, and service. As an undergraduate student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, you will be immersed in a community of artists, designers, scholars, and writers who share the belief that meaning and making are inseparable. Through the process of critique, you will be challenged by our award-winning faculty and your peers to be bold, experiment, and expand your vision. Your studio courses will be rounded out with a full offering of art history, humanities, language, writing, science, and social science in addition to off-campus study and internship opportunities. You will have access to facilities with cutting-edge digital technologies as well as time-honored analog equipment. As a visual scholar, you will learn from the past to help define the future. At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, we recognize that today's artists are not only makers of images, objects, and events, but designers of cities, public spaces, scholars of visual languages, and producers of global culture. Our students are inventors, explorers, and thinkers. As a student, you will develop a deep understanding of historical contexts while imagining new frameworks for ideas and forms. Above all, you will be encouraged to cross disciplines and explore concepts unbound to any medium or academic department. Life on the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) campus is unlike life on any other campus. It is part of the Art Institute of Chicago, a world-renowned encyclopedic museum of art whose collection spans 5,000 years of human history and represents cultures worldwide. And it is part of Chicago itself, an international city with distinctive architecture, innovative public art, world-class galleries, cutting-edge music and theater, extensive public transportation, and vibrant communities of working artists, designers, writers, and thinkers. Suppose you take those two elements and combine them with an education that defies conventions, utterly unique student experience is born. You can live on campus in large, airy downtown lofts with panoramic views, or you can radiate outward into Chicago's eclectic patchwork of neighborhoods. Either way, you will have the opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and staff through campus-wide events and diverse student groups and organizations, including our semi-annual student art sales, all-school barbecues, annual Halloween Ball, annual Fashion Show, jam-packed Student Union Galleries, and Sullivan Galleries exhibition openings, or lectures with world-renowned artists and scholars. View full university

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an acclaimed research institution with 15 colleges dedicated to discovering and distributing knowledge. As one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse universities in the country, UIC's welcoming environment gives you the chance to study, work, and grow with classmates who will broaden your perspectives and worldview. UIC provides the broadest access to the highest levels of intellectual excellence. UIC's mission is: To create knowledge that transforms our views of the world and, through sharing and application, transforms the world. To provide a wide range of students with an educational opportunity, only a leading research university can offer. To address the challenges and opportunities facing Chicago and all Great Cities of the 21st century, as expressed by our Great Cities Commitment. To foster scholarship and practices that reflect and respond to the U.S.'s increasing diversity in a rapidly globalizing world. To train professionals in a wide range of public service disciplines, serving Illinois as the principal educator of health science professionals and as a primary healthcare provider to underserved communities. UIC is among the top five most diverse campuses in the nation and a national leader among urban, public higher education institutions in providing access to underrepresented students. UIC is focused on eliminating disparities in health, education, and economic opportunity. Community engagement is a centerpiece of UIC's urban mission. Faculty, students, and staff in every college work with the neighborhood, foundation, and government partners on a wide range of projects to improve the quality of life in metropolitan areas worldwide. UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs, and services for all and maintaining a barrier-free environment for individuals with disabilities. UIC's Disability Resource Center facilitates students' access through consultation with faculty and departmental staff and strives to provide all needed accommodations. Accessible workstations and assistive technology are available on campus through the Academic Computing and Communications Center and the UIC Library. Accessible transportation is also provided. As a charter signatory to the integrated climate commitment, UIC has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2004 levels by 2030 and be carbon-neutral by 2050. Further goals are to become a zero-waste, net-zero-water campus and a biodiverse campus. UIC becomes greener every year — through plantings that have led to its designation as a Tree Campus USA each year since 2011 as well as its commitment to LEED-certified buildings, recycling, active transportation, and public transit. Bike-sharing stations are conveniently placed throughout the campus, which itself is located near three rail stations. Sustainability is also incorporated in UIC's education and research missions. The Office of Sustainability offers students internships and serves as a clearinghouse for information on green jobs. Students can join organizations like EcoCampus to promote green practices. The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System is UIC's academic medical center and the state's major public hospital. Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, U.I. Health includes a 495-bed hospital, Children's Hospital University of Illinois, an outpatient care center, and 13 Mile Square Health Centers located in Chicago neighborhoods. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a broad range of medical specialties by caring for U.I. Health's diverse patient population and engaging in translational research that can help improve the lives of patients in Illinois and beyond. The Great Cities Institute embodies UIC's Great Cities Commitment to improve the quality of life in cities worldwide. It unites faculty, students, and staff throughout UIC to partner with government, business, and community groups. As partners, they explore issues that affect all cities. Recent Great Cities projects have helped to reduce youth violence, revive a high school, and give voters a voice in their wards. In Great Cities forums, experts from Chicago and around the world share ideas and solve common problems. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is the landmark home were Jane Addams lived and founded America's most famous settlement house. Generations of immigrants went through the Hull House to adapt to life in America.UIC preserved and rebuilt the Hull House dining hall and established the museum to preserve the legacy of Jane Addams. The house features exhibits while the dining hall frequently hosts events. All of the museum's programs carry on Addams's commitment to social reform, social justice, and diversity. With one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, the University of Illinois at Chicago is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for its students and fostering a sense of belonging. We are located in a bustling city, and there is no shortage of exciting opportunities right here on campus. Get involved in UIC's rich campus life by joining various student groups and attending fun events. The University of Illinois at Chicago traces its origins to several private health colleges founded in Chicago during the 19th century. In the 20th century, new campuses were built in Chicago and later joined together to form a comprehensive learning community. In the last three decades, UIC has transformed itself into one of the top 60 research universities in the United States. View full university

Latin is one of the oldest independent schools in the city of Chicago. Latin School was formed in 1888 when a group of parents in Chicago enlisted Mabel Slade Vickery, a teacher from the East Coast, to take charge of a new, parent-owned school. The first class consisted of 10 boys, approximately ten years old. The school was designed to provide students with a rigorous college-preparatory education in the classical tradition, with a curriculum heavily influenced by Classical studies and the Greek and Latin languages' study, hence the name "Latin School. We often hear from students that Latin feels like home to them, and for years our alumni have reported the same. Fostering this sense of community is something our school has always valued. Since 1888, Latin students have been learning and growing in an environment where they feel comfortable, safe, and supported. This sense of belonging is a result of not only what we do at Latin, but how we do it. Our individualized approach to teaching and learning is evident at every level and in every area of school life. Truly knowing students for who they are and how they learn best allows teachers to create connections with kids that last long after graduation. And Latin's unique learning experiences allow students to develop critical skills that will serve them for a lifetime. For parents, the benefit is that you are not alone in this immensely rewarding but sometimes scary process of raising children. Teachers here are aware of just how talented and exciting your children can be, and they are just as interested as you are in developing each aspect of their personalities. It is what Latin does best. The Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces the diversity of people, cultures, and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. Latin School achieves its mission by: Encouraging excellence in all academic and personal pursuits Creating an educational environment in which the pursuit of academic excellence and intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological, and aesthetic development of each student Developing and retaining excellent faculty and staff Recognizing the fundamental importance of honesty, civility, public service, and respect for others and the environment Cultivating resilience, independence, leadership, and moral courage Sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural community that affirms and values each individual Attracting dedicated families committed to the mission of the school Promoting programs in all divisions that integrate our students with the community Developing financial and physical resources to support the school's needs. Latin School intentionally seeks to admit students and families of various identities and backgrounds, working to integrate them into the school's vibrant culture. Our rigorous, inclusive core curriculum and extra-curricular programs prepare the school's diverse students for a highly competitive, global education. Students also regularly participate in community service, which nurtures leadership and character growth. Latin creates a highly talented, heterogeneous team of faculty, administrators, and staff by removing barriers to recruiting, retaining, and promoting these individuals. Latin also is dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of school life. Currently, across all three divisions, 30 percent of Latin employees and 30 percent of students self-identify as people of color. Latin recognizes its social responsibility as a premier educational institution in the city of Chicago. Desiring a mutually supportive relationship with the broader community, the school endeavors to be a good neighbor and partner with people outside the school to fulfill its mission. Latin School of Chicago is resolved to strengthen its identity as an institution that shapes leaders prepared for a diverse world. A climate of inclusion, empowerment, equity, and justice are the bedrock of the school's academic and service endeavors in the 21st century and beyond. Selecting the best possible school is a necessary process, and the Office of Enrollment Management is committed to making every family's experience as personal, informative, and stress-free as possible. Our goal is to provide you with everything you need to determine whether Latin is the right school for your family. Our comprehensive admissions process allows us to get to know your student and ensure that they can feel successful and happy at Latin. View full school

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. UChicago's research has led to such breakthroughs as discovering the link between cancer and genetics, establishing revolutionary theories of economics, and developing tools to produce reliably excellent urban schooling. We generate new insights for the benefit of present and future generations with our national and affiliated laboratories: Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The University of Chicago is enriched by the city we call home. In partnership with our neighbors, we invest in Chicago's mid-South Side across such areas as health, education, economic growth, and the arts. Together with our medical center, we are the largest private employer on the South Side. In all we do, we are driven to dig deeper, push further, and ask more critical questions—and to leverage our knowledge to enrich all human life. Our diverse and creative students and alumni drive innovation, lead international conversations, and make masterpieces. Alumni and faculty, lecturers, and postdocs become Nobel laureates, CEOs, university presidents, attorneys general, literary giants, and astronauts. The University of Chicago welcomes students, faculty, other academic personnel, staff, and visitors with disabilities and works collaboratively to provide accommodations appropriate to need and circumstance. Since its inception in 1890, UChicago has remained committed to educating extraordinary people regardless of race, gender, religion, or financial ability. More than $100 million in financial assistance and scholarships are awarded annually, and we are one of the few highly selective institutions to award both need-based and merit-based aid. Approximately 6,306 students are enrolled in the College, renowned for its Core curriculum and small, discussion-style classes. In more than 100 programs across our graduate divisions and professional schools, students discover firsthand the power of ideas to make a difference in the world. UChicago offers a rich array of summer learning opportunities for current UChicago students, visiting college students, accomplished high school students, teachers, and many others. One of the first U.S. universities with continuing education, UChicago offers non-degree programs spanning business, public policy, and a wide range of professional and liberal arts. In many ways, online learning is an extension of the University of Chicago's longstanding commitment to free and open inquiry. With a commitment to free and open inquiry, our scholars take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans arts to engineering, medicine to education. Their work transforms the way we understand the world, advance study fields, and often create new ones. Generating new knowledge for the benefit of present and future generations, UChicago research has impacted the globe, leading to such breakthroughs as discovering the link between cancer and genetics, establishing revolutionary theories of economics, and developing tools to produce reliably excellent urban schooling. Campus and Student Life is dedicated to helping students, staff, and faculty experience university life at its fullest. We have a profound commitment to our community's diversity and are focused on creating an environment where you can thrive. Through our wide array of programs and services, we provide opportunities and experiences that build community, help you grow personally and professionally, and create a place that you can call home now and throughout your life. On July 9, 1890, the University's founders defined what they believed would build an enduring legacy: a commitment to rigorous academics for people of all backgrounds, including "opportunities for all departments of higher education to persons of both sexes on equal terms." In 2006, current president Robert J. Zimmer said in his inaugural address, "If we take ourselves back to the University in its early years . . . many of us connected to the University feel that we might just as easily have been there "Why is this? The University of Chicago, from its very inception, has been driven by a singular focus on inquiry. Everything about the University of Chicago that we recognize as distinctive flows from this commitment." Since 1890, the University of Chicago's singular focus on inquiry has made it a model for modern institutions of higher education and research. Across numerous departments and disciplines and over 150 institutes and centers, the UChicago community advances ideas and innovations that enrich human life. The University's inquiry culture thrives on intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, extensive civic and research partnerships, and ever-broadening global reach. UChicago breakthroughs transform the way we live and the way we think. Members of our community have pioneered sociology scholarship, introduced hormonal cancer treatment, proposed the existence of black holes, discovered new dinosaur species, changed the face of economics, improved graduation rates in American cities, and the list goes on. Tracing such breakthroughs from decade to decade, the timeline above provides a sampling of how UChicago scholars have made a lasting impact on our world. View full university

At GEMS World Academy Chicago, we believe that education extends far beyond four walls. Every day, our students experience unique ways of learning that inspire new perspectives. They are infused with excitement and passion that is unparalleled and enhanced by the innovative technology integrated into our state-of-the-art campus located in downtown Chicago. As Illinois' only private school offering an accredited International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program curriculum, our students grow through the strong connections they build with other students around the globe as well as frequent engagement with professionals and institutions in the rich cultural center of Chicago. GEMS World Academy Chicago is the first Preschool-through-12 school in the United States from the international award-winning educator GEMS Education. GEMS World Academy Chicago — Early Years, a culturally diverse preschool that nurtures a child’s love of learning and creativity in Lincoln Park, is also part of the GEMS Education network and serves children as young as 6 weeks old. Our master teachers exemplify excellence in the classroom. Our educators recognize the importance of inspiring students, driving industry-changing innovation as well as enriching the communities in which they live and work. GEMS World Academy program highlights include, but are not limited to: An International Baccalaureate World School curriculum. GEMS offers a rigorous, accredited Primary Years Program and is an official candidate school for the Middle Years Program. Inquiry-based learning: fostering an atmosphere of academic excellence and encourage intellectual inquiry and critical thinking. Physical, expressive, and creative arts as an essential part of holistic education. Highly experienced international educators, committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities. Purposeful use of technology. Authentic curriculum links and projects with schools from the GEMS network around the world, developing international-mindedness. Student-centered assessment. To inspire inquiring, knowledgeable, reflective, and intercultural learners to become morally responsible leaders with the skills and attributes necessary to create a more connected and prosperous world. GEMS World Academy Chicago stands apart from the region's other independent private schools in multiple key areas: World of Innovation — Our personalized instruction and creative use of technology prepares students to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We provide unique open-project learning spaces fully equipped science and design labs an integrated coding and robotics program and thorough exploration of the data-driven world. World Languages — We emphasize multilingualism at GEMS, starting with our youngest learners. Our students receive daily instruction in French, Spanish, or Mandarin, and our classes, fully aligned with the International Baccalaureate curriculum, act as catalysts for enhanced cultural understanding and global connections. World Culture and Exploration — Students at GEMS World Academy Chicago are part of a global network of elite educational institutions. We place a premium, through the GWA Connect travel program, on providing students with opportunities for authentic travel and cultural exchange experiences, using our companion GEMS World Academy schools overseas as partners. World As Our Campus — Our students interact with the world around them in rich and meaningful ways. The Field Studies program leverages the entire city of Chicago, which our students explore in self-directed inquiries. Strategically articulated curricula extend these experiences to global contexts. World Citizens — Global citizenship is a core value for GEMS Education. Our program provides students with an intuitive sense of the world's complexity and diversity. Students grow to understand that a range of thought and experience is essential to making discoveries, driving innovation, and taking leadership roles on the world stage. View full school