Application Process

Applications to the MS and post-MS programs are accepted for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Admission criteria includes compliance with admission requirements, evaluation of undergraduate academic performance and work experience, and it may also include an interview with members of the committee.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: April 15

For term start dates, see the academic calendar for the year you're interested in.

We encourage you to apply well in advance of the semester in which you wish to begin classes. Registration for new students closes when classes are full (or approximately two weeks prior to the semester start date, whichever comes first). It is important to plan ample time to prepare for your first class and complete mandatory orientation activities. Early application and registration also ensure a greater selection of course options for you, as classes tend to fill up as each semester approaches.

Your application file must be complete in order to verify completion of all admission requirements. Once your file is complete, a formal admission decision is made by the Graduate Selection and Progression Committee.

Qualified applicants to the post-graduate certificate programs must submit all required application materials and must meet with a graduate advisor prior to registering for any courses.

Ready to apply?

Step 1: Complete the application and submit to:

Viviana Belisle
North Park University
Graduate Admissions, Box 40
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4895

Step 2: Request official transcripts

Request official transcripts from all college coursework be sent directly to North Park University. Official transcripts must be received in sealed envelopes directly from the school of issue. Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the United States need to submit transcript evaluation reports, course by course format, from www.ece.org or www.wes.org in lieu of original transcript documents. Submit to the address above.

Step 3: Submit additional admission requirements

Make sure you send all admission materials, including a copy of your updated resume, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation from supervisors who can assess your professional qualifications.

Step 4: Admission status and registration for first semester of classes

Once all admission requirements are received, processed, and evaluated by North Park, you will be notified of your admission status by the Office of Graduate Admission. You will also receive information about your registration options so that you may make a selection and be registered for your first semester of classes at North Park by your admission counselor.