Our Chicago State University Cougar spirit was in full force during the annual Back to School Parade to kick off Welcome Week 2022-23. The BTS video captures the essence of our students. Alumni, staff and faculty, Chicago State is proud to be a multicultural University.
Chicago State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The independent corporation was established in 1895. HLC is also accredited by both the U.S. Department of Education (CHEA) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Contact the Commission at
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Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation is about the University meeting certain HLC requirements. Accreditation is a certification that an institution meets acceptable standards of quality and integrity. This recognition means that Chicago State University and the higher education it delivers has undergone rigorous external and internal evaluations. Accreditation indicates that an institution provides the public with the best quality of higher education.