​​​Welcome New Students!​​​

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Welcome to The Chicago School! You are about to begin an exciting educational journey, which is the first step on a lifetime of learning, service to the community, and professional development.

Now, what do you need to know to make your transition to The Chicago School as smooth as possible? To help aid in your transition and set you up for success moving forward into your first semester, please look over the information provided in the tabs below.​

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​New Student questions:

[email protected] ​​
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 Early Connect
​​Early Connect Program​​​

All incoming new students are given access to a course on Canvas, The Chicago School's online learning platform, which offers a broad range of resources intended to help new students in their transition to life as a Chicago School student.

The modules on Early Connect are designed to support your transition to The Chicago School by providing an overview of campus resources and a list of next steps. We encourage you to review the various modules we offer, with topics including:

  • Academic Support
  • Student Finance
  • Student Support
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Course Registration
  • Title IX Information
  • Moving to a New City
  • U-Passes (for Chicago and DC students)
  • University Contact Information
  • And more!

The Early Connect course also includes discussion boards, where you can interact with fellow new students before meeting them on Orientation Day!

Please note that the Early Connect course will stay in your Canvas platform indefinitely, so if you ever need to access that information again, it will be there for your convenience.​​​

 Meet Your Student Support Counselor
Student Support Services

As a new student, you may be unsure of who to go to when you have questions. Student Support Services can help with that! 

Student Support Services is available to all students as they work to successfully complete their academic programs. Student Support Counselors can help with general questions, course selection and registration, student progress, course concerns/questions, graduation requirements, Turn-It-In, Canvas, available resources and support, and more! Students are encouraged to be in touch with the Student Support Counselors each semester.​ Learn more about Student Support Services here.


 New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation

All registered incoming students are required to attend a New Student Orientation. This year, New Student Orientation consists of a mix between asynchronistic elements in Canvas, in-person Academic sessions, and synchronous Zoom Student Resource sessions. 

By engaging in New Student Orientation activities, students will:

  • Receive a student ID or take an ID photo (depending on your campus)
  • Learn about important campus resources
  • Make connections with fellow new students
  • Engage with faculty and future instructors
  • Learn about financial aid options
 
New student orientation is normally scheduled for the week prior to the start of classes; students attend on a particular date depending on their academic program. Be sure to check your student emails regularly for additional information on your campus' New Student Orientations.
 
International students must attend an additional orientation to address their particular needs/information.

Fall 2023 New Student Orientation Week: August 21st - August 26th

Student Resource Orientation Dates (Virtual)
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New Students are required to attend one of the following virtual presentations to learn more about the support resources available to them:

  • ​Monday, August 21st: 4PM PST/ 6PM CST/ 7PM EST (Zoom Link)​
  • Tuesday, August 22nd: 12PM PST/ 2PM CST/3PM EST  (Zoom Link​)
  • Friday, August 25th: 9AM PST/ 11AM CST/ 12PM EST (Zoom link)
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New Student Orientation Dates by Campus (In-Person)
New Students are also required to attend their in-person orientation at their campus location to learn more about their academic program:  
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Chicago

​Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Clinical Psychology RSVP HERE                                      ​

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology

Thursday, August 24, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
  • MA Forensic Psychology
  • MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
 
Friday, August 25, 2023 – Counseling Psychology RSVP HERE

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • All Applied Behavior Analysis
  • EdS School Psychology
  • PsyD School Psychology

*The PhD Business Psychology and PhD Organizational Leadership programs will hold Orientation at a later date. The academic department will provide details directly to students entering these programs.

U Pass

All Chicago Campus students are automatically enrolled in a transit pass through CTA and will be billed via your student account. Students will be emailed with information on picking up their UPass.  ​​


For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] ​​

International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]

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Washington D.C.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Clinical Psychology RSVP HERE                                      

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology​

Thursday, August 24, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • MA Forensic Psychology
  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
 

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • All Applied Behavior Analysis Programs
  • PhD Business Psychology
  • PhD Organizational Leadership
  • PhD International Psychology


U Pass

All Washington, D.C. Campus students are automatically enrolled in a transit pass through the WMATA and will be billed via your student account. Students will be able to pick up their UPass at Orientation.  ​​


For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] 

International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]

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Los Angeles

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – PsyD Clinical Psychology RSVP HERE                             ​​

  • PsyD Clinical Psychology​​

Thursday, August 24, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
  • MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • MA Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy
 
Saturday, August 26, 20233 – RSVP HERE

  • Certificate in Forensic Psychology
  • MA Forensic Psychology​                                            
  • PsyD Clinical Forensic Psychology
  • PsyD Marital & Family Therapy
  • PsyD Applied Clinical Psychology
  • PhD Business Psychology
  • PhD Organizational Leadership
  • All Applied Behavior Analysis 

For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] 

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International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]



Anaheim

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Clinical Psychology RSVP HERE                                      

  • ​PsyD Clinical Psychology

Thursday, August 24, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • MA Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy
 
Saturday, August 26, 20233 – RSVP HERE

  • MA Forensic Psychology
  • PsyD Clinical Forensic Psychology
  • PsyD Marital & Family Therapy
  • PsyD Applied Clinical Psychology
  • ​PhD Business Psychology
  • PhD Organizational Leadership
  • All Applied Behavior Analysis 

For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] 

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International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]



San Diego

Thursday, August 24, 2023 – New Student RSVP HERE​​

  • MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • MA Marriage, Couples & Family Therapy
  • PsyD Applied Clinical Psychology
  • All Applied Behavior Analysis 

*The BA, Psychology program at the San Diego campus will hold its academic program orientation virtually on Friday, August 25th at 9AM PST. Please see the Zoom information below to join the meeting:

ZOOM LINK

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/95506440753?pwd=V2FqamxjcTFaVnYwc1puaXVObnNBQT09

Meeting ID: 955 0644 0753
Passcode: 370441 


For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] 

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International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]


DALLAS 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – RSVP HERE

  • ​PsyD Clinical Psychology
Saturday, August 26, 2023 –​ RSVP HERE

  • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling​
  • ​​MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology​
  • PhD Business Psychology
  • PhD Organizational Leadership
  • All Applied Behavior Analysis ​

*The BA, Psychology program at the Dallas campus will hold its academic program orientation virtually on Friday, August 25th at 11 AM CST. Please see the Zoom information below to join the meeting:

ZOOM LINK​

https://tcsedsystem.zoom.us/j/95506440753?pwd=V2FqamxjcTFaVnYwc1puaXVObnNBQT09

Meeting ID: 955 0644 0753
Passcode: 370441 


For questions, contact University Life at [email protected] ​

International Student Orientation​ RSVP HERE

Tuesday, August 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM CST

International Student Orientation for all of the ground campuses will occur online


​For questions, contact [email protected]​




Online Campus Orientation

Students in online-only programs participate in a virtual orientation, which is available in Canvas once the student receives a login and password. Participation in orientation is mandatory and should be completed prior to the Add/Drop period of the term. As part of the orientation, students will receive an overview of their program, Canvas tutorials and learn more about school policies and expectations. 

For more information, contact: [email protected] or 800-595-6938, option 1​

 Student ID Cards

Getting Your Student ID

Chicago Campus

Incoming new Students will have the opportunity to your photo taken at orientation for your Student ID.  However, if you would like to expedite the process, please email [email protected] with the following information:

  • Your full name
  • Your student ID number
  • Your Program
  • A headshot of yourself with a plain background (please note there cannot be anyone else in the photo with you and this cannot be a photo of a photo)

Dallas

Due to COVID-19 we are currently developing a contactless process to distribute student ID badges. Once this process has been finalized you will be contacted by your Student Support Counselor with more information

 
Online Campus

Incoming new students can send a request to their advisor to request an ID card. You can reach out to [email protected].

SoCal Campuses

New students are asked to upload a photo for their student ID when they RSVP to attend New Student Orientation. You will receive information about the student ID process in New Student Orientation communication.

Washington DC Campus

Incoming new students are asked to email a photo to [email protected]. Your request will be recorded, and you will be able to receive your ID as soon as in person classes have resumed. In the meantime, if you need proof that you are a student, email dcfacilities to request an official letter. 


TCSPP @ XULA

Incoming new students are asked to email a photo to [email protected] and pick up your ID Card at New Student Orientation.

 Student U-Pass (Chicago and DC Campuses)

Getting Your U-Pass

Chicago

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) U-Pass offers unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains (not Metra or PACE) during the semester. The Chicago School will be enrolling everyone who qualifies, EXCEPT those who choose to OPT OUT for Fall 2023. Your student account will be charged $131.00 per Fall or Spring semester for 15 weeks of unlimited rides. 

***Normally, the U-Pass program does not include students in executive-style PhD programs in Business Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or Applied Behavior Analysis (BP PhD: Consulting Track, OL PhD, ABA PhD).  However, the CTA is allowing more flexibility for the 2023 Fall semester and these programs will qualify to enroll in the U-Pass program!  Again, if you do not want the U-Pass for the Fall semester, you can simply opt-out.

If you DO NOT want to be enrolled for a U-Pass for the Fall 2023 semester, please opt-out using the Fall U-Pass Opt-Out form by Friday, August 18th in order to ensure your account is not charged. Please note that your U-pass will be active from August 28th-December 9th, 2023. You will be notified via Chicago School email when your U-Pass is ready to be picked up on campus.

If you do not opt-out, your student account will be charged $131.00 for the Fall semester for 15 weeks of unlimited rides.

**Please note, If you are enrolling in your first U-Pass, please email a clear selfie in front of a plain wall (i.e. nothing in the background, must be fully facing forward, from the shoulders up--think passport-style) to [email protected] by Friday, August 18th.

If you have any questions related to the U-Pass, please email [email protected].


DC

The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) U-Pass offers unlimited rides on all WMATA buses and trains (not VRE, MARC, LINK, or DASH) during the semester. During normal on-campus semesters, all full and part-time, campus-based students are automatically enrolled in the U-Pass program.  Your student account will be charged $111.00 per Fall or Spring semester for 15 weeks of unlimited rides.  
   
The Chicago School will be enrolling all full and part-time students EXCEPT those who choose to opt-out for Fall 2023. 
 
If you DO NOT want to be enrolled for a U-Pass for the Fall 2023 semester, please opt-out using this form by Friday, August 18th to ensure your account is not charged. Please note that your U-Pass will be active from Monday, August 28th – Sunday, December 17th, 2023. You will be notified by your Chicago School email when your U-Pass is ready to be picked up on campus. 
 
If you do not opt-out, your student account will be charged $111 for the Fall semester for 15 weeks of unlimited rides.  If you do NOT want the U-Pass for Fall semester, please complete the Fall U-Pass Opt Out form and your account will not be charged.  
 
If you have any questions related to the U-Pass, please email [email protected].  ​
 

Contact Us​

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