Concordia University Chicago or CUC was founded in 1864 as a college for teachers and today is a comprehensive university comprising the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Graduate Studies and College of Innovation and Professional Programs. CUC offers graduate and undergraduate programs, as well as doctoral degrees. The University is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. The university is accredited highly by Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

At the university, students will experience learning that enriches, faith that uplifts and leadership that takes you places. Our distinctive academic programs are designed to meet the needs of the world in which we live, serve and work. A CUC education opens doors to your career and prepares you to make a difference in the lives of others. Service learning is an integral part of college experience at Concordia-Chicago. Textbooks and classroom discussions quickly translate into hands-on opportunities to serve within local and national communities.

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. For instance — Computer Science, Accounting, Communication, Business Management, Marketing, Sports Management, Elementary Education, Psychology, Exercise Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Biology and more.

The greater Chicagoland area is an extended, hands-on classroom for you. Many CUC students have had the following opportunities: Accounting students picked up valuable job tips at Deloitte. Students learned insider aspect of retail marketing and merchandising while visiting Whole Foods Market.

Marketing students benefited from professional seminars at the annual Direct Marketing Convention. Art students viewed the collections at the Art Institute and the Museum of Contemporary Art.  Geography students immersed themselves in cultures while touring several Chicago neighborhoods (Ukrainian Village, Chinatown, Pilsen) and visiting cultural museums and authentic restaurants. Business and communications students got a glimpse of real-world public relations while meeting with executives at Edelman, an international public relations agency.

Chicagoland area is home to more than 30 Fortune 500 company headquarters? CUC students are able to connect their classroom education to resume-building experiences with organizations like these: 1871 Chicago, American Cancer Society, Animal Care League, Athletico, CBS 2 News, Chicago Fire (soccer), Comcast, Downtown Oak Park (business association), Fujifilm Graphic Services Division, Hooke College of Applied Sciences, Humanitarian Service Project, Lincoln Park Zoo, Loyola University Medical Center, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Lydon Contemporary Gallery, Oak Park Festival Theatre, River Forest Police Department, Schindler Communications, WGN Television, etc.

Location

Chicago, Illinois (USA)

Located on a 40-acre suburban campus in upscale River Forest is only 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. This provides opportunities to gain practical experience that supplement classroom learning. The resources of Chicago enrich all areas of our students’ experiences, making real-world connections possible — with access to all the resources of downtown Chicago and our surrounding suburbs — offers important advantages not found in many other schools of similar size. Whether students have a passion for the arts, sports or culture, they will find infinite opportunities to explore their interests, find meaningful internships and meet future employers. Student could choose from student activities like academic clubs, political groups, recreational clubs, religious groups, media clubs, service organizations and 11 musical groups.

With a short walk to the “L” and a 20-minute train ride, you’re in downtown Chicago with plenty of opportunities to: Fill up on deep dish pizza and play beach volleyball at North Avenue Beach. Check out the latest music concerts at the Aragon Ballroom, Vic, House of Blues, Metro, Riviera or Double Door. Buy discounted theater tickets from the Office of Student Leadership to see a Broadway performance. Visit more than 15 museums on free days. Cheer on the Cubs, Sox, Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks. Explore over 70 diverse neighborhoods like Chinatown, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Printer’s Row and Wrigleyville. From – Adler Planetarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Auditorium Theater, Chicago Lakefront, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lyric Opera, Millennium Park, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, Second City (comedy), Shedd Aquarium, etc.

School & Faculty

• Arts & Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Graduate Studies
• Innovation and Professional Programs