Undergraduate Accelerated Online Degree Program (ADP)

Concordia University Chicago believes that a liberal arts education is valuable to all. That's why we offer Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) that cater to individuals who may have family or work responsibilities and require a more flexible and non-traditional approach to attending college.

Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) are an excellent option for individuals who are highly motivated. These programs are specifically designed for those who can manage their time effectively, are committed to meeting the rigorous demands of the program and are interested in completing an undergraduate degree in a Christian environment. ADP programs offer a flexible and convenient pathway to a degree, providing opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. 

Concordia University Chicago is a Christ-centered institution of higher education. It aims to provide a learning environment that supports students who are seeking to complete an Undergraduate Degree. The university considers prospective students for admission who possess the academic qualifications necessary to be successful in their chosen program. To be eligible for admission, candidates must demonstrate a reasonable ability to complete their chosen program of study. Additionally, they must exhibit the attitudes, values, and character that align with and contribute to the University's mission, vision and values. 

Admission Requirements

•  A completed application for admission to the Accelerated Degree Programs.
•   Submission of official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended. The most recent college transcript must indicate that the student was in good standing and earned at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
•   If an applicant has completed fewer than 15 semester hours of credit, or has not completed one semester at full-time status, a final high school transcript with graduation date must be provided. An official high school transcript is also required if the college from which the credit was earned does not have accreditation. Applicants who have not completed high school must provide documentation of successful completion of the G.E.D.
•  Applicants will be notified of admission decisions generally within 48 hours after receiving all required documents.

Additional Information to Support an Admission Decision

• The Admission Committee reserves the right to evaluate applicants on an individual basis or request additional information when prior college transcripts do not reflect a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• Transfer students who leave a college under any circumstance other than good standing may be required to have an interview with a designated University staff member and may be asked to permit CUC personnel to speak with the Dean of Students office at the sending school.

Transfer Credit Acceptance

The University reserves the right to determine the number and type of transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree. For information on transfer credit accepted at Concordia University, please click here. 

Although a student’s cumulative college grade point-average for all prior college coursework will be used for admission purposes, only courses taken at Concordia University Chicago will be considered for the calculation of a student’s Concordia University Chicago cumulative grade-point average. Transfer coursework is accepted as credit but does not factor into the grade-point average. 

Received Document Policy

The undergraduate admission office does not release received documents such as transcripts, college entrance exam scores, etc., that have become the property of Concordia University Chicago. Since Concordia-Chicago is not the official, legal custodian of record for any documents that did not originate at the institution, the office does not have the appropriate authority to release them. Therefore, please contact the originating institution or organization that produced the original records in order to obtain such documents.

Leave of Absence

A leave of absence is a temporary postponement of studies at the university with the intention of resuming within 180 days. A student currently enrolled at Concordia University Chicago, and who plans to return within 180 days, must request an official leave of absence. A student must submit the Leave of Absence Status Form to the respective office listed below. Only under extraordinary circumstances, as approved by the Office of the Registrar, may the leave of absence status be extended. A student on leave of absence does not need to apply for readmission to the university, but must contact his/her academic advisor to resume studies. A Leave of Absence request is for institutional purposes only. Students receiving federal financial aid who have not completed more than 60% of the term, will be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid for a Return of Title IV calculation. (Please refer to the Return of Title IV Financial Aid Policy in this catalog.)  A student who is absent for more than 180 days will be administratively withdrawn from the university for non-attendance.  International students requesting a leave of absence (which is different from Annual Leave) should contact the Office of International Student Services at iss@cuchicago.edu.