Step 2 - Application Procedure
The completed application packet consists of the following documents:
- Application: Please use the application form (including Identifying Information, Academic Status, Course Selection, Activities, Experience, Additional Information, Goals & Internship Request, and Signatures) found directly on the website to ensure you have the most up to date version. Do not use a paper copy from another source. You may handwrite your answers or fill it out in MS Word. Be sure to obtain signatures by your advisor and campus representative.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: Print two copies of the Letter of Recommendation form (also linked at the end of the application) and have your sources forward the letters directly to your campus representative, who will attach them to the rest of your packet. We prefer that one letter be completed by a college faculty person and the other by a current or former employer. Personal relatives are not eligible to give a recommendation.
- Résumé: Please review our Résumé Resources section before starting. If you still have questions about writing your résumé, consult your career services office; they will be happy to help. Keep in mind that these will be sent to possible internship sites and schools to secure interviews for you. This is the first impression sites will have of you; present yourself as strongly as you can!
- General students must include 1 paper copy of your current résumé with your application and send an electronic copy separately to judiz@chicagosemester.org when you submit your application. We will contact you with feedback, and then ask you to send us an updated résumé shortly before we contact sites. Updates should be sent electronically to the same email address and must be received by June 15 (fall) or Oct 15 (spring).
- Student teachers must include 1 paper copy of your current résumé with your application and send an electronic copy separately to KKCEK@aol.com when you submit your application.
- BSW students must include 5 paper copies of your current résumé with your application and send an electronic copy separately to nancyf@chicagosemester.org when you submit your application.
- Nursing students must include 5 paper copies or your current résumé with your application and send an electronic copy separately to mmcclurecs@sbcglobal.net when you submit your application.
- Transcript: Include complete, official transcripts of your academic work. Please include them from all colleges attended.
- Application Fee: A non-refundable $40 fee is due with CS's receipt of your application. Make checks payable to Chicago Semester. For Canadian students, please make your payment in U.S. funds.
- Photograph: Include a recent, 2x3" photo of yourself. Please no senior pictures or photos wearing sunglasses. Passport photos preferred. (Photos will be used to match faces with names during the first week.)
CS will notify you in writing by May 1 (fall) or July 1 (spring), provided we receive the applications on time. CS will only process complete applications.
Go to Step 3 - Application Forms
Campus Representatives
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Briar Cliff:
Calvin:
Central:
Cornerstone University:
Dordt:
Elmhurst:
Hope:
Judson:
Luther:
Northwestern:
Spring Arbor:
Trinity: