East-West University is a private, non-profit, non-denominational liberal arts university in downtown Chicago, offering associate and bachelor's degrees. Planning began in December 1978 among a diverse group of educators, and the university was incorporated in Wisconsin as a non-profit on February 22, 1979. It received approval and operating authority from the Illinois Board of Higher Education in May 1980 and opened its first classes in September 1980 in the East Building at 816 S. Michigan Avenue. The Higher Learning Commission has accredited it regionally since December 1983. The Loftrium (West) Building at 819 S. Wabash was acquired in 1999 and a Student Life Center at 829 S. Wabash opened in 2014. The university marked its 40th anniversary in 2020. Its stated mission is affordable, multicultural, forward-looking higher education. Admissions are rolling, with entry in fall, winter, spring and summer terms, and applicants meet an admissions counselor before applying.
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East-West uses rolling admission with a counselor meeting, online application, placement testing and an interview.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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2185, 816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, Illinois, United States
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