The university of Chicago is a private, nondenminational, coeducational institution of higher learning and research.It is located in the community of Hyde Park--- South Kenwood,a culturaly rich and ethnically diverse neighborhood,seven miles south of downtown Chicago.
The University was founded by John D.Rockefeller. William Rainey Harper was its first president.Classes began on Octoer 1,1892,with an enrollmennt of 594 students and a faculty of 103,including eight former college presidents. In 1930 the undergraduate College and the graduate divisions were created. Such cross- fertilization continues to characterize the University.
Candidates for admission to graduate programs in the divisions at the University of Chicago should address their inquiries, including requests for application forms,to the dean of students of the graduate division to which application is being made.
An applicant who holds a degree from an accredited institution is considered for admission on the basis of (1)an undergraduate record,(2)a well-organized plan for graduate study, (3) Graduate Record Examination(the GRE)and TOEFL scores, where required, and (4)recommend- ations from three collage faculty members acquainted with the character, ability, potential,qualifications,and motivation of the applicant.Persons who have been away from school for several years may submit recommendations from employers,prokssional associates, or supervisors. Transcripts of all academic work should be submitted with the application if at all possible; the applicant should request each institution attended to provide an offlcial transcript in a sealed envelope.
For international students,applications must be received by January's for the following fall quarter. Late applications must be submitted at least four months prior to the beginning of a term and will beeviewed.Students from abroad must submit,inaddition to the usual credentials, proof of proficiency in English and information concerning their expected source of income while in residence at the University. Only those students from abroad who have graduate status by American standards and whose academic record is excellent will be considered for admission.
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