Chicago State University — Office of Admissions

    Elementary & Middle School Group Tours

    Building pathways to college—together.

    At Chicago State University, we love welcoming elementary & middle school partners and access organizations to campus. Our group tours are collaborative, informative, and action-oriented—designed to help students picture themselves at CSU.

    Group Size 15–35 students
    (Email us if fewer than 15 students)
    Tour Length 2 hours (customized to your group)
    WhenTours are available every 3rd Friday of the month

    Visit Types

    General CSU Group Tour

    Our group visits offer a welcoming, interactive experience designed to introduce younger learners to college life, guided by our enthusiastic admissions team and student ambassadors.

    What’s Included

    • Grade-level–appropriate admissions overview
    • Student-led campus tour featuring academic and student-life spaces
    • Designated welcome and tour liaison from our team

    Sample Tour Agenda

    TimeActivity
    10:00AMWelcome & Mini Admissions Overview
    10:45AMStudent-Led Campus Tour
    11:30 AMLunch & Departure

    Schedule a Group Tour

    Use the calendar widget to schedule your visit and view our availability. If your group is fewer than 15 students, please email admissions@csu.edu so we can coordinate the best option for you

    Lunch Options

    Must submit lunch orders at least 1 week in advance.
    • Boxed Lunch – $13/person
    • Taco Bar Buffet – $15/person
    • CSU Cafeteria (prices vary)
    • Bring your own — space provided

    Accessibility

    Tours are ~45 minutes and include outdoor walking and stairs. Tours will run unless there is extreme weather. Let us know any accessibility needs—routes can be adjusted.

    Cancellations

    Please cancel at least 3 business days in advance so we can accommodate other partner requests.

    We value our partners. Every visit is a shared effort to help students see their future at CSU—and we’re here to support your work year-round.
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