Erikson Institute

What does Erikson Institute offer in terms of athletics?

Erikson Institute is not organized around varsity intercollegiate athletics. Applicants should not expect a conventional NCAA sports program, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships as part of its graduate-school experience.

Fitness and recreation are separate questions from varsity sports. A student interested in organized recreation should check the current availability of any institute-sponsored activities and consider the travel and membership costs of options elsewhere in Chicago rather than assuming access to another college's facilities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Erikson Institute?

Student involvement at Erikson Institute is most likely to connect with graduate study, professional interests, and the institute's work with children and families. Applicants should distinguish a current student-led association from an academic program, a professional event, or an informal group of classmates.

For someone seeking peers in a particular field, useful questions are whether a program has an active student group, how online or part-time students participate, and whether students can join relevant professional associations through their degree. A current student-services or program contact can identify active groups and how to join them.

Who studies at Erikson Institute?

Erikson Institute's student body is concentrated in graduate study and includes many adults beyond traditional undergraduate age. In the 2024-25 age breakdown, 254 of the 290 students counted were age 25 or older.

The largest single age group in that breakdown was 40-49, with 69 students; 49 were 25-29. These counts describe enrollment during that reporting period, not a promise about the makeup of a future class. The same year's undergraduate entry counts recorded no first-time or transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates, an important distinction for applicants seeking a bachelor's degree.

How does student life look like at Erikson Institute?

Erikson Institute student life is shaped more by graduate coursework, professional interests, and relationships with classmates than by a traditional residential-college schedule. The experience can differ considerably between an in-person cohort, an online student, and someone balancing classes with employment or fieldwork.

Before enrolling, students can ask when classes and student events are held, how their program introduces new students to faculty and peers, and what support is accessible remotely. Those details are particularly consequential for part-time students and for anyone who must coordinate study with family or work obligations.

What libraries are available to students at Erikson Institute?

Erikson Institute students should confirm the research resources included with their enrollment, particularly access to scholarly literature on child development, education, and social work. Academic library access can involve digital journals and databases even when a student does not use a conventional campus library building.

For a research-intensive program, ask how to obtain articles and books, whether research assistance and interlibrary borrowing are available, and how off-campus access works. Doctoral applicants may also want to check access to research methods resources and support for a dissertation. These practical services matter more than a count of library buildings alone.