St. Augustine College

What is the accreditation of St. Augustine College?

The Higher Learning Commission is the institutional accreditor relevant to Lewis University and to St. Augustine College's historical accreditation. Because St. Augustine College combined with Lewis University, applicants should check the current institutional listing and the legal name on their admission and financial-aid documents, rather than assume an older listing describes today's arrangement.

Institutional accreditation evaluates an institution as a whole and is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility. It does not mean that every professional program has separate approval, that another college must accept its credits, or that a degree automatically meets a state licensing requirement. Students considering a licensed profession should verify the current program's specialized accreditation and Illinois licensing rules before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at St. Augustine College?

St. Augustine College has reported an open-admission policy for entering undergraduates, with high school completion or a GED as the basic educational credential. Open admission does not eliminate the need to submit an application, establish eligibility for a degree program, or complete any required course placement.

Applicants should be prepared to provide their secondary-school credential and any college transcripts, if applicable. A published SAT or ACT cutoff should not be assumed from the open-admission designation. Requirements can also differ for transfer applicants and for programs with clinical or field placements. Because admissions administration changed with the Lewis University combination, applicants should confirm the current application, document instructions, and entry-term deadlines for their intended program.

What are the application fees and waivers at St. Augustine College?

Applicants should check the current application before budgeting for an application fee. Historical admissions figures do not establish what Lewis University charges for an application to a St. Augustine College program today.

If the application displays a fee, students with financial need should ask the admissions office about a waiver before submitting payment and confirm whether the waiver applies to their applicant category. An application fee is distinct from tuition, a course fee, or any deposit requested after admission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at St. Augustine College?

Prospective students should not assume that an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit operates at a St. Augustine College location. Any ROTC participation would need to be confirmed under current Lewis University arrangements or through an authorized cross-enrollment agreement with a host institution.

Students interested in officer training should ask the relevant ROTC host whether their degree program, campus, and class schedule qualify. ROTC enrollment and scholarships have separate eligibility rules, and a scholarship or advanced participation can carry a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at St. Augustine College?

St. Augustine College has generally accepted transfer credit from accredited institutions and has admitted transfer students for fall and spring entry. It has also reported accepting credit through CLEP general and subject examinations. Admission as a transfer student, however, does not mean every previously earned credit will satisfy a particular degree requirement.

Applicants should submit official transcripts from every college attended and request a degree-specific transfer-credit evaluation. That review should identify credits accepted, courses applied to the major, remaining general-education requirements, and the number of credits that must be completed through the current institution. Students entering after the Lewis University combination should use its current transfer policies and ask which catalog and articulation agreements apply to their program.

What types of study abroad programs are available at St. Augustine College?

Students interested in study abroad should verify whether their current St. Augustine College-related degree permits participation in a Lewis University program or an approved external program. A study-abroad opportunity should not be assumed to be available at every Chicago location or in every major.

Before paying a program deposit, students should obtain written approval for course equivalencies and confirm how the experience would affect graduation timing, financial aid, and any required internship or field placement. Those checks are particularly important for students following a tightly sequenced degree plan.