There is an application fee waiver for veterans and servicemembers. For more details, please contact the Registrar at registrar@aicusa.edu.
Application Procedures
AIC maintains a rolling admissions process. Beginning in November, the Admissions Committee meets once each month to review applications. Priority is given to applications filed by or before April 1 for Fall admissions and by November 1 for Spring admissions. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered if space is available. All applications received prior to April 1, will be notified by the AIC Admissions Committee by or before May 15. Early applications may be notified much sooner.
Scholarships are available for academically qualified students who demonstrate financial need.
The Admissions Office of American Islamic College will be happy to assist you in your application and admission process. For details on upcoming Open Houses or to schedule a tour and meet with an admissions counselor, please contact the Registrar at registrar@aicusa.edu or call 773.281.4700. The Admissions Committee reviews and accepts applicants each term. Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis. If there is still space in the program, the Admissions Office may continue to accept applications after the deadline.
*Most students accepted in the Summer Term will begin regular classes in the Fall.
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | May 1 |
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AP Credits
Freshmen & transfer students entering AIC will be awarded AIC course credit in the amounts indicated below provided official AP score reports are submitted to the office of admission prior to enrolling at AIC.
5 extremely well-qualified | 4 well qualified | 3 qualified | 2 possibly qualified | 1 no recommendation
| Course | Score | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics | 3,4 | 3 |
| Economics | 3 | 3 |
| English | 4,5 | 3 |
| Physics | 3 | 4 |
| Political Science | 3 | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 |
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A completed Undergraduate School Application Form with the $35 processing fee
2
Transcript(s)
An official copy of your high school transcript or evidence of the completion of a GED (hand-delivered sealed copies of official transcripts are acceptable)
3
Written Work
An essay of no less than 500 words, submitted with your Admissions Application, which addresses the following question: “Why I would like to major in Islamic Studies”
4
Interview
Interview with an admissions counselor.
5
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors or extracurricular activity supervisors
6
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Applicants will be notified regarding their application
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A completed Graduate School Application Form with the $35 processing fee
2
Transcript(s)
An official copy of your BA (or both BA and MA) transcript(s) from an accredited institution (hand-delivered sealed copies of official transcripts are acceptable)
3
Written Work
Either a writing sample based on one of your previous classes or an original essay of no less than 1000 words, describing your interests, aspirations, and previous background in the field
5
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers who have direct knowledge of your academic ability and potential
6
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Applicants will be notified regarding their application
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Explore current course offerings; course descriptions can be viewed from program pages
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Applicants will be notified regarding their application and initial course registration