Welcome to Concordia University Chicago

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Pillars Lawn

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Welcome to Concordia-Chicago, a Christ-centered Lutheran university where truth, freedom, and vocation form students for lives of influence and service for the common good. We're excited to show you our beautiful campus! This is Addison Hall, also referred to as "the pillars." As our oldest and most iconic building, it has welcomed students like you to campus for over 100 years. New students start their college journeys here by taking a freshman class photo. Follow us through these doors to learn how CUC will help you achieve your goals on the road to a promising future.

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-And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location."

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Klinck Memorial Library

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The Klinck Memorial Library is a great place to study, with three floors of quiet research spaces for individual and group work. Finding research materials is easy through the library website. Students have access to millions of digital resources including: e-books, databases, and streaming videos anywhere on and off campus. The library is a member of the I-Share network, a collection of over 80 academic libraries in Illinois. There are dozens of computer stations throughout the library with WiFi and printing capability. The upper level of Klinck Memorial Library also houses the Center for Church Music and CougarNet, our campus technology resource.

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Victory Lounge

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Concordia Hall is connected with Trusheim Hall through this enclosed pathway, known as the Victory Lounge. It was named in memory of a CUC graduate to honor her dynamic legacy. The Victory Lounge is decorated through lighting, art and layout to help share the hope that is our Victory in Jesus Christ. The Victory Lounge is open 24 hours to all students, including those who do not live in Concordia Hall and commuter students.

Concordia Hall

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Concordia Hall, the University's newest residence hall, offers suite-style living with shared-bedroom and single-bedroom options. The building also has digital keyless entry, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Concordia-Chicago's Residence Life Department seeks to provide a structured experience for all students living on campus. Their focused programming structure encourages success on our campus and aims to provide a smooth transition to college life and life beyond college.

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Fine Arts

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Students, faculty and staff lead and participate directly in show-stopping productions and exhibits. Music has always been an integral part of the CUC experience, dating back more than 150 years. From our world-touring instrumental and choral ensembles to premier exhibits by local painters, Concordia-Chicago offers a wealth of artistic experiences to our campus and our community.

Ferguson Gallery

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Step into this peaceful space, where the walls are always adorned with a rotating selection of thought-provoking artwork. The Ferguson Art Gallery features the works of established and up-and-coming Chicago-area artists throughout the year, including special events celebrating African-American perspective, Hispanic heritage, women’s history and Chicago Artists’ Month. The Spring semester is dedicated to showcasing CUC student art through the annual Student Art Invitational and the Graduating Senior Art Show.

Chapel of Our Lord

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Every weekday during the school year, Chapel service is held at 11 a.m. During this time there are no classes and no meetings scheduled, to allow everyone to fit the 20-minute service into their schedule. Chapel is not mandatory, but it is encouraged, and a lot of students, faculty, and staff make it a part of their day! The improved acoustics inside also make the Chapel a great place to see our many music ensembles perform seasonal concerts.

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Koehneke Community Center

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The Koehneke Community Center, or KCC, is a multi-use facility open to all students. Inside, you’ll find the Crossroads Dining Room as well as other food options including Subway, Starbucks and Big Cats Smash n’ Shake, for when hunger strikes at non-meal hours. This building also houses the bookstore, a rec room, a fully functioning post office (pick up those care packages from home!), an events/job board, the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, and the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement.

Crossroads Dining

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The Crossroads Dining Room, located inside the Koehneke Community Center, offers a variety of delicious options. Students choose from a salad bar, custom deli options, grilled favorites, stone-fired pizzas, international foods and an assortment of desserts. Plus, an allergen friendly zone and vegetarian choices are also available. There are several meal plans available, including an all-access, all-you-can-eat option. We have convenient options for commuter students and continuous dining hours, so you can stop in for lunch no matter how busy your schedule is.

Cougar Den

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The Cougar Den is a great place for students to hang out or use as a study space. We also have Xbox and Wii gaming consoles available to borrow. Our Campus Activities Board hosts many events here, including jazz concerts, presentations, game shows, special guests and improv comedy shows. Charlie T’s Rec Room is a newly redesigned spot to play pool or air hockey with your friends.

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Baseball Field

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Cheering on our softball and baseball teams brings out everyone’s school spirit each spring. The Cougar baseball team is one of our top performing teams on campus. In 2019, they made their third Division III World Series appearance in three years, while they were ranked No. 1 nationally in NCAA D-III Baseball. Facility improvements made it possible to host the NCAA regional here that year as well.

Cougar Stadium

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Cougar Stadium is where our football, soccer, lacrosse, and track and field teams face the competition in their home games. Campus comes to life when there’s a sporting event going on here. The field is an artificial turf with recycled rubber tire crumbs. When it’s not being used for games or practice, the track is open to use for exercise and recreation. You may see members of the community or even a few CUC professors going on their morning jog here.

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Christopher Center

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The Christopher Center is home to our College of Education. Within this building is our Early Childhood Education Center, where community members can enroll their children aged six months to six years. The newest addition to the building is our state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center on the third floor. The building also houses CC200 - our largest and most technologically advanced lecture hall - and the CULearn Teaching and Learning Commons, which provides a centralized space for tutoring, academic skills, mentoring and more.

Nursing

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Answer the call to serve on the front lines of healthcare and begin earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at CUC. Our commitment to maintaining small class sizes ensures you receive individualized attention, guidance, and mentorship at every step. And our program is taught exclusively on campus. Inside the Christopher Center, you'll discover our state-of-the-art 4,500 square-foot Nursing Simulation Center, thoughtfully designed to mirror real hospital settings. Here, you'll hone your skills on lifelike patient simulators, realistic models, and top-notch hospital-grade equipment, fully preparing you to rise to the challenges and demands of this rewarding career.

Kreft Student Success Center

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The Kreft Student Success Center serves as a one-stop shop for many student services. The center features a new “Student Success Squad” – sophomores and above who can serve as mentors and help with events in the center. Keep an eye out for “Pop in for Popcorn” days, specifically for students to come into the center to get free popcorn and attend a workshop or other activity. The center includes the Office of the Dean of Students, Residential Life, Academic Advising and Study Abroad, the Counseling Center, and Career Services.

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Geiseman Gymnasium - North

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Health and wellness classes are held here in Geiseman Gymnasium, as well as major campus events—picture yourself walking across the stage, accepting your diploma at commencement! Intercollegiate games and practices for our men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s volleyball teams take place in the North Gym. This building is also where you will find many of our coaches’ offices.

Fitness Center

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The Fitness Center is free to all students—just show your Cougar ID Card at the check-in desk. Fifty members of CUC’s faculty, staff, alumni and current students ran in the Chicago Marathon to raise money for this space, which features all new, top-of-the-line cardio and weight training equipment. Athletics teams also use the space to work out as a group.

A Lutheran Ethos

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Overlooking the Rotunda Garden is a statue of Martin Luther, or "Marty" as he is affectionately called. In 16th-century Germany, Martin Luther had a vision for higher education: the rigorous pursuit of the liberal arts for the benefit of the Church, family and society. That vision was realized beautifully, setting a standard for Lutheran higher education that lives on today. A distinct feature of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is its central and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. At CUC, we aim to model Christ-like behavior and virtuous living, using our values to create a warm and inviting environment where each member of our university community is treated with dignity as a valuable creation of God.

Triangle

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We finish our tour at the center of campus life. Many large universities have a quad—but we're smaller, so we have a Triangle! Whether hanging out casually with friends around a cozy bonfire, or attending a concert or Homecoming pep rally, students create lifelong memories here. Take the next step to creating your own Concordia-Chicago story by clicking one of the buttons above to learn more, schedule an in-person visit, or complete your application. We’ll see you on campus soon!

Downtown Oak Park

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Campus is just a short walk from Downtown Oak Park. The area offers an exceptional array of specialty shops, restaurants, a state of the art seven-screen movie theater and the charm of a caring, tight-knit community. Add our central location, a public transportation center and plenty of parking — and you have a suburban experience that is unsurpassed. Oak Park is also home to the largest collection of houses designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and the birthplace of author Ernest Hemingway.

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