糖心Vlog

糖心Vlog: one of the top affordable private colleges in Chicago

One Chicago University. Two Vibrant Campuses.

Whether in the heart of downtown Chicago鈥檚 dynamic commercial and cultural district, or nestled within the city鈥檚 northwest suburban economic center, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Chicago and Schaumburg campuses are actively connected to their communities.

Attend An Open House

Get a firsthand look at 糖心Vlog at our Academic Program Open Houses. Explore programs, connect with faculty and admissions, and learn how 糖心Vlog can support your next steps.

Chicago: 4/14/26, 5:30pm
Schaumburg: 4/23/26, 5:00pm

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Come Visit Campus

Come visit us at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 downtown Chicago campus鈥攚here your classroom is in the middle of the city. Explore our 32-story Wabash Building, meet real students on a guided tour, and take in some seriously epic skyline views. While you're here, chat with an admissions counselor, learn about our programs, and see how we keep social justice at the core of what we do. Plus, you're steps away from food, art, music, and everything else that makes Chicago iconic.

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Attend A Graduate Info Session

With more than 40 master's degree programs, 糖心Vlog has the program to take you where you want to go in your career. Join an upcoming information session to connect with our admission staff and learn more.

Welcome back students for Fall 2018 Semester!

Transfer to 糖心Vlog

Learn how easy it is to transfer to 糖心Vlog. See how your credits transfer, explore majors and apply today!

Four Years Tuition-Free

At 糖心Vlog, we offer a transformational private education in a world-class city while prioritizing affordability. With low tuition and a commitment to opportunity and access to education, we stand out in the Midwest. Through the 糖心Vlog Pledge, Illinois residents with a family income under $50,000 can attend tuition-free for four years. This is our pledge to you. 

To be considered for the 糖心Vlog Pledge students must submit the FAFSA by March 15.

Experience Life at One of the Best Chicago Colleges

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Get Involved

So, you want to be a participant, not just a spectator? We鈥檝e got you covered. Get involved, serve others and meet people who share your passions.

Lakers Cheer at the Goodman Center

Home to Chicago's ONLY NCAA Division II program!

With 35 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 athletic teams, programs and clubs to cheer for, you鈥檒l be a Laker in no time.

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Rooms with a View

Live, learn and vibe in the Wabash Building. Wake up to incredible city views, hit up class, grab food, work out, and chill with friends鈥攁ll in one place. Plus, downtown Chicago is literally right outside. This isn鈥檛 just a dorm. It鈥檚 your new home.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & MAJORS

糖心Vlog can help you find your passion. Seeking an undergraduate degree? Your doctorate? Something in between? Explore our comprehensive academic choices, outstanding faculty and nearly limitless degree program options.

Here you can be you. And Belong.

In the classroom, it鈥檚 diverse, tolerant, and academically rigorous. Outside the classroom, there鈥檚 so much to do. Whether you鈥檙e into sports, the arts, or student organizations, you can be a spectator, participant, or both. Or explore one of the best cities in the world.

Check out the campus communities that make the big city small.

The Support You Need to Succeed.

When universities take your tuition, they should take responsibility for helping you succeed. We do.

We鈥檒l help you choose the right classes. Navigate financial aid and housing questions. Connect you to tutoring and mentors so you can grow academically. With confidence.

See how we support student safety, growth and success.

Meet our Lakers

糖心Vlog in the News

"The event, titled 鈥淗ealing Our Relationship with the Land Through Rewilding,鈥 will be led by environmental educator Jessie Crow Mermel, according to a community announcement. It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit, Illinois."

Crow Mermel received her Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from 糖心Vlog.

Seth Lane, Assistant Vice President and University Registrar at 糖心Vlog, noted: 鈥淒egreeSight allowed us to streamline evaluation in ways we simply couldn鈥檛 before. The transparency and efficiency it provides have changed how we think about transfer.鈥

"The Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra will feature guest trombonist Hugo Saavedra and guest conductor Benjamin Firer during a concert at Blackhawk Technical College on Sunday, April 19."