Pursuit of excellence by all through relevant, effective and convenient education.
Equal educational opportunity for all racial, ethnic and socio- economic groups.
Program offerings of liberal arts and sciences along with job and career related professional education geared to the service economy of modern times.
Service to humankind with a global, multi-cultural and future-oriented perspective.
Purpose and Status
This online academic catalog is the official source for East-West University academic programs and courses. Students are encouraged to utilize the catalog along with materials provided by the individual academic programs (and the advising worksheet) to plan their path to graduation.
The online academic catalog offers many features to assist students, including
advanced search options, intuitive navigation,
and easier access to East-West University’s main web pages. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser at least once each term and reference the catalog under which they enroll as degree-seeking.
The online academic catalog will be published annually, allowing changes to programs and courses in order to be more visible for each new academic year. The current schedule of classes is available on East-West University’s main web page.
The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the University and the student, nor an offer to enter into a contract. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this catalog, it must be understood that all courses, course descriptions, designations of instructors, curricular and degree requirements and other academic information described herein are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published amendment to this catalog. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at
any time. This right to change provisions and requirements includes, but is not limited to, the right to reduce or eliminate course offerings in academic fields to add requirements for graduation. Fees and all other charges are subject to change at any time without notice. Students should consult the appropriate academic or administrative department, or other service provider, for currently accurate information on any
matters described in this catalog.
Looking For a Different Catalog?
Students are expected to meet the program and degree requirements under the catalog year in which they are first enrolled as degree-seeking, provided that they complete
graduation requirements within a continuous period of no more than eight years. See Catalog Year and Degree Requirements for more information.
2013-2016 Academic Catalog (Archived)
– Select from the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen.
2012 or earlier catalogs: Contact the
Registrar’s Office.
Diversity and Inclusivity
East-West University strives to celebrate humanity in all its wondrous and complex variation. Because we value diversity, it is our mission to sustain a community where all may flourish, safe to embrace both shared experiences and differences. To this end, we treat all with respect and compassion. We respect, understand, and embrace the differences and similarities among our students, staff, faculty and the community we proudly serve. As a community, East-West University encourages the richness of diversity and values the dignity of all persons. We strive to foster an equal and positive learning environment that reflects the diverse nature of the people of Chicago, Illinois, the nation, and the world. We seek to connect
East-West University campus culture and behavior to our commitment to inclusivity and diversity by cultivating an environment
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