Chamberlain UniversityStudent Guide

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University in Illinois, IL. Operating on a semester system.

Illinois, IL
23K+ students
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Student guide · September Session 2026

The semester, explained for Chamberlain University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
September Session 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
8

Academic calendar

September Session 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. July Session 2026
  2. September Session 2026Relevant now
  3. November Session 2026
  4. Fall Semester 2026 - Cycle 2
  5. Winter Break 2026-2027
  6. January Session 2027
  7. March Session 2027
  8. May Session 2027
  9. Summer Break 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

A

ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute, the digital platform used for practice questions and learning modules.

C

Check-offs
Practical examinations where students must demonstrate specific nursing skills to faculty.
Clinicals
Off-site rotations at hospitals or clinics where students gain real-world experience.

H

HESI
Standardized exams (Health Education Systems, Inc.) that students must pass to progress or graduate.

N

NSNA
National Student Nurses' Association, the national parent organization for the campus SNA.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the body representing student interests to administration.
Sigma
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the prestigious nursing honor society.
SNA
Student Nurses Association, the primary professional organization for nursing students.

T

The Exit
The final HESI exam required to complete the nursing program.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
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Campus Vending & Student Break Areas
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where all course materials, assignments, and grades are hosted.
CAS
The Center for Academic Success, providing tutoring, writing help, and test-prep resources.
Clinical Uniform
The strictly regulated white or navy scrubs required for all clinical rotations and SIM lab sessions.
Complio
The online system used to track and upload mandatory clinical compliance documents like immunizations.
SIM Lab
The Simulation Laboratory, where students practice clinical skills on high-fidelity mannequins.
Student Portal
The central administrative website for financial aid, registration, and official records.
The Lounge
The common student break area found at most commuter-focused Chamberlain campuses.

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What academic term is relevant now?
September Session 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Illinois for Chamberlain University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Illinois.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,200

Cost of Living Index

94

Student Population

800,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra Commuter Rail, Pace Suburban Bus Systems

Nearest Airports

Chicago O Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, General Downing Peoria International Airport, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental / Humid subtropical transition

Avg Annual Temp

51.8°F

Avg Snowfall

22.1 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Addison Campus On-Site Parking

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No-cost parking available on-site at the Swift Road location.

Chicago Campus On-Site Parking

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Complimentary parking provided at the Roscoe Street campus.

Tinley Park Campus On-Site Parking

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No-cost parking available on-site at the West Creek Drive location.

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Semester

Email Domain

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