Freefall University Skydiving School at CSC offers a United States Parachute Association (USPA) approved training progression. Chicagoland Skydiving Center is an official USPA Training Center and Group Member dropzone. 

We have a perfect student safety record, and are proud of it. As Chicagoland's original skydive school (established in 1968), we've trained more people to skydive than any other company in the region. Become part of the CSC legacy. 

After completing Freefall U, you will have earned your USPA A license. This license allows you to skydive all over the world.

We offer free ground schools throughout the season to help you save money and get started on your training. If you're interested in fast tracking your training, consider joining us for one of our Freefall U Skydive Camps. Skydive Camp begins with a free ground school and is designed for people who are able to dedicate 10 days to being on-site everyday. This really is summer camp for adults. You'll meet some amazing people and gain lifelong friendships while learning how to jump out of an airplane. Bring a tent or grab a hotel room nearby and we'll get you licensed in no time.

What's Included in The Freefall U Pre-Paid Package?

• Ground school course (must be completed prior to training tandem 2)
• Core training jumps (including pre-jump briefings & post-jump debriefings)
• 1-on-1 coach jumps 
• Solo jumps (including two low altitude jumps)
• Aircraft observer flight to better understand spotting techniques
• Equipment rental (all of our gear was manufactured within the last 3 - 4 years)
• Lift tickets
• Access to CSC's Wingman Mentoring Program (jumps 26 - 100)

What's NOT Included?

• Tandem jumps (training tandem 1 & training tandem 2 are required)
• Parachute packing training (paid directly to packing staff)
• USPA Annual Membership

Why Freefall University is the Top-Rated Skydive School

• Perfect student safety record
• Every coach & instructor has earned a USPA instructional rating(s)
• Best/safest equipment in the industry, period.
• Our students have access to wind tunnel training at iFLY Chicago (additional fees apply)
• Our school is sponsored by Larsen & Brusgaard, the top altimeter manufacturer in the world, meaning our students use digital visual and audible altimeters (while other dropzones use old school analog tools)
• Financing and payment plans available
• We include our students in our jumper community and special events
• Our program prepares you to jump anywhere, not just where you learned
• Freefall U graduates get free coaching via our exclusive Wingman Mentoring Program