2020
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Initiatives
September 21, 2020
Provost Ka Yee C. Lee wrote to the University community to reaffirm the University’s fundamental commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our community and to share important information on mandatory training and resources to prevent and address sexual misconduct.
Return to Campus Video
September 15, 2020
As we look forward to the Autumn Quarter beginning on September 29, we are pleased to share a video update on plans for returning to campus to engage in our shared academic and research mission.
Registration Steps for Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Program
September 9, 2020
Participation in the Mandatory Surveillance Testing Program for on-campus residents is a condition of living in the residence halls, in order to help limit the risk of spreading the virus in large communal living settings on campus.
Expectations for Autumn Quarter and Restrictions on Gatherings
September 4, 2020
This quarter will be unlike any that we have experienced. The University has implemented numerous measures to promote the health and safety of our community, and the only way this will succeed is through a commitment by our campus community to new habits and behaviors, particularly in how we socialize with each other.
Autumn Quarter Travel and Quarantine Procedures
September 2, 2020
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen updated students on travel restrictions and quarantine procedures that they will be expected to follow if they choose to come to Chicago this fall.
Additional Details on Autumn Quarter 2020 Plans
August 26, 2020
Over the past few months, academic leaders, faculty, and staff from across the University have planned extensively for a return to campus that focuses on the health of our community, neighbors, and visitors while also delivering on our distinctive approach to education, research, and intellectual life.
Title IX Sexual Harassment and University Policy
August 14, 2020
The University has established a stand-alone Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment.
Update on University Leadership
August 13, 2020
At the conclusion of this academic year, on July 1, 2021, President Robert J. Zimmer will segue from the position of president to a position of Chancellor of the University.
Overview Video of Autumn Quarter at UChicago
August 6, 2020
A new video provides an overview of UChicago’s plans and expectations for students and families, faculty, researchers, and staff about the resumption of on-campus activity, including the health practices to promote safety within our community.
ICE Rescinds July 6 Directive on F-1 Visa Policy
July 14, 2020
The University of Chicago welcomes today’s announcement that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has agreed to rescind its July 6 directive, which jeopardized the ability of international students on F-1 visas to remain in the United States while taking classes remotely.
Legal Actions in Support of International Students
July 13, 2020
The University of Chicago has joined with other institutions of higher education in filing an amicus brief opposing the implementation of the July 6 directive from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Further University Steps in Support of International Students
July 10, 2020
The University of Chicago is planning to join an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit filed this week challenging the new restrictions on international students.
Continuing Support for International Students
July 8, 2020
University President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Ka Yee C. Lee write to reaffirm, in the strongest terms, our University’s continuing commitment to welcoming and supporting scholars, students and staff from all parts of the world.
Removal of Stephen A. Douglas Plaque and Stone
July 7, 2020
As part of the University’s commitment toward building a stronger, more inclusive University of Chicago, the Stephen A. Douglas in Hutchinson Commons and a stone from the “Old University of Chicago” have been removed.
New Chicago Travel Order
July 3, 2020
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Emergency Travel Order that directs travelers arriving in Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for 14 days.
Autumn Quarter 2020 Plans
June 30, 2020
University President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Ka Yee C. Lee provided an update on Autumn Quarter 2020 plans in a message to the University community.
Executive Order on Immigration
June 23, 2020
The University of Chicago’s ability to engage with members of the international community is of fundamental importance to fulfilling our highest aspirations in education, research, and impact, and we are closely tracking federal actions, including executive orders, that affect this engagement or impact members of our community who come from other countries.
Update on DACA Program
June 19, 2020
The University of Chicago welcomes this week’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that has the effect of preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
CARES Act Funds for Students
June 4, 2020
Learn more about the availability of emergency grant funding through the CARES Act for certain eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students who have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our community and events in Minneapolis and Chicago
May 30, 2020
Provost Ka Ye C. Lee provided a list of University resources that may be helpful to the campus community in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and a number of other racially motivated incidents.