September 26, 2019
To: All College, Graduate, and Professional Students
From: Michele Rasmussen, Dean of Students in the University
Subject: Student Information: Policies and Disclosures
Date: September 26, 2019
Dear Students,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 academic year. As Dean of Students in the University, I am writing to let you know about important resources available to you as members of the University of Chicago community. The information contained in this message is intended to show you how to locate specific policies and information that relate directly to the student experience and to your success at UChicago.
Detailed information about the topics listed below can be found on Campus and Student Life's Student Policies and Disclosures website: http://csl.uchicago.edu/policies-disclosures. Printed copies of these materials are also available on request.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCIES
- Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Information Policy
- Campus Violence Prevention Policy and Behavioral Intervention Team
GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT
- Title IX
- Title IX Coordinator for the University and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
- Eligibility and Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology
- File Sharing Policy, including civil, criminal, and University penalties
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policy
- Graduate Student Parent Policy
- Housing & Residence Life Policies and Procedures
- Policy on Religious Accommodation for Missed Classes, Assignments, and Exams
- Student Health Insurance Policy
- Transfer of credit policies – College
- Transfer of credit policies – Graduate and Professional Programs
ATTENDANCE COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
- Financial aid for study abroad programs
- Financial Aid Programs – College
- Financial Aid Programs – Graduate and Professional Programs
WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES
- Return of financial aid – College
- Return of financial aid – Graduate Students
- Return of financial aid – Pritzker Students
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY
- Degree and other educational programs
INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
- College graduate placement information
- Completion/graduation/transfer-out rates
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
STATE OF ILLINOIS MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE BROCHURE
ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR LICENSURE
This information is important for you to know and I hope you will take some time to read it. The staff in my office and the Dean of Students in your academic unit are also here to support you and answer any questions you may have.
With my very best wishes for a successful year,
Michele Rasmussen