Basic Information for University Students
Research Resources
Housing & Dining
Employment
Entertainment & Transportation
Basic Information
Introduction to Graduate Student Life: A quick summary of University resources and information for incoming graduate students; you may claim your CNet ID hereStudent Loan Administration: Information on processing loans, disbursement, Federal Perkins and institutional loans, as well as entrance and exit counseling
Information for International Students: Provided by the Office of International Affairs; information on visas, work permits and other issues
Health Insurance Enrollment: Enrollment and waiver information; all students must carry adequate health insurance
Time Schedules: Quarterly course listings, updated daily
Academic Calendar: Calendar of all major academic deadlines and events, organized by quarter
Maps: Maps and directions for campus, Hyde Park and Chicago
Campus Directory: Email and phone information for all University of Chicago current students, faculty and staff
Research Resources
CIR Thesis Archive: An online archive of CIR Thesis papers from Spring 2007, as well as Kaplan Prize winning papers from as far back as 1995, searchable by subject, year, author and discipline and downloadable as PDFs; requires password from SSCS
Social Sciences Data Archive: Access to data sets from a variety of sources including the Economic & Social Data Service, Roper Center and more
University of Chicago Libraries: Online catalog for all of the Chicago libraries
Housing & Dining
UChicago Graduate Student Housing: Information on University of Chicago housing options offered to graduate studentsInternational House: On campus housing option that also hosts cultural events and lectures for students
Hyde Park Apartment Guide: Provided in conjunction with the Graduate Student Housing Office; information on apartments in Hyde Park in buildings reserved for graduate students
Craig's List: Free classified ad service for apartments, furniture, employment and all sorts of other things; not sponsored by the University
Food in Hyde Park: A summary of local dining options with addresses, phone numbers and quick cuisine descriptions; organized by category
On Campus Dining Options: A listing of on campus eateries and coffee shops
UChicago Marketplace: Free classified advertisements for the University of Chicago community offering apartments, furniture and other items
Employment
On-Campus Job Opportunities: Comprehensive listing of jobs available to students (both Work Study and non-Work Study) around the UniversityUChicago Library Job Opportunities: Information on how to apply for a position in one of the University of Chicago libraries
Non-Profit and Volunteer Opportunities: Information about the University Community Service Center, as well as on and off-campus opportunities to work and volunteer in the non-profit sector
Neighborhood Schools Program: Opportunities to assist Chicago teachers in the classroom, tutor in non-school sites such as school centers and shelters or work as technology support staff in a local school
Career Advising & Planning Services: CAPS offers one-on-one job counseling, web resources, workshops, career planning and opportunities to meet employers
Events & Transportation
University of Chicago Student Life: A guide to the where, what and when for University of Chicago studentsUChicago Student Activities: Listings for all University-sponsored events happening on campus, including cultural and athletic events
Insider Info for University Students: Quick tips and facts for negotiating the University of Chicago- everything from checking out Playboy from the library to the cheapest cup of coffee on campus
Bus Schedule : Schedule and route information for the University-provided bus service and the SafeRide Program
