You can now activate your U-SHIP student health insurance.
TTIC students enjoy the same library privileges as UChicago students, along with the offerings of TTIC's own smaller library. The Mansueto Library reading room is pictured above.
Workshops, panels, best practices, for faculty in areas such as student assessment techniques, grading, technology in the classroom, professional development, meaningful assignments, classroom policy, course deign, pedagogy, etc.
For those whom English is not their first language, you can utilize the English as a Second Language Tuition Benefit. TTIC covers 75% of costs for one English language course per quarter through the ELI.
TTIC covers the Student Services Fees and USHIP student insurance fees for students, allowing you access to the robust Student Health and Counseling offerings. Utilize health and counseling care services, and explore expanded offerings such as mindful meditation, international student support groups, and Pet Love (where dogs come to visit on campus to relieve stress). To review all services offered by Student Wellness Services, click here.
Campus has a brand new Student Wellness Center, opened in 2021.
You have full access to all UChicago fitness offerings and athletic centers, including the Ratner pool.
It's important to feel seen and included. Students are welcome to participate in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs' Heritage Series, Social Justice Workshops/Trainings, or participate in panels and mixers for graduate students. LGBTQ friends can find a safe and inclusive community with their LGBTQ mentorship program, Safe Space, or student mixers.
Your UChicago ID card will allow you to receive free or discounted admission to over 70 arts and cultural venues in Chicago, such as the Revival, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute of Chicago, or the Music Box Theater. You can even "Study at the ____." where students are allowed to treat UChicago's museums, art galleries and cultural centers like study hall.
A student-run film society that dedicates each night to a particular theme, the ticket prices are low but the movies are wide-ranging. They also host special events such as conversations with directors, critics, and student film showings.
Divvy is a bike-sharing system that has stations around the city. TTIC students can receive a discount through our relationship with the University of Chicago .
Shuttles around the campus will safely and in climate-controlled comfort take you to stops throughout campus and the Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn neighboring communities.
The c-Alert is the emergency alert system for campus. It can alert you to any safety events you may need to be aware of, whether it be a shelter in place order, or an extreme weather warning. Log in and arrange how you want to be notified of emergencies: text, email, call, any or all.
Downloading UChicago's Safe Mobile Safety App. on your phone is a must. It provides great safety features when you are on campus, including direct-connect to UChicago Police, 'Friend Walk' (send your real-time location to a friend of your choosing while you walk) and 'Mobile Bluelight' (send your location as you walk to the UChicago Police).
UChicago is served by their own recognized police force that covers 37th to 64th street. They provide many services, including bike registration in case your bringing your own two wheeler to get around campus.
UChicago GRAD is a resource that is tailored to the campus graduate student. With grad student-specific events (300+/year), workshops, personalized, flexible training to complement your academic pursuits, from fellowship and writing support, to career preparation and training in public speaking and networking.
Engage with fellow grads in programs and events that support research, scholarship, and campus-wide connections
This is just a short list of some of the privileges students enjoy!