It is important that we know who is in class. The College asks that you track student participation and attendance, so that we can be supportive when issues arise with academic and/or mental or physical health issues. We all experience stress in different ways and we want to be as quick to support our students as possible. Class attendance and participation are often good measures of student health. 

It can be particularly useful for us to know when a student has stopped participating in class, is at risk for failing a class, or presents other physical, emotional, academic, or behavioral concerns. In these situations, or if you have any other information of which you feel we should be aware, please reach out directly to the student’s assigned Academic Adviser or to collegeadvising@uchicago.edu. 

Mental Health Resources

• 24/7 student emergency counseling: 773-702-3625

• Mental Health First Aid training

• UChicago TimelyCare

Other Student Health Resources

• Nurse on call: 773-834-9355

• Academic Skills Assessment Program

• Student wellness community programs

Supporting Students

The University of Chicago is a community of scholars, researchers, educators, students, and staff members devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, the University of Chicago, in admissions, employment, and access to programs, considers students on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law. The University strives to be supportive of the academic, personal and work related needs of each individual and is committed to working with students with a disability to become full participants in the life of the University. In all cases, the usual standards of judgment and assessment of students’ overall academic performance apply. Neither the community nor the students concerned are well served by applying special or lesser standards of admission or of evaluation.

Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct 

The University of Chicago is a community of scholars dedicated to research, academic excellence, and the pursuit and cultivation of learning. Members of the University community cannot thrive unless each is accepted as an autonomous individual and is treated without regard to characteristics irrelevant to participation in the life of the University.  Freedom of expression is vital to our shared goal of the pursuit of knowledge and should not be restricted by a multitude of rules. At the same time, unlawful discrimination, including harassment, compromises the integrity of the University. The University is committed to taking necessary action to prevent, correct, and, where indicated, discipline unlawful discrimination. The full university policy is available on the Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct website.

Disability Inclusive Toolkit

The University of Chicago is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for people of all abilities. Diversity and inclusion is a distributed responsibility, and you can make a difference. The University has provided a Disability Inclusion Toolkit to analyze our current state and to create an action plan to foster greater inclusivity. Access the toolkit.

Accessibility Resources

• Accessibility resources from the Access Uchicago Now website

• Student Disability Services

• Faculty resources from Student Disability services

• The inclusive pedagogy website provides a comprehensive overview of creating a welcoming learning environment. Please review their get-started tool kit for syllabus and classroom ideas.

• Inclusive pedagogy tools and resources.