Cross-Campus Initiatives

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion works as an extension of the dean to build a division that honors an array of different lived life experiences and perspectives to advance innovation and discovery in science. We advocate for and support a culture in which inclusion is appreciated and nurtured as a central priority across the division’s departments and programs. We believe that the study of science and the practice of medicine are enhanced when scholars, clinicians, and staff can insert their full perspectives into their work.

Chicago Booth is steadfastly committed to building a more diverse and inclusive world, and to leading change within our own community. We do this through a passionate commitment to helping the best and brightest minds turn their ideas and talents into a meaningful impact. Our culture celebrates curiosity, encourages you to ask questions and challenge ideas, and fosters critical thinking—all in an atmosphere that’s inspiring, positive, and constructive.

The Center for College Student Success (CCSS) empowers First-Generation and Lower-Income (FLI) students in the College, providing resources and tools that promote student success, and programming and community events that build positive self-identity and a sense of belonging.

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is committed to fostering a community that values diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought, perspective, and experience. By embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, identities, and worldviews, we create an environment that promotes rigorous inquiry, innovation, and mutual respect. We believe that the exchange of diverse ideas is essential to addressing complex societal challenges and preparing individuals to lead with empathy and impact in an interconnected world.

In scholarly work, and especially in the Social Sciences, diversity drives rigorous inquiry and excellence in research and pedagogy. The University of Chicago's commitment to the open expression and discussion of ideas requires an environment in which diverse perspectives, experiences, and groups of individuals inform and stimulate intellectual exchange. From its founding the University has welcomed scholars of diverse races, religions, and backgrounds. It is essential to sustain a culture that encourages openness to and respect for diverse perspectives in our community. Historical legacies of inequality within and exclusion from the academy create challenges to achieving this goal. For this reason, a commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to the work of the Division, with the aim supporting diversity among faculty, students and staff, and a commitment to understanding human and social phenomena in all their myriad forms. 

As part of the University’s commitment to supporting students, the Center for College Student Success (CCSS) and Student Support Services (SSS) established the UChicago First-generation, Low-income, Immigrant (FLI) Network.

The FLI Network connects students, faculty, administrators, and alumni who identify as first-generation, low-income, or immigrant (regardless of immigration status), and allies with the goal of creating a community of support.  The FLI Network creates opportunities for members to learn from one another. It fosters a sense of belonging, inclusion, and resilience in students in order to help them succeed at the University of Chicago.

The Office of Student Engagement & Belonging is here to help Harris students become engaged in the community, increase their leadership capacity, support their peers, and make the most out of their Harris experience. At every step of the way, the student experience at the Harris School of Public Policy is designed to help you turn your passion for doing good into proven social impact.

The nonpartisan Institute of Politics is committed to fostering in our students a passion for public service, meaningful dialogue and active engagement in our democracy. At the Institute, students can test their assumptions – and ours – about the role of politics, public service, journalism, and other institutions of our democracy, and explore how best to shape them. 

The Law School thrives on its passion for ideas, the belief that ideas matter and are worth discussing, and that our environment succeeds only when our community includes and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Fostering an environment that unambiguously values diversity in all its dimensions-including racial, gender, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation/identity, cultural, lifestyle and viewpoint - is an essential element to our success. 

The University of Chicago is deeply committed to ensuring that students from every background, regardless of financial need, can find a home here. Our No Barriers policy allows Chicago students to graduate debt-free and prepared for lifelong success -no matter their chosen major or background prior to enrolling in college. We will work with you and your family to create a financial aid package that fits our unique circumstances and ensures that a UChicago education is within your reach.

By providing access to a loan-free education at one of the world’s top universities, Odyssey impacts and broadens students' horizons. The scholarship funds support the full spectrum of the college experience, including study abroad, and benefit recipients by preparing them for careers that make a difference, through mentoring and summer internships.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in the Physical Sciences Division works with all PSD units to advance discovery, innovation, and impact by supporting a climate where each person's ideas and contributions can flourish. The PSD aims to create a sustainable infrastructure that supports all groups in the physical sciences, promoting a climate where diversity and inclusion are foundational and all constituents achieve their version of success.

The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering advances the mission of translating advances in basic physics, chemistry, biology, and computation into new tools to address important societal problems and to create a research and teaching environment that enhances and transmits these capabilities to future generations. The school affirms a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive climate, and aims for broad representation, accountability, and participation amongst our collective PME community.

The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) is the University of Chicago Medicine’s community health department, which administers our population health and community benefit programs. This is accomplished through collaboration with community programs and partners, innovative strategies and the utilization of resources. UHI fosters strong, lasting relationships with civic leaders, community organizations, health care providers and residents to strategically improve health and access to quality care on the South Side of Chicago.