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.

Odyssey works to close the gap between merit and achievement with a comprehensive model comprised of academic support, financial aid, and career development initiatives aimed at hard-working students with financial need.

The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Physical Sciences Division aims to help address diversity and climate-related challenges across faculty, other academic appointee, staff, postdoc, and student ranks. Guided by a strategic plan spanning a period of five years, we will collaborate with units and partners to create and implement tailored plans, programs, and activities to further impact diversity and promote inclusion.

The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) is the University of Chicago Medical Center’s long-term commitment to improving health and access to quality care for the South Side of Chicago through patient care, community-based research, and medical education. UHI is working to establish strong, lasting relationships with civic leaders, community organizations, health care providers, and residents to develop a comprehensive health care system that is rooted in collaboration.