Student Health and Counseling Services
Student Health and Counseling Services addresses the health and wellness needs of University of Chicago students. In addition to group and individual counseling, SHCS offers Let's Talk, a free, confidential counseling service that does not require an appointment.
Health Promotion and Wellness are committed to providing programs, services and resources that create a campus culture in which individuals can make informed and proactive decisions about their personal and community health.
Student Disability Services works to provide resources, support and accommodations for all students with disabilities and works to remove physical and attitudinal barriers, which may prevent their full participation in the University community.
Student Support Services utilizes a comprehensive approach to create an environment in which all students can thrive and succeed on campus. We provide services that strengthen self-efficacy, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Center for Identity and Inclusion
The Center for Identity + Inclusion serves as a bridge builder by engaging students and members of the University community of all backgrounds to ensure personal, academic, and professional growth and success.
Bias Education and Support Team (BEST)
BEST is comprised of staff members from offices across the University, including Campus and Student Life, the Center for Identity + Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Programs. BEST members receive extensive training on campus cultures, responding to bias and microaggressions, restorative and transformative practices, and conflict management. BEST assists the University Dean of Students in documenting and reporting incidents that affect our students. Bias incident data is used to develop educational and outreach programs. Bias incidents that can be addressed by BEST include any actions that are motivated by bias, even if they do not include the elements required to prove a hate crime or a violation of University policy.
Works to prevent and respond to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Information and ideas on how to stay safe, plus information on the campus police and registering your personal property to protect yourself from theft.