Starting Autumn Quarter 2025
To provide key information related to the start of Autumn Quarter 2025 in one place, we’ve compiled messages University leaders have sent recently to the UChicago community, along with recent University news that’s helpful to know as the academic year gets underway. We’ll update this page regularly, and please check your email and/or school or division website for information specific to your area of the University.
Welcome Messages
On Dialogue and the Work of Learning
From: Paul Alivisatos, President | To: All Students
Welcome to Autumn Quarter (Video)
From: Melina Hale, Dean of the College | To: College Students
Transportation & Safety
Transportation Options for Students
From: Eric Heath, Sr. AVP for Operations, and Mike Hayes, Dean of Students in the University| To: All Students
Autumn Safety Message
From: Eric M. Heath, Associate Vice President for Safety & Security | To: Members of the University Community
Policies
Student Information: Policies and Disclosures
From: Mike Hayes, Dean of Students in the University | To: All Students
Supporting the Full Participation of the University Community
From: Bridget Collier, Associate Provost for Equal Opportunity Programs | To: Members of the University Community
Other Recent Messages and University News
Information About University’s Finances
From: Provost K. Baicker and Enterprise CFO I. Samstein | To: Academics and Staff
Resources, Programs, and Services for UChicago Students
From: Mike Hayes, Dean of Students in the University | To: All Students
Perspectives from UChicago Leaders
The Future of the Humanities at the University of Chicago
by Humanities Dean Deborah Nelson | Chicago Tribune
A Bet Worth Placing: Computer and Data Science at UChicago
by Computer Science department chairs and Data Science Institute founding faculty