While students are away, the parents will play
Alise O'Brien is working to build a community of parents to raise awareness of the University and retain connections while the students are away. More »
H1N1 Flu Information
Now that many members of the campus community have been vaccinated for H1N1 (swine) flu at special clinics held through November, December and January, we will move to an appointment system for the remainder of the winter quarter and, if necessary, beyond.
If your student has not yet received the vaccine, we urge them to call the Student Care Center at 773-702-4156 to make an appointment for a free vaccination. A limited amount of seasonal flu vaccine is also available.
Though the spread of the flu has diminished in the U.S., public health authorities caution that the H1N1 pandemic could reassert itself. The risk to individuals is real and continuing, and the vaccine remains the best way to protect yourself.
We also continue to encourage everybody to continue to take common precautions to stay healthy, and particularly urge people to isolate themselves if they have flu symptoms. For more information, and updates on vaccination clinics, please go to: http://news.uchicago.edu/btn/swineflu.php.
Class of 2010 Spring Convocation
Planning for Spring Convocation 2010 is already underway. Please mark these important dates:
- Friday, June 11 Afternoon – Senior Baccalaureate Ceremony
- Friday, June 11 Evening - Museum of Science and Industry Reception
- Saturday, June 12 – University Convocation and College Diploma Ceremony
More details will be mailed to parents of graduating students in March.
University Student Health Insurance Requirements
Please take time to read the following important information about the University’s student health insurance requirements.
- Health Insurance Letter for Parents/Guardians of incoming Undergraduates
- 2009-2010 University Student Health Insurance Plan
Family Weekend 2009
We hope you enjoyed Family Weekend 2009. Please take a moment and fill out our brief survey and tell us about your experience.
Did you know?
James Watson, the Chicago alumnus who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of DNA, launched the Human Genome Project in 1990. Today, University of Chicago scientists are building on Watson’s achievements, and reshaping our understanding of gene function and the role faulty genes play in disease causation.