Undocumented/DACAmented

Welcome

At the University of Chicago, we are committed to creating a diverse campus community. All students who apply, regardless of citizenship are considered for admission and for every type of private financial aid the University offers.

The University of Chicago has, from its inception, been a place where the best and brightest minds from around the world can gather to shape, ideas, produce new knowledge, and contribute to the betterment of human life. Our community has been deliberately inclusive, because it is from the widest possible range of perspectives and viewpoints that the most innovative ideas can be proposed, tested and debated. We are committed to assembling a community of talented individuals regardless of their backgrounds, finanical circumstances, or national origins. This commitment is further discussed in President Zimmer's statement on diversity, posted at diversity.uchicago.edu.

In this context, the University of Chicago considers for admission students from around the world. All students who apply, regardless of citizenship, are considered for admission to the University and for every type of private financial aid which the University offers.  In accordance with the law, the University admits and enrolls undocumented students and uses private funds to provide financial aid to support their studies.

We maintain lists of Frequently Asked Questions and Campus & Community Resources. For the most up-to-date information about programs and resources, we encourage you to join the Student Support Services mailing list.

The Undocumented Student Ally Training provides participants with tools, and promising practices to support undocumented communities, with a focus on UChicago students. Open to members of the campus community who identify as allies or would like to be identified as allies, including students, administrators, and educators.

Every quarter one general session is offered and dates are added here as confirmed. To request a training session for you or a group, please contact flinetwork@uchicago.edu.

Below are a few resources that might be of interest to undocumented students and communities. The links shared are for informational purposes, please confirm the accuracy of the resource directly with the provider.

The Immigration Working Group currently includes the following members:

  • Michael Hayes, Chair of the Immigration Working Group, Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Campus and Student Life
  • Cindy Agustín, Director, Student Support Services
  • Régine D. Enuson, Deputy Dean of Students / Chief of Staff, Executive Director of College Student Life
  • James Heller, Director, Undergraduate Financial Aid
  • Talaya LeGette, Assistant Dean of Students in the College and Director, Center for College Student Success
  • Beth Niestat, Executive Director, UChicagoGRAD Administration & Policy
  • Ravi Randhava, Assistant Provost and Executive Director, Center for Identity + Inclusion
  • Elizabeth L. Shanin, Senior Associate General Counsel, Office of Legal Counsel
  • Nickolas Seamons, Director, Office of International Affairs and Assistant Dean of Students in the University
  • Rachael Ward, Deputy Director, Career Advancement and Director, Finance and Administration

The University of Chicago has a long tradition of seeking and admitting the best and brightest students. The links below include a compilation of statements UChicago has issued addressing and supporting the admission and enrollment of undocumented students on campus.

At the University of Chicago, we welcome the brightest minds and boldest thinkers of tomorrow to our campus, regardless of their financial background.  Undocumented and DACAmented prospective students interested in attending the University of Chicago are encouraged to apply for admission.  You are welcome to attend a free UChicago session in your area to hear more information on the selective admissions process and how to apply for financial aid.

The University of Chicago is deeply committed to ensuring that students from every background, regardless of financial need, will find a home here. We offer need-based financial aid that meets 100% of your family’s demonstrated need, as well as merit scholarships. The No Barriers program allows UChicago students to graduate debt-free and prepared for lifelong success—no matter their chosen major or background prior to enrolling in The College. We will work with your family to create a comprehensive aid package that fits your circumstances and ensures that a UChicago education is within your reach. Learn more about the grants, scholarships, and programs that help families like yours thrive in the UChicago community.

Prospective applicants to the College should send inquires to Veronica Hauad, Deputy Director of Admissions/Deputy Director for Access, Affordability, and Inclusion at hauadv@uchicago.edu or 773.834.0304.

At the graduate level, the University of Chicago is characterized by its unique organizational structure, with more than 100 graduate programs in five graduate divisions and seven professional and continuing education schools.

Both graduate research and professional training have been part of UChicago's history from nearly the beginning. As a student in any one of these programs, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of academic and co-curricular offerings across campus, and to be part of a graduate student body nearly 10,000 strong.

Each graduate division and professional school has their own admissions application and process. Click on the links below to learn more about each of them.

Graduate Divisions

Professional Schools

 Resources for Undocumented Students and Communities during the Covid-19 Crisis: 

Below are several resources that provide support for undocumented students and students who have been granted DACA. We welcome suggestions for additional resources. Please email studentsupport@uchicago.edu or Devon Moore at devonmoore@uchicago.edu. 

Local Resources

National Resources

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Resources