College Welcome

The Office of the University Bursar collaborates with new students and their families in successfully managing their Student Account. Below you will find important dates and information as we help you prepare for your first year at the University.

JULY 2023

The Office of the Bursar begins communicating with new students and their families through the Office of College Programming and Orientation.

Look for the July Newsletter highlighting valuable information regarding your Student Account.

AUGUST 2023

INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS 

We invite you to view one or all of Bursar Informational Webinars highlighting our Student Account services and policies. All Webinars are available for on-demand viewing. 

REFUNDING AND DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS              

• Find out how students may receive electronic disbursement of Financial Aid living expense refunds. 

BILLING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS   

• Obtain information regarding tuition and fees, billing and due dates, domestic and international payment options, and how to add Authorized Users.                                               

PAYMENT PLAN INFORMATION FOR NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS

• Learn about our Quarterly Payment Plan and how families may defer their tuition and fees into three installments. 

STUDENT ACCOUNT POLICIES FOR NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS 

• Understand our policies governing withdrawal and student financial responsibilities. 

All University of Chicago full time and matriculated students require health insurance coverage while in attendance. Those students who have alternative coverage may waive the University Health Insurance Program (USHIP). All students who do not waive coverage by the published deadline will have automatic enrollment in USHIP, and subsequently assessed quarterly premiums. If you would like to waive coverage you may do so beginning August 1, 2023 at  University Student Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment .  For more information on the University Health Insurance program and other Student Wellness services visit wellness.uchicago.edu.

The University of Chicago requires all students to review and complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement. You will access the Financial Responsibility Agreement through your my.UChicago.edu student portal. This document outlines policies and procedures governing the management of your student account at the university during your academic career as a student. It is a requirement for students to confirm review of this information once during their academic career. Failure to complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement will result in restriction of future registration.

The Bursar’s Office will send student bill notifications to your UChicago email account. Access to your electronic bill starts by obtaining your CNETID. Once student bills are available to view, you can find them in your my.UChicago student portal. You may also add Authorized Users to view your electronic bill and remit payments. You may access all academic year billing and due dates via the following Bursar’s Office link: Billing Information. Also, we offer an array of funding sources to help with payments and identify various options.

Please visit Payment Options and Student Account Refunding if you expect a living expense refund disbursement. We highly encourage you to review and complete these processes online before arriving on-campus.

We hope this information is helpful so that you can focus on the start of classes and moving on-campus!

Just in case…our office will have extended electronic and phone service during the week to assist with any additional questions or concerns.

Welcome again to the University of Chicago and best of luck in your college career!