Incoming International Students Checklist
The Office of the Bursar welcomes the new International Students to the University of Chicago!
The University of Chicago Office of the Bursar collaborates with new students and their support networks in successfully managing their Student Account.
Our Office wanted to provide incoming International students with a checklist of all of the necessary actions to take in order to start their academic year off right! Below you will find everything you need to prepare yourself financially for your college career:
1. ATTEND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS
We invite you to attend one or all of our Bursar Informational Webinars highlighting our Student Account services and policies. We will discuss integral information to understand the inner workings of your Student Account and how to keep it up-to-date. All webinars will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the presentation date.
Student Account Services and Policies for International Students
July 15th, 2024 (8:00 am-8:30 am CST) - RSVP Here
Learn about Student Account Services (Billing, Emergency Assistance, Tax Information, etc.) and policies governing billing and payment of your Student Account.
Student and Third-Party Billing for International Students
July 16th, 2024 (8:00 am-8:30 am CST) - RSVP Here
Learn about how you will be billed for your tuition and fees, electronic resources, and information for those who are sponsored.
International Payment Options and Payment Plans for International Students
July 22nd, 2024 (8:00 am-8:30 am CST) - RSVP Here
Learn how you can remit payment through foreign currencies and how you can defer payment over the course of a quarter of enrollment.
Living Expense Refund Management for International Students
July 23rd, 2024 (8:00am-8:30am CST) - RSVP Here
Learn how to enroll in, manage and receive your living expense refund while enrolled.
2. REVIEW THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
The University of Chicago requires all students to possess health insurance coverage while in attendance. UChicago automatically grants its students access to the University Health Insurance Program (USHIP) once they start attending the University. Students with alternative coverage may waive USHIP.
All students who do not waive coverage by the published deadline will automatically be enrolled in the USHIP plan and the subsequently assessed quarterly premiums. If students wish to waive coverage, they may do so beginning August 1, 2024, at the University Student Health Insurance Waiver/Enrollment. For more information on the University Health Insurance programs and other Student Wellness services, visit wellness.uchicago.edu.
3. REVIEW THE ELECTRONIC BILL
The Autumn 2024 Electronic Billing Statement will be available on September 4, 2024, and will be due October 4, 2024. Access to your electronic bill starts with your CNETID and UChicago email account. Once you have access, you may view the Electronic Billing Statement through the my.UChicago.edu student portal. You may also add Authorized Users to view your Electronic Bill and remit payments. Domestic and International payments can only be submitted through the student portal or authorized user portal. Visit our Billing Information page the annual billing calendar.
4. REVIEW THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
The University of Chicago requires all students to review and complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement. Students will access the Financial Responsibility Agreement through your my.UChicago.edu student portal beginning August 1, 2024. This document outlines policies and procedures governing the management of your student account at the University during your academic career. Students are required to review this information once during their academic career. Please complete the Financial Responsibility Agreement to avoid restrictions on future registration.
5. REVIEW REFUNDS
Please visit our Refunds page for information on Student Account Refunding, or if you expect a living expense refund disbursement.
6. SIGN UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT
We highly encourage you to review and sign up for Direct Deposit online before arriving on campus. Sign-ups will become available beginning August 1, 2024.
Welcome again to the University of Chicago, and best of luck in your college career!