Only those students from abroad who have graduate status by American standards and whose academic record is excellent will be considered for admission. The Office of International Affairs assists both University students from outside the U.S. and U.S. students who wish to study abroad. The office helps international students with applications, visa and other federal regulations, University regulations, and individual matters. The office also serves as a liaison with international groups on and off campus. The divisional dean of students can answer questions about opportunities for part-time study in particular departments.
Student loans are available to students enrolled at least half-time.
Applicants who wish to begin their studies on a part-time basis should so indicate on their applications. Decisions Most admissions and aid decisions for the autumn quarter are mailed by mid-March. Students have until April 15 to accept or decline. In agreement with the Resolution of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, a student who agrees to accept a scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or graduate assistantship at the University of Chicago or at any of these schools prior to April 15 and subsequently desires to change plans may submit in writing a resignation of the appointment at any time through April 15 in order to accept another scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or graduate assistantship, regardless of any understanding reached before then. This protects the student's right to select the offer that is most attractive.