2023-2024 Terms and Conditions 

for offers of admission to the Leadership & Society Initiative
Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies  

To accept an offer of admission, students must complete the online response form and remit a $2,500 deposit. Notification by phone, email, or in writing does not constitute official acceptance of an offer.

Acceptance of our offer of admission indicates acceptance of the following terms and conditions:

Offers of admission are contingent upon satisfactory submission and review of all official transcripts.

Offers of admission may be deferred for one academic year upon approval by program staff and remittance of acceptance deposit. 

Fellows are responsible for making tuition payments on a quarterly basis upon receipt of an invoice from the Bursar’s Office. Payment instructions will be included in each invoice and payments can be made via the Fellow’s UChicago portal.

International students should note that full-time registration is necessary to remain in valid student visa status.

The Leadership & Society Initiative is a non-credit bearing program. All courses will receive a grade of ‘R’ reflecting course completion without evaluation on official transcripts. Courses taken during the Leadership & Society Initiative cannot be applied toward future degree programs. 

Students are  required to comply with the University’s Immunization Policy, and provide proof of mandatory vaccination. Students also have the option to enroll in University Student Health Insurance Plan Premium (U-SHIP) coverage. However, proof of health insurance coverage is not required. For additional information on U-SHIP coverage see: https://wellness.uchicago.edu/student-insurance/u-ship/ 

Students are expected to adhere to all policies outlined in the University’s student manual, including the student employment policy: https://studentmanual.uchicago.edu/.