Random Acronyms
This person who is responsible for the academic wellbeing of all undergraduates in the college goes by the acronym DoS.
What is the Dean of Students?
If you need help with resume writing, career advising, or job applications, this office (abbreviated as CA) is the place to go.
What is Career Advancement?
This acronym stands for the student government at UChicago.
What is the Undergraduate Student Government (USG)?
Each academic major has a DUS, the person responsible for planning/advising all activities and programs for students in the college in their major.
What is the Director of Undergraduate Studies?
Located in the basement of Reynolds, this center on campus is known for being the folks who oversee all RSO's and student organizations.
What is the Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI)?
You believe a course policy is unfair and want to advocate for a change. This office oversees academic policies and works with students on appeals.
What is the Office of the Dean of Students in the College?
If you need help with class planning or have an in-person meeting with your academic advisor this office is the place to go.
What is the College Academic Advising and Transfer Office (CAATO)?
You need to request an official transcript or update your enrollment status. Where should you go?
What is the office of the Registar?
This branch of USG advocates for students to appeal academic decisions, such as grading or disciplinary actions, to an academic body.
What is the SAO (Student Advocates Office)?
This acronym refers to the primary online portal where students can access add/drop.
What is the SIS? - Student Information System?
This co-ed business fraternity on campus has a strong team of students focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives including a professional closet for students to choose from.
What is AKPsi?
ACAC can meet with this student-led body that is known as the legislative body of USG. They can help to write memorandums, official statements, and resolutions.
What is College Council?
The acronym NSIT was used to refer to UChicago’s tech services before being rebranded as this.
What is IT Services?
This is the name of the official journalism source for the University of Chicago, starting in 1892, who continues to cover USG?
What is the Maroon?
This committee, which works closely with administrators and faculty, advocates for academic policy changes and ensures student voices are represented in University decision-making.
What is the Academic and Career Affairs Committee (ACAC)?