Access Immediate Support
For laboratory emergencies, please contact UChicago Emergency Dispatch at 773.702.8181 or by dialing 1-2-3 from a UChicago landline. More information and procedures for receiving treatment for and reporting injuries: Click here.
Other emergency situations: If a situation seems life-threatening, or if you need immediate treatment of very serious or critical conditions, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Urgent mental health:
- UChicago Student Wellness 24/7 Therapist-On-Call: 773.702.3625
- 24/7 TalkNow through TimelyCare
- UChicago Student Wellness walk-in during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)
- Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Dean-on-Call & Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call
- The Dean-on-Call program is the University official responsible for providing referrals, information, and support to students during an emergency. This administrator is available 24/7.
- The Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call is the University administrator specifically trained in trauma-informed Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention. This administrator is available 24/7.
Students can contact the Dean-on-Call and Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call by calling the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) at 773.702.8181. Please be prepared to leave a 10-digit call-back number as UCPD will page the Dean-on-Call or Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call for you. If you prefer to text the Dean-on-Call directly, utilize the UChicago Safe App to do so. Once you are in the UChicago Safe App, press the UChicago HELP button.
I need to speak with someone or I’m not sure what I need
The PME Dean of Students office is the primary point of contact for student concerns, well-being, and support. The Dean of Students office will gather information, manage the case, identify paths for resolution, and refer students to partner offices for additional resources as needed.
Conversations with the Dean of Students are private but not necessarily confidential, especially in cases of potential harm or violations of law or University policy.
Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding University holidays. You can reach the Dean of Students Office by emailing pmedos@uchicago.edu or contacting any of the deans listed below:
Dean of Students contact information
Students can also meet with an Ombudsperson for assistance in navigating resources.
Students can call the Dean-on-Call for urgent matters of advice outside of normal business hours.
I need help with paperwork
Common paperwork questions include, but are not limited to:
- Curricular Practical Training authorization
- Optional Practical Training authorization
- Funding letters
- Verification of degree completion
- Internship approvals and confirmations
Please contact pmedos@uchicago.edu for assistance.
I need help with academic questions or concerns
Common questions include, but are not limited to:
- Course registration
- Degree requirements, including candidacy requirements
- Academic progress
- Advisor matching for PhD students
- Tutoring support
Please reach out to pme-academics@uchicago.edu for assistance.
Additional resources for academic support:
- Academic Skills Assessment Program: The Academic Skills and Assessment Program (ASAP) is designed to help students improve their academic performance by addressing a number of concerns, including time management, test anxiety, effective exam preparation, and general study skills.