University of Chicago

All students must claim their CNet ID upon acceptance of admission. The CNet ID is used to access the student's myUChicago account, Canvas, and other campus resources.

Please review the inbound UChicago website for more information.

The GO LSE team is not legally permitted to give you advice on obtaining a visa to enter the USA. You will be responsible for making your own arrangements and we recommend starting the process at the earliest opportunity.

In the months leading up to arrival, students will be guided through the visa process by the program coordinator. LSE students will go to UChicago on a J-1 student visa. In depth information regarding the visa application process can be found on the Office of International Affairs website.

LSE strongly advises that you do not book non-refundable flights or make binding accommodation arrangements until you have obtained your visa.

Students live off-campus in the vibrant Hyde Park neighbourhood. Students can find more in-depth information on what to expect living in Hyde Park, housing resources, etc. here.

Past students have found success using the following resources:

• MAC Properties
• TLC Management
• KASS
• Cagan
• UChicago Marketplace

On-campus attendance at UChicago requires proof of immunity and/or vaccinations from all students. The State of Illinois and the University require all students to provide proof of immunizations, preferably at least 30 days before starting, or returning to campus, for classes. Required immunizations can be found here.

The University requires all registered students to carry adequate health insurance to cover, among other costs, hospitalization and outpatient diagnostic, testing and surgical procedures. Additionally, the insurance must cover medical care provided in the Chicago area for both emergency and routine, non-emergency medical situations. In keeping with this requirement, each year students are enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance Plan (U-SHIP). Students can choose to waive U-SHIP coverage with proof of comparable coverage.

For further details on the policy, please refer to the Student Manual. If you enrol in it, the fee is paid on a quarterly basis. Information on USHIP can be found here.

LSE Notification of Travel:

All students undertaking travel as part of their studies must complete the Travel Notification Form. You will need to have confirmed your proposed departure and return date before completing the form (these can be amended later).

After you have submitted the form, it will be reviewed by LSE's Health and Safety team. Once approved, you will receive confirmation via email.

LSE Travel Insurance:

By completing the mandatory Travel Notification Form, you will automatically be covered under LSE's Travel Insurance policy.

• The insurance will cover you for losses sustained during your period of cover, including against lost, stolen, and accidentally damaged property.
• It will also cover you for medical emergencies. However, please note that this is not comprehensive medical cover.
• The insurance will not cover travel that is taken outside the scope of your exchange programme. For instance, if you choose to travel outside of California on holiday.

For further details visit the LSE Travel Insurance webpage and contact the Health and Safety Teamif you have any questions.

College Orientation Week, or O-Week, is a multi-day series of events, programs, and meetings that provides new students with an in-depth overview of how the College works.

Students will receive an appointment card with their specific required events, including the ISAL Orientation Session, which offers students an overview of the program and an opportunity to meet the rest of the cohort.