Grad Council Legal Advising

Grad Council provides graduate students access to legal advising. Students can use this service for advice on legal matters including immigration, landlord/tenant issues, false identification matters, criminal issues, credit and debt issues, dissolution of marriage, automobile accidents, business formations, and parking/traffic violations. Please see the Grad Council website for more information.

Crafternoons
Friday, December 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

All ages are welcome.  There will be a simple craft, along with a coloring corner, toys for pre-crafters, and coffee and snacks for all. And if you don't have children, but just love crafts and good company, you can come, too!

Parent Write In
Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

All UChicago graduate students are postdoc parents are welcome to participate in this free, first come, first served, write-in program. The minimum age for childcare is 9 months. Because we have limited slots and want to ensure all are filled, please do your best to let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you must cancel. Sign up here. 

Domestic and international graduate students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs.

Student Office/Website Assistant - University of Chicago - Biological Sciences Division

Application Reviewer - DSI Summer Lab 2026 - UChicago Physical Sciences Division

Winter Visual and Digital Media Team Member, STAGE Center - STAGE Center

Graduate Student Assistant for Curriculum - University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

Computing Support Assistant - MA Programs in the Social Sciences, University of Chicago

Performance Hall Audio Engineer - University of Chicago Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

GC's Event Fund is LIVE
Applications due online by Friday, December 12

If you are planning a Winter event for graduate students and need financial support, the Graduate Council Event Fund Round 1 deadline has been extended to Friday, December 12. The fund supports interdivisional graduate programming with awards up to $2,000 per event, and proposals are evaluated by the Graduate Council in partnership with UChicagoGRAD. Please review the FAQ carefully before applying, and note that funding is competitive and not guaranteed.

Holiday Cocoa & Crafts
Friday, December 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Cocoa in Bookstore Lobby, Crafts in UChicagoGRAD HQ 

Close out the quarter with Holiday Cocoa & Crafts, an evening of warm drinks, festive treats, and hands-on activities co-hosted with Christkindlmarket. Tickets include hot cocoa and an official Christkindlmarket mug, with an optional VIP upgrade that adds a wreath-making workshop. A photobooth, holiday snacks, and plenty of cozy atmosphere will round out the night. This is our last big social of the quarter, don’t miss the chance to grab your ticket now.

GC Scavenger Hunt is Live
Campus-Wide (11 Locations) 

Solve riddles, find QR codes, and win one of 11 grad school gift baskets featuring division merch, study snacks, winter gear, and more! Find → Scan→ Tag 2 Friends—first valid entry wins! No registration needed, stay tuned for clues on Instagram to join the hunt!

Missed getting a ticket, but still want a chance to join in on the fun? Join the waitlist:

Interpreting the Impractical: Rules about Kitchens and Pantries in the Vinayas
Friday, December 5, 1:00–2:30 p.m., Swift Hall 106, 1025 E 58th St.

This talk features Yi (Allan) Ding, Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University, specializing in Dunhuang Studies, Sino-Tibetan Buddhism, and Buddhist rituals.

Hyde Park Holly-Day
Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Hyde Park (various locations)

Sponsored by the University of Chicago, Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2025 with lots of FREE family holiday activities throughout Hyde Park. See event website for full schedule.

F-1 OPT Webinar
Monday, December 8, 12:00 p.m. , Virtual

This webinar will outline the steps of the post-completion OPT application process for F-1 students nearing the end of their program. There will also be Q&A.

Become a Graduate Student Affiliate of the Chicago Center on Democracy
Apply online

The Chicago Center on Democracy’s Graduate Student Affiliates network is an interdisciplinary group of graduate students who share research interests in topics related to democracy. They meet regularly for professional development, peer review, social events, and other discussions. In addition, the Center will provide modest financial support for Graduate Student Affiliates who wish to organize lectures or other events related to democracy.

Registration Live for the English Language Institute’s Winter Quarter Courses!

Registration for the English Language Institute’s Winter Quarter courses is now live! We are offering Spoken and Written Communication courses on a number of topics to help support you in your English language learning! Please email us at esl@uchicago.edu with any questions.