Join Us for Admitted Student Day!

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Congratulations on your admission to the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice!

Whether you've already decided to attend or are still trying to make your final decision, we invite admitted students to attend Admitted Student Day and experience our campus community firsthand. Admitted Student Week will provide you with an opportunity to: 

  • Connect with current and incoming students, as well as alumni
  • Hear from faculty across a wide range of policy areas
  • Learn about student support resources
  • See what unique opportunities we offer for your field practicum

Admitted Student Day will take place on April 5 at Edith Abbott Hall (969 E 60th St., Chicago, IL) on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. 

To register for our in-person Admitted Student Day, please use the following registration link.

Register for Admitted Student Day

Time

Session

Speakers
9:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. CST Welcome & Introductions

  • Deborah Gorman-Smith, Dean  

  • Daniel Dinkins, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
9:15 A.M. - 10:05 A.M. CST Curriculum and Field Education

  • Lisa L. Moore, Director, A.M. Social Work Programs 

  • Susan Klumpner, Director of Field Education
10:05 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. CST Faculty Panel

  • Pathway faculty 

  • Lisa L. Moore, Director, A.M. Social Work Programs, Moderator 
11:10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. CST

Academic Advising

  • Kristen Reid Salomon, Dean of Students, Diversity, and Inclusion  

  • Kourtney Ross, Assistant Dean of Students
11:30 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. CST Career and Leadership Development

  • Johnny LaSalle, Director of Career and Leadership Development  

  • Robyn Dimaano, Assistant Director of Leadership Development  
11:50 A.M. - 1:20 P.M.  CST  Lunch  
1:20 P.M. - 1:35 P.M. CST Cost and Scholarships

  • Ron Martin, Director of Admissions 

1:35 P.M. - 2:35 PM CST

Current Student and Alumni Panel

  • Currents Students Panel, Student life, student culture: Adv, Ft, Pt, EEP, Dual, SSL  

  • Alumni   
2:45 P.M.  - 3:00 P.M.  CST Civic Engagement

  • Adrian Talbott, Associate Dean for Civic Engagement  

3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. CST

Keynote Speaker

  • Beto O’Rourke 
3:30 P.M.  - 4:30 P.M. CST Closing Remarks and Social Hour  

 

  • What time will check-in begin? Check-in will open at 8:30 AM in the lobby of Edith Abbott Hall. Please allow additional time to arrive and check-in. Nametags will be distributed at the check-in table.
  • Will there be refreshments/food served for attendees? Light refreshments will be served between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Box lunches will be served at Noon. Additional refreshments will served between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM during the Social Hour that closes out the day.
  • Can I bring a guest? Attendance for Admitted Student Day is limited to our admitted students.
  • Will sessions be recorded? Yes. All Admitted Student Day sessions will be recorded and made available online. Check back here for recordings. 
  • Is there parking available? How can I attend using public transit? Free street parking is available along the Midway for attendees driving to campus. There also several University owned and operated parking lots in the vicinity. The Chicago Transit Authority's Cottage Grove Green Line station is located half a mile from Edith Abbott Hall at 63rd St. and Cottage Grove Avenue. For a comprehensive look at the University’s transit and parking options, check out Trains Near Campus and Visitor Parking.
  • Is the event accessible for attendees with disabilities and those with limited mobility? Edith Abbott Hall is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has several ramps and elevators to accommodate the mobility needs of all attendees. If special communication or mobility accommodations are needed, please contact the Student Disabilities Services Office at disabilities@uchicago.edu.