Our passionate, dedicated students reach beyond our campus to take part in the life of our city and use their talents to support our neighboring communities.
Each year, thousands of UChicago students work and volunteer in local schools and community organizations. On campus and off, students are empowered to challenge conventional thinking as they confront some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Working alongside neighborhood partners, our students engage with the broader community, build lasting relationships, and expand their horizons as they bring their energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas to classrooms, community centers, and civic institutions across the city.
By becoming active participants in civic life, students make a valuable and lasting contribution to Chicago during their college years. Through these activities, they also hone their skills, broaden their worldviews, and develop a commitment to civic engagement that will shape and enrich the rest of their lives.
Civic Advising
Are you a student who wants to be involved in civic engagement at UChicago, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have an idea you’d like help getting off the ground? Would you like to kickstart your own engagement by getting connected to our network of civic engagement program leaders on and off campus? Fill out this form to let us know a little bit about your interests, and someone from our staff team will get in touch shortly.
Questions? Email us at ucsc@uchicago.edu.
Student Civic Engagement Center
Home to the University’s two largest student civic engagement programs — the Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP) and University Community Service Center (UCSC) — the Student Civic Engagement Center is a central hub for student civic engagement activities on campus.
Edelstone Center
6030 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
