In the summer prior to your first quarter, you will receive many emails from Harris Orientation which prepare you for the Harris student experience. Starting in late spring, we will compile the information and resources included in those emails below for you to reference as needed. 

Visit this website often, and continue to check your personal and UChicago email accounts for important action items and due dates as you make your transition to Chicago and Harris. 

May 1: Summer 2024 Communications Roadmap

Welcome to the Harris community!

We’re excited to share information about the Harris experience with you in advance of the fall quarter.

In the coming weeks, you will begin to receive three weekly digest emails. These emails will be sent until classes officially begin on September 30.

On Tuesdays, you will receive the Preparedness Digest. This series will outline key steps, actions, and tasks you need to complete over the summer to be set up for success when the fall quarter begins.

On Sundays, you will receive the Events Digest. Use these emails to plan your week, register for events, build your network, and get involved with your UChicago community. These emails will also include information about Harris Orientation programming.

On Thursdays, you will receive the Career Advancement Digest from our Career Development Office ("CDO"). This digest will feature advice, tools, and opportunities designed to help you reach your career goals.

Outside of those digests, we will also send you important emails about academics, orientation, resources, advising, etc., throughout the summer. We will also catalog each Preparedness Digest as well as other communications you may want to refer back to on the Admitted Students Portal. We recommend you review those previous communications and action items in the portal.

And remember, please email us at harrisorientation@uchicago.edu with any questions.

May 3: UChicago Harris Pre-Enrollment Checklist

We are excited that you will be joining Harris this fall! As you begin receiving messages from the Harris Orientation team (harrisorientation@uchicago.edu), we recommend familiarizing yourself with the following resources:

Prepare to apply for your visa. Information about the process, the financial cover sheets, and steps to secure the required documents are sent out via email.

Review the Pre-Enrollment Checklist—this page outlines the important dates and tasks that will set you up for success at Harris.

Scholarship and Financial Aid information will be updated in your my.UChicago account (CNet required) in June. The most accurate scholarship information is available in your application status account.

Learn more about Orientation Programming. Harris offers several pre-matriculation programs to help students acclimate to academic life.

We hope that you will take advantage of the great opportunities Harris has to offer as you prepare for your graduate studies.

Sincerely, 
Your Harris Admissions Team

May 6: Welcome from the Harris Dean of Students Office

Welcome to the Harris community!

I’m Kate Biddle, and I serve as your dean of students at Harris.

The goal of the dean of students office is a simple but important one—to help and support you during your time at Harris. Our team oversees several of the areas that make up your student experience, including:

  • Academic advising
  • Course registration
  • Disability accommodations
  • The Writing Workshop
  • Tutoring for core courses
  • Academic support programs, including Math and Coding Camp and Jumpstart
  • Student policies and conduct
  • Student support and advocacy

The guiding values for my whole team are support and advocacy for students. Our academic advisors work directly with students to provide holistic and comprehensive advising on academic and personal matters. Our Writing Workshop ensures that policy students learn how to tell their story and communicate effectively to address pressing policy challenges. Our financial aid team supports students with financial questions and issues. Our registration team strives to offer students equitable access to the classes that will make them successful. My team and I frequently advocate for students to faculty and instructors, assist students with emergencies, and help you navigate and maximize your Harris experience through hands-on support and resources.

You will be hearing much more from me and my team in the coming months, but you can learn more about the dean of students team here and the academic support we offer, including academic advising.  

At the beginning of August, you will receive an introduction to your assigned academic advisor. At that point, your advisor will be your go-to person and first point of contact throughout your Harris experience. In addition to helping you select classes inside and outside of Harris and tracking your progress toward your degree, academic advisors also support you for both academic and personal concerns and can help resolve most day-to-day issues. They will be your point of support and your advocate for academic success.

Of course, as your dean of students, my most important role is supporting and advocating for you. I encourage you to come to me at any time during your Harris journey to seek help with a problem or emergency or to share feedback about your Harris experience. You are welcome to set a meeting with me, drop in to my office for a quick chat, or talk with me when you see me around Keller. Students are the best and most important part of my job.

I am so excited to meet you and to help you make the most of your time at Harris!

Sincerely,

Kate Shannon Biddle
Dean of Students, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

May 8: Claim Your CNet and UChicago Email

Our records indicate that you have not claimed your CNet ID, which is a critical step to joining Harris this fall. Without your CNet ID, you will miss out on important communications and orientation activities.

If you still plan to join us in the Autumn 2024 class, please claim your CNet ID and UChicago email address immediately. You will need both to access many important systems starting this summer. Additionally, starting on August 12, 2024, all official Harris and University communications will be sent only to your UChicago email. You are responsible for reading all email correspondence.

If your plans have changed and you do not plan to attend Harris, please confirm that via the enrollment update form.

Your CNet ID and UChicago email are essential for access to all UChicago systems. Systems you will have access to once you claim your CNet ID include:

  • UChicago email: your UChicago inbox
  • Virtual private network (cVPN): secure access to university network resources
  • Dataquest: online learning platform for interactive instruction in coding and data science (access will be shared in July with students who have claimed their CNet ID)
  • Harris Link: our virtual career center
  • Slack: the online instant messaging platform for Harris students
  • Canvas: the learning management platform for orientation modules, course materials, and assignments

Once you claim your CNet ID, your UChicago email address will be automatically created.

If you have questions about setting up your UChicago email account, please email HarrisOrientation@uchicago.edu.

May 13: Your Orientation Roadmap

We know you are curious about upcoming orientation programming and when you should arrive in Chicago. Below is a quick roadmap of some important events and times to look out for. Please note that you are welcome to attend all events, whether or not you are participating in our various pre-orientation academic programming.

Additionally, make sure to check the preenrollment checklist for more information about important deadlines as you get ready for the start of classes.

May 15: Take the Math and Coding Self-Assessments by June 10

The Harris core curriculum assumes proficiency in both algebra and calculus and requires students to use statistical coding. Additionally, all master’s students are required to pass the mandatory math exam, which will be administered at the beginning of Welcome Week on Monday, September 23, 2024.

All students should take the math and coding self-assessments and report their scores to Harris Orientation by Monday, June 10, to help you gauge your current level of mastery and determine whether you should attend Math & Coding Camp. The self-assessments also help our staff understand your current skill level and plan academic support for summer programs and autumn quarter.

Please complete each self-assessment in one sitting (note that the math self-assessment has a time limit), then submit your scores using the forms linked below. We will follow up with targeted recommendations based on your results and share more information about Math & Coding Camp.

Please note that the self-assessments are not officially graded and will only be used to make sure you have access to the right math and coding preparation during orientation.

Follow these links to learn more about the Math Exam and Math & Coding Camp!

May 21: Preparedness Digest 1

Welcome to the first preparedness digest from your Harris Orientation team! 

Every Tuesday, we will send you a roundup of resources, deadlines, and reminders. We hope to provide an easy way to make sure you are ready to hit the ground running on your first day of orientation!

We will also catalog each preparedness digest as well as other communications you may want to refer back to on the Admitted Students Portal. In addition to reviewing your email for important communications and action items, you can refer to the portal as often as you like to prepare for your Harris student experience.

Announcements:

We know you are curious about deadlines and notifications over the summer. Below is a quick roadmap of some important dates to look out for. As always, make sure to check the pre-enrollment checklist for more information about next steps as you get ready for the start of classes.

  • June 1: Students may begin Grad PLUS loan application
  • June 1: Deadline to claim your CNet ID and UChicago email 
  • June 10: Deadline to complete the Math and Coding Self-Assessments
  • June 17: Registration opens for Math and Coding Camp
  • July 8: You will receive access to Dataquest, an online learning platform for coding and data science
  • July 12: Deadline to submit preferred name and pronouns
  • August 2: Students will be assigned to academic advisors and can begin advising meetings
  • August 5: Deadline to register for Math and Coding Camp
  • August 12: You will receive access to DiagKNOWstics tutoring platform
  • Mid-August: Core course schedules announced
  • August 28: Deadline to complete the orientation modules
  • September 4: Pre-registration opens for autumn courses
  • September 4: First autumn quarter tuition bill produced
  • September 6: Deadline to register for core course waiver exams
  • September 23: Math exam administration (Required for MPP, MA, and MSCAPP)
  • September 30: Classes begin!
  • October 4: Deadline to pay tuition/bill for autumn quarter
  • Mid-October: Deadline to confirm or waive University Student Health Insurance (U-SHIP)
  • October 25: Deadline to submit required immunizations
Reminders:
  • Take the math and coding self-assessments and report your results! All MPP, MA, and MSCAPP students should take the math and coding self-assessments by Monday, June 10, to determine your current level of mastery and decide whether you should attend Math and Coding Camp. We will follow up with targeted recommendations based on your results and share more information about Math and Coding Camp. You can access both assessments, the grading guides, and reporting forms on this webpage. 
     
  • Claim your CNet ID and UChicago email. Your CNet ID and UChicago email are essential for access to all UChicago systems, including important communications, resources, and orientation activities.
    • To claim your UChicago email and CNet ID, you will need your UChicago ID number, which is an 8 digit number starting with "12." You should have received an email after you paid your deposit providing you with your UCID number. If you do not know your UCID number, please email Admissions, and they will look it up for you.
    • Additionally, starting August 12, all official Harris and University communications will only be sent to your UChicago email. You are responsible for reading all email correspondence.
May 22: Accommodations

The University of Chicago is committed to working with students with a disability so they can achieve their academic, personal, and work-related goals while at the university. We strive to be supportive of the needs of all students so they can feel confident and equipped with the proper resources they need to succeed.

Further, the Harris School of Public Policy is dedicated to the maintenance of a school community that welcomes and provides an accessible learning environment for all students. Harris is committed to serving the needs of its students with disabilities based on university guidance and policy. 

Student Disability Services, a central University office, is responsible for determining a student’s eligibility to receive reasonable accommodation(s). If you have a documented disability (including learning disabilities), please submit your accommodations request through the online portal as early as possible to initiate the process of determining your eligibility for reasonable accommodation(s). This is especially important if you will need any accommodations for optional core course waiver exams in September (you will receive more information about this in the coming weeks), the mandatory math exam on September 23, or for other orientation events. We want to make sure you have full access from day one. You can find a digest of Student Disability Services responsibilities here.

The review of documentation and scheduling intake appointments can take approximately one to two weeks depending on the volume of requests; some accommodations can take several weeks to coordinate and schedule. To ensure that disability support and services can be implemented in a timely manner, we encourage you to begin the process now. 
 
If the Student Disability Services Office determines you are eligible for accommodations, the Harris Dean of Students Office will work with you to implement your approved accommodations. Together, we aim to provide you with an inclusive educational experience.

And remember, please email us at harrisorientation@uchicago.edu with any questions.

May 28: Preparedness Digest 2

Announcements:

  • Take the math and coding self-assessments and report your results! All MPP, MA, and MSCAPP students should take the math and coding self-assessments by Monday, June 10, to determine your current level of mastery and decide whether you should attend Math & Coding Camp. We will follow up with targeted recommendations based on your results and share more information about Math & Coding Camp in the coming weeks. You can access the assessments, grading guides, and reporting forms on this webpage. 
Reminders:
June 4: Preparedness Digest 3

Announcements:

  • Are you pursuing a Joint Degree with Harris and another program at the University of Chicago? Please complete this form if you are either (1) concurrently admitted to two programs at UChicago and have decided to pursue both, or (2) at another division in the university and applied to Harris while studying there.
     
  • Degree Transfers: If you would like to request a change to your master's degree program at Harris, please complete the Program Reconsideration Form for Admitted Students. Please note that space is limited and very few degree changes will be approved this year
Reminders:
  • Take the math and coding self-assessments and report your results! All MPP, MA, and MSCAPP students should take the math and coding self-assessments by Monday, June 10, to determine their current level of mastery and decide whether they should attend Math & Coding Camp. We will follow up with targeted recommendations based on the results and share more information about Math & Coding Camp in the coming weeks. You can access the assessments, grading guides, and reporting forms on this webpage. 
     
  • Claim your CNet ID and UChicago email. Your CNet ID and UChicago email are essential for access to all UChicago systems, including important communications, resources, and orientation activities.
    • ​​​​​To claim your UChicago email and CNet ID, you will need your UChicago ID number, which is an 8 digit number starting with "12." You should have received an email after you paid your deposit providing you with your UCID number. If you do not know your UCID number, please email Admissions, and they will look it up for you.
    • Additionally, starting August 12, all official Harris and University communications will only be sent to your UChicago email. You are responsible for reading all email correspondence.
Resources
June 6: Harris Core Courses - Advanced Placement and Waivers

The process for enrolling in the advanced section of a core course or waiving a core course is outlined below. The information relates to autumn and winter core courses.

MPP Students: In each of the autumn and winter quarters, students typically take one statistics course, one microeconomics course, and one analytical politics course. Some students may have sufficient subject matter knowledge to either select an advanced version of that course or waive a core course entirely. Additional information about core courses and the first-year course schedule are available on the MPP program page. 

MA Students: In each of the autumn and winter quarters, students typically take one statistics course, one microeconomics course, and one analytical politics course. Some students may have sufficient subject matter knowledge to either select an advanced version of that course or waive a core course entirely. Additional information about core courses and the first-year course schedule are available on the MA program page. 

As an MA student you also have the option to opt out of one of the six core courses. However, you can only use your MA option to waive out of the second course in a series (i.e., during the winter quarter of your first year). For example, you can waive out of Microeconomics II but not Microeconomics I using your one course opt-out. Exercising this option does not preclude you from taking the waiver exam for any other core course.

MSCAPP Students: In the autumn quarter, CAPP students typically take one statistics course, one analytical politics course, and one computer science course. In the winter quarter, CAPP students typically take one statistics course and two computer science courses. Some students may have sufficient subject matter knowledge to either select an advanced version of that course or waive a core course entirely. CAPP students typically take microeconomics in their second year, but they can participate in the waiver process before their first or second year. Additional information about core courses and the first-year course schedule are available on the MSCAPP program page. 

More information on waivers to the computer science and program evaluation core classes will be communicated directly by the CAPP program team later.

Advanced Placement for Core Courses:

Students interested in taking the advanced version of a core course can self-select into advanced level courses during preregistration and registration. Statistics and microeconomics both offer advanced versions of their courses in the fall and winter, and students will be able to bid on those courses during preregistration or add them during registration, depending on space availability. There are not advanced versions of the analytical politics courses.

Students who take an advanced version of a core course in the fall typically continue taking the advanced core course in the winter, though that is not required.

Please note that taking regular versus advanced courses will not affect your ability to select any electives during the remainder of your time at Harris.

Waiving a Core Course:

Students interested in waiving a core course will qualify to do so based on an exam.

Students should only attempt the waiver/placement exam if they feel they have learned and retained the majority of the content for the course. You should review the syllabi for courses before registering for a placement/waiver exam; there will not be further accompanying prep material.

There will be one waiver exam for each of the 6 core courses. If you pass the waiver exam(s), you may take a graduate-level elective of your choosing.
  • The exams will take place from September 11-13 at the Keller Center.
  • Exams are only administered in-person.
  • Exams will not be administered later in the academic year.
  • If you are interested in taking the exams, please indicate your interest here.
    • We will then follow up later in the summer with students who completed the interest form with links to sign up for individual exams.
    • Students will be notified of the results of their waiver/placement exams by September 30.

    If you have any conflicts or challenges with taking the waiver exams on the scheduled days, please email harrisorientation@uchicago.edu.  

    Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:

    Student Disability Services, a central University office, is responsible for determining a student’s eligibility to receive reasonable accommodation(s). Examples of common accommodations include extra time on exams, low-distraction test environments, and use of recording devices, but there are many different accommodations based on a student’s unique situation.

    If you believe you will need accommodations for the waiver/placement exams, please review the email from Harris Orientation sent on May 22, which has additional information about disability accommodations. You can view that communication on the Admitted Students Portal here.

    And remember, please email us at harrisorientation@uchicago.edu with any questions.

    June 7: Welcome from Harris Student Government

    My name is Ralph Valery VALIERE, and I am the president of Harris Student Government (HSG).

    First, on behalf of the HSG Board, congratulations on your admission at Harris! You should be proud of yourself for everything you have accomplished so far. Your hard work and commitment paid off. We are honored to count you as a new member of our student body and are excited to connect with you in the coming weeks. I believe we will learn a lot from your great minds and impactful past experiences.

    Second, I would like to point out that Harris Student Government will be there to support you as a student and make sure you have the best experience possible during this journey, which can be challenging. As a matter of fact, HSG’s mission is to represent all students at Harris, defending their interests and advocating for them while collaborating with all divisions at the school toward a common goal—to help you become a conscious, passionate, and rigorous policy leader.

    HSG also wants you to experience Harris as a space where you can feel free to express yourself and to share your sociocultural, professional, and emotional experiences. We want to give you the opportunity to engage in meaningful and sometimes difficult debates, where you can challenge ideas, narratives, and policies while thinking about innovative and sustainable solutions.

    But rest assured that Harris can also be a fun place! We want you to experience this side too.

    During your time here, you will have the chance to get involved in transforming the school. There will be several opportunities for you to build and exercise your leadership skills through the different HSG board and committee positions, student organizations, and other opportunities at the University of Chicago, which will be further communicated in the coming weeks.

    Finally, here is how I would advise you to go through this adventure as a graduate student:

    1. Learn the most you can. Graduate school is more about this process than about grades.
    2. Don’t be afraid to challenge ideas and systems. You are here to learn but also to deconstruct.
    3. Engage with your peers. Harris is a community where you can create long-term connections.
    4. Engage with Harris Student Government. We exist because of you and only for you!
    I have great expectations for your incoming class and cannot wait to learn more about you! Feel free to come and talk to me anytime you see me at Harris; until then, I'll be there awaiting your arrival!

    Sincerely,

    Ralph Valery VALIERE
    President of Harris Student Government

    June 11: Preparedness Digest 4

    Announcements:

    • Provide your pronouns and preferred name for student name tents! All incoming students will be provided with name tents to use in Math & Coding Camp and in your classes during the academic year. They help your instructor and classmates learn your name and how to address you. Please confirm the pronouns and preferred name that you would like listed on your permanent name tags and name tents by Friday, July 19.
    • The Student Recruitment and Global Outreach (SRGO) team at Harris is seeking talented and enthusiastic student ambassadors to join our team. The Harris Ambassador will represent the institution and the school to promote Harris master’s programs and activities to prospective students. You will help to create a welcoming and inclusive campus community by assisting with events, initiatives, and providing guidance and support to students. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in higher education and develop essential skills in communication, leadership, and event planning. Read more about the position on this document!
    Reminders:
    • Are you pursuing a Joint Degree with Harris and another program at the University of Chicago? Please complete this form if you are either (1) concurrently admitted to two programs at UChicago and have decided to pursue both, or (2) at another division in the university and applied to Harris while studying there.
       
    • Degree Transfers: If you would like to request a change to your master's degree program at Harris, please complete the Program Reconsideration Form for Admitted Students. Please note that space is limited and very few degree changes will be approved this year
       
    • Claim your CNet ID and UChicago email. Your CNet ID and UChicago email are essential for access to all UChicago systems, including important communications, resources, and orientation activities.
      • ​​​​​To claim your UChicago email and CNet ID, you will need your UChicago ID number, which is an 8 digit number starting with "12." You should have received an email after you paid your deposit providing you with your UCID number. If you do not know your UCID number, please email Admissions, and they will look it up for you.
      • Additionally, starting August 12, all official Harris and University communications will only be sent to your UChicago email. You are responsible for reading all email correspondence.
    Resources
    June 17: Your Self-Assessment Results and Math & Coding Camp

    Harris Math & Coding Camp is a three-week review course designed to ensure that incoming master’s students are proficient in the mathematical and coding concepts needed to navigate the core curriculum. Coursework is supplemented with orientation programming and community building to ensure a smooth transition to Harris. Most students benefit from the math and coding instruction as well as the community building at Math & Coding Camp, which will help you succeed in the core. 

    The Harris Orientation Team sent registration recommendations for Math & Coding Camp to each student based on their math and coding self-assessment results. Please refer to your email from June 17 for your personalized recommendation. You can find more information about the self-assessments, grading guides, and reporting forms on the Math & Coding Camp page of our admitted student portal.

    Schedule and Registration Options: 

    Math and Coding Camp will be held on weekdays, September 3-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., in-person only. Students will have the option to register for either:

    • Math and Coding: students are expected to attend the entirety of Math & Coding Camp from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. each day. View a more detailed schedule here.
    • Coding Only: students are expected to attend the coding portion each day. We will communicate exact times based on the coding track you select. If you choose the Accelerated Coding track, you will have lectures on select days and discussion sessions every day. View the coding curriculum schedule here.  

    All students also have the option between two tracks of coding—Standard Coding or Accelerated Coding. You can view the curricular overview for both tracks and choose between: 

    • Standard Coding: best for students who have little or no experience coding in R. 
    • Accelerated Coding: best for students who have some exposure to coding in R—Accelerated Coding covers the same content as Standard Coding at a faster pace.

    Please RSVP by August 5 using this link.

    If you do not want to participate, you can decline your Math & Coding Camp invitation here (by declining, you will not receive further Math & Coding Camp emails). Self-study resources such as Dataquest and DiagKNOWstics will be shared with students later in the summer and can be utilized in place of participation in Math & Coding Camp.

    We are so excited to have you as a member of the Harris community and hope that this information will ensure the smoothest possible transition.

    June 18: Preparedness Digest 5

    Announcements:

    • Math & Coding Camp Registration is now open for MPP, MA, and MSCAPP students! Harris Math & Coding Camp is a three-week review course designed to ensure that incoming master’s students are proficient in the mathematical and coding concepts needed to navigate the core curriculum. Coursework is supplemented with orientation programming and community building to ensure a smooth transition to Harris.

      Math & Coding Camp will be held on weekdays, September 3–20 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and will only be offered in person. You should have received an email from Harris Orientation yesterday (June 17) with our recommendations on what you should register for based on your math and coding self-assessment results. More information about the schedule, registration options, and the registration link can also be found on the Admitted Students Portal.
       
    • If you are a domestic or permanent resident and haven’t already, make sure to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The UChicago Financial Aid Office provides details about completing your FAFSA and other steps you need to follow to apply for federal financial aid. The FAFSA for autumn 2024 is available, so we suggest eligible students complete a FAFSA as soon as possible. Read more about your financial aid options.
    Reminders:
    • Provide your pronouns and preferred name for student name tents! All incoming students will be provided with name tents to use in Math & Coding Camp and in your classes during the academic year. They help your instructor and classmates learn your name and how to address you. Please confirm the pronouns and preferred name that you would like listed on your permanent name tags and name tents by Friday, July 19.
    • The Student Recruitment and Global Outreach (SRGO) team at Harris is seeking talented and enthusiastic student ambassadors to join our team. The Harris Ambassador will represent the institution and the school to promote Harris master’s programs and activities to prospective students. You will help to create a welcoming and inclusive campus community by assisting with events, initiatives, and providing guidance and support to students. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in higher education and develop essential skills in communication, leadership, and event planning. Read more about the position on this document!
    • Are you pursuing a Joint Degree with Harris and another program at the University of Chicago? Please complete this form if you are either (1) concurrently admitted to two programs at UChicago and have decided to pursue both, or (2) at another division in the university and applied to Harris while studying there.
       
    • Degree Transfers: If you would like to request a change to your master's degree program at Harris, please complete the Program Reconsideration Form for Admitted Students. Please note that space is limited and very few degree changes will be approved this year
    June 20: Career Advancement Digest 1

    Welcome to the Harris community! The Career Development Office (CDO) is here to support your professional development success. The time to start thinking about your career after Harris is now, and we are excited to partner with you. 

    Each week, this newsletter will guide you through the vast resources and services offered to you by the Harris School of Public Policy's Career Development Office.    

    It is our goal that before the first day of classes you have

    • updated your resume  

    • explored a variety of career paths  

    • developed an understanding of internship and full-time hiring timelines   

    • created a plan for conducting informational interviews and professional networking  

    Assembling your career toolkit before classes begin prepares you strike a balance between finding a summer internship or job and the rigorous demands of coursework during the academic year.  

    Your career homework this week is to update your resume. While resumes can be tailored for specific roles and industries, having a solid foundation is key to any job search.  Here is our template and a guide on resumes to get you started.    

    Next week, we will share access to our AI-powered resume evaluator, VMock, so you can put your resume to the bot test and see how it scores.    

    We cannot wait to support you on your career journey!  
     
    Your Harris Career Development Office 

    June 25: Preparedness Digest 6

    Announcements:

    Reminders:
    • Math & Coding Camp Registration is now open for MPP, MA, and MSCAPP students! Harris Math & Coding Camp is a three-week review course designed to ensure that incoming master’s students are proficient in the mathematical and coding concepts needed to navigate the core curriculum. Coursework is supplemented with orientation programming and community building to ensure a smooth transition to Harris.

      Math & Coding Camp will be held on weekdays, September 3–20 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and will only be offered in person. You should have received an email from Harris Orientation yesterday (June 17) with our recommendations on what you should register for based on your math and coding self-assessment results. More information about the schedule, registration options, and the registration link can also be found on the Admitted Students Portal.
       
    • If you are a domestic or permanent resident and haven’t already, make sure to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The UChicago Financial Aid Office provides details about completing your FAFSA and other steps you need to follow to apply for federal financial aid. The FAFSA for autumn 2024 is available, so we suggest eligible students complete a FAFSA as soon as possible. Read more about your financial aid options.
       
    • Provide your pronouns and preferred name for student name tents! All incoming students will be provided with name tents to use in Math & Coding Camp and in your classes during the academic year. They help your instructor and classmates learn your name and how to address you. Please confirm the pronouns and preferred name that you would like listed on your name tents by Friday, July 19.
    • The Student Recruitment and Global Outreach (SRGO) team at Harris is seeking talented and enthusiastic student ambassadors to join our team. The Harris Ambassador will represent the institution and the school to promote Harris master’s programs and activities to prospective students. You will help to create a welcoming and inclusive campus community by assisting with events, initiatives, and providing guidance and support to students. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in higher education and develop essential skills in communication, leadership, and event planning. Read more about the position on this document!