Specific Standards of Professionalism

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Illinois law prohibits the consumption and possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21, and the supplying of alcohol to any person under the age of 21. Illinois law also prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages except by those licensed to sell such beverages. All members of the university community should be aware of the requirements of Illinois law concerning the consumption, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Although recreational marijuana use for adults ages 21 and over is legal in Illinois, federal law prohibits its possession, distribution and use in any form on the university’s campus, including University of Chicago owned and operated property and facilities, and during any university function.

The university expects each member of the community to be responsible for their own conduct and for the consequences of that conduct. Any violation of the university alcohol and other drug policy by a student will result in appropriate disciplinary proceedings, as well as possible legal ones. Individuals planning campus events should consult with the student group advisors in Student Life.

For the entire policy, students should refer to the university’s Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations.

Alumni

Many alumni are willing to assist current students with informational interviews, with class projects, and/or give an overview of the industry, function, and/or firm in which they work. In structuring access to information on members of the community, Chicago Booth balances accessibility with requests for privacy in its online Chicago Booth Connect (CBC) People Search at connect.chicagobooth.edu.

Access to alumni data is a privilege, not an entitlement. Students found to solicit their peers or alumni or who mass email members of the community may lose this privilege.

Students seeking connection to an alumnus should log on to Chicago Booth Connect (CBC) and leverage the People Search feature. For other alumni-related matters, look at chicagobooth.edu/alumni or contact Alumni Engagement at alumni@chicagobooth.edu or 773.702.7731.

Career Services

Chicago Booth offers Career Services support to all current MBA students and alumni in a manner consistent with their program. To uphold one’s own reputation as well as Booth’s brand within the business community, students must adhere to the following policies:

  1. Students must accurately represent themselves and their experiences in all written and oral communications with companies (e.g., resumes, interviews, etc.).
  2. After accepting an internship or full-time offer, students may not continue to interview and/or pursue other opportunities that conflict with the accepted offer. In cases where students are pursuing a second internship after accepting a primary internship offer, students must be candid with the firms they are pursuing regarding their commitment to a primary internship. Students are also strongly encouraged to communicate their intent to complete a second internship with their primary internship firm.
  3. Students may not renege on an accepted offer, verbal or written. Reneging on an offer (withdrawing a commitment to an employer after accepting an offer), damages the brand of the school and the student’s professional reputation.
  4. Students must adhere to the Career Services recruiting processes and procedures outlined in the Career Services pages on the intranet.
  5. Students are expected to use Career Services resources, including Booth Career Portal (BCP) and career research databases appropriately. Resources should only be used for personal, career search, or academic research purposes. They are not to be used for commercial purposes (e.g., to benefit your or your employer’s business) or transferred to others inside or outside the university community for personal or commercial purposes.

Campus Recruiting Eligibility for Full-Time MBA Students

All current Full-Time MBA students are eligible to participate in campus recruiting once for internship positions and once for full-time positions.

To be eligible to participate in internship recruiting, students must be planning to graduate in the Autumn, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarter of the next academic year. Participation in recruiting for full-time positions may only take place within the 12-month period immediately preceding a student’s expected graduation.

If a student wishes to diverge from this sequence or if the student’s academic program lends itself to participation in internship recruiting twice, a detailed request must be made via email to the associate dean of Career Services.

To participate in campus recruiting, students must be enrolled in Chicago Booth courses that span the entire quarter of the recruiting cycle. Appeals for exceptions to this policy must be made via email to the associate dean of Career Services. Most often, appeals are granted for students in joint-degree programs with Chicago Booth but who are not taking courses at Chicago Booth at the time they wish to participate in campus recruiting.

Please see the Career Services Recruiting Policies on the intranet under Careers and the Engage with Career Services subsection for further details. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies.

Campus Recruiting Eligibility and Qualifying for Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Students

Eligible and qualified Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students may participate in campus recruiting for full-time positions once during their tenure as a student. Campus recruiting takes place Autumn Quarter of each year. Participation includes attending corporate recruiting events, applying for campus recruiting jobs, and being invited by companies to interview for full-time, entry-level (MBA/Associate) positions on campus.

Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students must meet all eligibility requirements, complete all qualification activities by set deadlines, and abide by Career Services’ Campus Recruiting Policies and Procedures available on the intranet under Careers and the Campus Recruiting subsection. Any requests for exceptions to these eligibility requirements must be made via email to the associate dean of Career Services.

For Evening MBA and Weekend MBA students to be eligible and qualify for campus recruiting, they must:

  1. Be seeking full-time, entry-level MBA/Associate employment.
  2. Have completed no less than 1,200 units and no more than 1,900 units toward MBA degree completion by the end of the Summer Quarter preceding the Autumn Quarter in which they wish to participate.
    • Executive MBA electives courses, Take-Two courses, and Leadership in Practice Series modules are not eligible toward the 1,200-unit requirement.
    • Dual-degree students should contact Career Services to learn more about class completion requirements.
  3. Be enrolled in University of Chicago courses of at least 100-course units for credit that span the entire Spring and Autumn Quarter, preceding the Autumn Quarter of recruiting participation, and count toward the MBA degree requirements.
  4. Have completed all required Campus Recruiting credentialing activities assigned by Career Services by the set deadlines.
  5. Have not previously participated in Campus Recruiting for full-time jobs.

The Evening MBA and Weekend MBA programs are designed for working professionals. As such, the majority of students are unable to  pursue internships due to work commitments. Although these programs are not optimized for internship participation, students interested in pivoting into entry-level MBA roles in industries which typically require an internship, such as investment banking, should consult with the Booth Career Management team. Through a preliminary coaching appointment, students can assess whether an internship is appropriate given their situation, background, interests, and career goals. Coaching appointments may be scheduled through Booth Careers Portal (BCP).

The school will not facilitate internship networking or interviews through campus recruiting (in-person or virtual) after a student has participated or while a student is participating in campus recruiting for full-time positions. Students who participate in Booth-facilitated internship recruiting activities may do so only once.

Information Technology

Chicago Booth provides a variety of free and discounted Information Technology (IT) resources for students. A complete listing of the resources along with instructions and online tutorials are accessible at it.chicagobooth.edu. This site also serves as a service portal where students can create IT Tickets, review documentation for our supported services, and get 24/7 feedback from our IT Knowledge Base Agent. Please visit the Information Technology site for more information. 

Students are expected to know and comply with Booth’s and the university’s IT policies, including but not limited to:

  1. Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology at its.uchicago.edu/policies/acceptable-use-policy
  2. Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations at studentmanual.uchicago.edu
  3. File Sharing Policy  at itservices.uchicago.edu/policies/file-sharing-policy

Disruption of IT resources through deliberate human action—whether it affects the operation of computing systems or telecommunications, the security of electronically stored information, or the integrity of such information—is a serious academic offense and may be subject to disciplinary action within the university as well as to civil and/or criminal action.

Information Security

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business maintains a dedicated Information Security team responsible for protecting Booth systems, data, and technology resources. The team monitors security controls, investigates security incidents, and provides guidance on information security best practices.

Students who have security concerns, suspect a phishing attempt, believe their account may have been compromised, or have questions about information security should contact the Information Security team at security@lists.chicagobooth.edu or the Help Desk at helpdesk@chicagobooth.edu.

Security Awareness Training

Students who access restricted or sensitive data as part of coursework, research projects, or other academic activities may be required to complete additional Information Security Awareness Training. Examples of sensitive data include protected health information (PHI), personally identifiable information (PII), and confidential research data. Notification of any required training will be provided by faculty, research leaders, or the Information Security team. Failure to complete required training may result in access to sensitive data or systems being restricted or denied.

Protecting Your Account and Data

Every member of the Booth community plays an important role in maintaining a secure computing environment. Students are expected to:
•       Protect their University account credentials and never share passwords or authentication methods with others.
•       Use multifactor authentication (MFA) when required.
•       Be cautious when responding to emails, text messages, or phone calls requesting personal information or account credentials.
•       Carefully review unexpected emails, links, attachments, and file-sharing requests before opening or responding.
•       Report suspected phishing messages, account compromises, or other security concerns promptly.

Sending spam, phishing messages, or other malicious content using University systems is prohibited and may result in account suspension and disciplinary action while the incident is investigated.

Interactions with Faculty, Teaching Assistants, and Staff

All communications with faculty, teaching assistants, and staff should be conducted in a professional manner. Discussion in class, in study groups, and in meetings with program advisors should relate directly to topics pertaining to the academic course or professional matters at hand.