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 Support

Chicago Booth offers support to all current 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 a full-time offer, students may not continue to interview and/or pursue other full-time work opportunities. 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 are expected to use Career Services resources, including the 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.

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.