Access UChicago Now (AUN) proudly recognizes and honors veterans within the University of Chicago community and beyond. We thank those who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces and acknowledge the dedication, experiences and contributions they bring to our campus and communities.

As we recognize Veterans Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an accessible and inclusive University environment where veterans, with or without disabilities, have opportunities to fully participate and pursue their academic and professional goals.

Advancing accessibility and support

Accessibility is essential to creating an environment where all individuals can participate meaningfully in University life.

Veterans with disabilities are encouraged to explore the resources and reasonable accommodations available to support their academic and professional experiences at UChicago. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the University is committed to providing equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn, work and participate in campus life.

Reasonable accommodations help address disability-related barriers and foster an accessible, inclusive environment where all members of our University community have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and succeed.

UChicago provides disability accommodation resources through designated offices based on an individual's role within the University:

Staff: Staff members seeking disability-related workplace accommodations should request an accommodation through Employee and Labor Relations.
Faculty, Other Academic Appointees, and Postdoctoral Researchers: Individuals in these roles should request an accommodation by contacting Equal Opportunity Programs.
Students: Students seeking academic accommodations should contact Student Disability Services for information about available resources and the accommodation process.

We encourage members of our campus community to connect with the appropriate office if they have questions about accessibility, need assistance navigating the accommodation process or would like to explore available support.

Connect and get involved

Veterans Day provides an opportunity for our University community to come together, recognize the contributions of veterans, and demonstrate our continued commitment to accessibility, inclusion and support. But supporting veterans extends beyond Veterans Day. We encourage members of the University community to participate in campus activities, learn more about veterans' diverse experiences and help raise awareness of available resources.

Visit the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities to explore programs, resources, and opportunities to connect with and support veterans and military-affiliated members of our University community.

Michele Rasmussen