Getting to Know UChicago: At Three Months
At three months with the University, many of the initial new hire set-up tasks are behind you. Below are some recommended activities to undertake now. The recommended actions below are guidelines from Human Resources. As department HR practices may vary, please consult with your supervisor, HR Partner or department administrator for additional guidance.
Note: Some of the resource pages listed below require you to log in to the UChicago Intranet. New hires generally gain full access to the UChicago Intranet within the first week after their start date, once the individual has activated their CNetID, their HR representative has entered their data into Workday, and the identity management system adds the individual to their correct Grouper groups. If you do not have intranet access after these steps have been completed, email us at uchicagointranet@uchicago.edu.
Three Month Tasks
Attend an in-person or virtual event (many of them free) sponsored by one of the many schools, divisions, centers, units, and other areas on campus. Check out the daily updated Events home page on the UChicago Intranet to see what’s happening.
Consider a visit to one of the many on-campus and surrounding museums of art, history, and other cultural destinations, with several listed below. In addition, UChicago staff and faculty receive a few benefits and perks via ArtsPass--learn more with the link to the right.
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Smart Museum of Art (5550 South Greenwood Avenue)
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House (5757 South Woodlawn Avenue)
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Oriental Institute (1155 East 58th Street)
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Renaissance Society (5811 South Ellis Avenue, inside Cobb Hall)
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Court Theatre (5535 South Ellis Avenue)
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Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society (5701 South Woodlawn Avenue)
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DuSable Museum of African American History (740 East 56th Place)
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Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (915 East 60th Street)
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Washington Park Arts Incubator (301 East Garfield Boulevard)
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The “Get Involved” page on the UChicago Intranet features a wide range of one-time and ongoing programs, offerings, and resources for both academics and staff who want to deepen their connections to campus life and local communities.
Explore the Welcome to Hyde Park website for an interactive map of restaurants, events, shopping, landmarks, and more.
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If you are a biweekly staff member, ask your supervisor about your 90-day performance review.
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Continue an open dialogue with your immediate supervisor.
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Take time to assess what you have done well in your first three months, and what you could have done differently. Identify opportunities moving forward that will contribute to your future success.
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Explore the UChicago Admission's page on visiting the University, including information on accommodations, tours, neighborhood attractions, dining, shopping, architecture, maps, transportation, and other frequently asked questions.