Information on Certificates and Credentials

In order to achieve consistent and reliable nomenclature across non-degree UChicago programs of study and to adhere to the accreditation standards and expectations of the Higher Learning Commission, the University of Chicago Certificate and Credential Proposal Form provides a set of questions that creators of programs are required to answer as they proceed with designing certificate programs and credential programs. Some clarifying definitions are provided below.

University of Chicago Certificate and Credential Programs

Programs known as “certificates” and “credentials” at the University of Chicago are non-degree educational programs with a distinct academic and/or professional concentration. These programs are typically smaller in scope than a major or minor program, and may be available to applicants from the broader public or exclusively to UChicago degree-seeking students.

Report of the Committee to Review the Laboratory Schools

On February 24, 2025, President Alivisatos convened the Laboratory Schools Review Committee and charged its members with undertaking a comprehensive assessment of the Laboratory School’s current practices, programs, and policies, as well as with proposing recommendations to guide the School’s continued excellence in the decades to come. The committee’s conclusions are detailed in the Report of the Committee to Review the Laboratory Schools, submitted to the President on November 19, 2025.

Report from the Artificial Intelligence and Education Working Group

President Alivisatos and Provost Baicker convened the Artificial Intelligence and Education Working Group at the University of Chicago on February 24, 2025, charging them with supporting faculty in navigating and developing the role of AI in teaching and pedagogy in undergraduate and graduate education and its effects on the University’s educational mission. The report from the Artificial Intelligence and Education Working Group reflects its findings and recommendations, as delivered to the President and Provost in July 2025.

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