Current Initiatives
College Council has the power to pass legislation to drive student-oriented policy.
Most USG initiatives begin as resolutions, which are considered, debated, and voted on by College Council. Resolutions generally originate from the relevant USG Committee and initiate a new project, guide an ongoing initiative, or finalize a policy. They usually call for policy changes by relevant stakeholders — like the administration. Other bills may direct USG members to take certain actions, such as funding an initiative.
Below are just a few of our many ongoing projects and initiatives. From working with thousands of student organizers nationwide to lobby Congress and the Department of Education to double the Pell Grant, to organizing a grassroots effort for Greek Life recognition at UChicago, now is an exciting time to join USG and serve the campus community.
Granting Universal Tap Privileges to On-Campus Residents
A resolution passed by the College Council in the 2022-23 school year, calling on UChicago Housing & Residence Life to implement a Universal Tap policy (UTAP) seen at other peer institutions. UTAP allows on-campus students to tap into other dorms without the need to be signed in.
Expanding Access to Bike Sharing On and Around Campus
A resolution passed by the College Council in the 2022-23 school year, emphasizing the need to to improve public and student transportation around campus and addressing the systemic lack of Divvy stations on the east side of campus and near critical locations.
Providing Resources to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
Two resolutions passed by the College Council in the 2022-23 school year related to RSO support. The first, calls on UChicago to create a fund to remove financial barriers from participating in RSOs. The second, calls for a unified RSO calendar to simplify participation in events on campus.
