About Us

Graduate Council is the representative student government for the University of Chicago's graduate student population. We focus on building community across the graduate divisions, helping students fund events that support their academic and professional pursuits, and working with administrators to improve graduate student life.

community

Complementing academic and professional pursuits, a strong sense of community will enrich students' current UChicago experiences and cement a network for future success.

collaboration

By encouraging interactions among diverse student groups, we strive to create an environment where innovation and collaboration flourish.

communication

Communicating viewpoints and sharing knowledge serves to broaden our understanding of ourselves and our community. 

Executive Board 2025-2026

Our Executive Board handles the operation of Graduate Council and is dedicated to making sure that Grad Council is an effective organization that benefits all students on campus. Graduate student representatives to be announced.

OPERATIONS

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CO-PRESIDENTS

Graduate Council President or Co-Presidents are elected by Divisional Student Governments through their respective Graduate Council Representatives.

Divisional Elections

In the 2016-17 academic year, Graduate Council determined that all representatives should be elected by students in their respective divisions and schools. Each school's election rules are unique and reflect the diversity and complexity of our university departments. To learn how your professional school or division elects representatives, please contact your Dean of Students Office.