The University provides you Eduroam and UChicago Guest (uchicago-guest) for wireless (Wi-Fi) network access when on campus. Wireless access to the internet is available in most areas on campus and must be used in accordance with the Policy on Information Technology Use and Access.
Wireless Connectivity
- Eduroam is the preferred network for faculty, students, and staff to use on campus. Eduroam is developed and available worldwide at other Universities and research institutions for the international education community. This versatility allows you easy access, using your UChicago email address and password, to a wireless network while visiting other universities and research institutions worldwide.
Tip: Setup Eduroam before arriving on campus, otherwise, you'll need a sponsor for guest network access or an alternate hotspot such as your cellphone.
- UChicago Guest (uchicago-guest) allows you to grant campus guests and visitors access to the University's wireless network.
Wireless Connectivity Guides
You can find instructions on how to connect your device to Wi-Fi when you select on your device type in the list below:
Support
If you can't connect to the wireless network, refer to these vendor articles if you are using a MacOS or a Windows device. If these instructions still do not meet your need, please contact IT Services. Additionally, although our wireless networks are quite robust, wireless availability can occasionally be intermittent in some locations on campus. Please report these types of issues by completing the Provide Wireless Network Feedback form.
Alert: When you try to connect your device to Wi-Fi, you may notice other available Wi-Fi networks. The only supported network for user systems (laptops, tablets, or phones) is Eduroam. Other supported networks are uchicago-guest and uchicago-iot. Be aware that any other networks are unsupported and it is not advised for use. If you see many of these unsupported networks, it would be best to report this to IT Services, as they are likely interfering with University-provided wireless networks.