General Information

View the University Club of Chicago Dress Code and some Frequently Asked Questions.

USE OF LAPTOPS

Laptops and other mobile devices (e.g. typing) are permitted in the Living Room, Business Center, Bartlett Reading Room, Library, and valet lounge. These devices are also permitted in the Presidents’ Bar prior to 4:30 p.m.

USE OF TABLETS AND OTHER DEVICES THAT LAY FLAT

Passive use (e.g. reading, texting) of electronic devices that lay flat is permitted, with the sound off, in dining rooms and bars except Cathedral Hall.

Please see the Electronic Devices Reference Table.

Please note: University Club of Chicago takes no responsibility for any electronic items damaged or lost while on Club property.

With the exception of casual (non-professional) photography in designated areas, no photography is permitted in the Club at any time without prior written permission from the House Committee or its designee such as the General Manager. Members, Authorized Persons, Guests and Visitors have a right to privacy. It is expected that every Member, Authorized Person, Guest and Visitor take care to safeguard the identity and personal information of all other Members, Authorized Persons, Guests and Visitors.

CASUAL (NON-PROFESSIONAL) PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CLUBHOUSE
To protect the privacy of Members, Guests, and Visitors of the Clubhouse, camera and videotaping features of cell phones or other devices may not be used in any area except the east deck of the Parliament and in the Living Room. Members, Authorized Persons, Guests, and Visitors taking photographs are to avoid including images of all other persons who have not given verbal consent to be photographed.

CASUAL (NON-PROFESSIONAL) PHOTOGRAPHY AT CLUB EVENTS
Limited exceptions allowing casual photography for holidays and Club special events shall be designated by the House Committee.

PHOTOGRAPHY AT PRIVATE EVENTS
Photography is permitted in areas designated for private events at the discretion of the event sponsor.

POSTING OF PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Sharing posts from the Club’s official social media accounts is permitted. With the exception of casual (non-professional) photography in designated areas or at designated Club events, it is a violation of Club policy for photographs, video or other depictions of a University Club Member or of the Club’s facilities taken or made on Club property to be posted on a website, social networking site or similar communications medium without the written approval of the House Committee or its designee such as the General Manger. It is also a violation of these House Rules to describe in related text or commentary any of the Club’s facilities or activities.

Effective January 1, 2020, and until construction of conforming space is completed, the Club hereby suspends the right of Members, Authorized Persons, Guests, Visitors and employees to smoke, chew snuff, or vape while on the Club premises (including, but not limited to, chewing tobacco along with cigarette, cigar, hookah and pipe smoking or the use of vaping devices) in order to achieve compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

MARIJUANA
The use of marijuana is prohibited by federal law. The use of marijuana and/or other substances containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is prohibited anywhere on Clubhouse grounds and within 25 feet of any Clubhouse entrance.

TOBACCO
a) CHEWING TOBACCO AND SNUFF:
The use of chewing tobacco, snuff or any other orally consumed tobacco product is prohibited in the Clubhouse.
b) TOBACCO USE IN COMMON AREAS OF THE CLUBHOUSE AND ENVIRONS:
Smoking tobacco products are prohibited in all common areas of the Clubhouse. In addition, Chicago law prohibits smoking within 15 feet of a working door or window. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on the Monroe Street sidewalk at any entrance to the Clubhouse, on the Parliament’s east and west decks, or on the balcony decks of the 12th floor.
c) ILLINOIS SMOKE FREE ACT BEDROOMS:
Notwithstanding this suspension of smoking rights, in accordance with the Illinois Smoke Free Act, Rooms 316, 317 and 318 are officially designated as smoking rooms. Smoking may be allowed in such designated smoking rooms at a future time as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors, provided such designated smoking rooms are maintained in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
d) DESIGNATED SMOKING ROOM:
Upon completion of construction of conforming space, smoking in a room to be designated as Room 316, Room 317, Room 318 or other name approved by the Board of Directors, will be limited to specific groups such as the Cigar Club members. A specific set of rules and regulations governing the use of certain tobacco products such as cigars will govern hours of operation, occupancy, fees, and privileges of access.

VAPING
Vaping is prohibited in the Clubhouse. In addition, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits vaping within 15 feet of a working door or window. Therefore, vaping is not permitted on the Monroe Street sidewalk at any entrance to the Clubhouse, on the Parliament’s east and west decks, or on the balcony decks of the 12th floor.

Our Member Workspace provides desks, computers with Internet access, phones, printer, copy, and fax machines, as well as complimentary coffee service. Please adhere to a maximum two-hour use of desks in demand.
MONDAY–SUNDAY, 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

• The Club Library is open daily — to members and overnight guests — 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Members and their families may, on signed receipt, borrow books from the Club Library for a period of two weeks. A charge may be made for books kept longer than this period or for those books not returned.
• Mandatory dress code: business casual (no jeans permitted).
• The Club Library is a quiet space for study and contemplation — all phones must be set to silent and group work is not permitted.
• Food and drink are not allowed — water is permitted.
  

The Club's cancellation policy is set forth in the Membership By-laws/House Rules.

Events can be cancelled or updated with no charge up to 48 hours prior to an event.

A cancellation within 48 hours incurs a 50% fee of the program price.

A cancellation within 24 hours or no-show incurs a 100% fee of the program price. 

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