Can a parent attend a University of Chicago admissions interview with the applicant?

No. For a University of Chicago admissions interview, the parent should not sit in on the interview itself. UChicago interviews are meant to be a one-on-one conversation between the applicant and the interviewer, and the normal expectation is that family members wait elsewhere, whether that is outside the room, in a lobby, or off camera for a virtual interview.

It is completely fine for a parent to drive you there or help you get set up, but once the interview begins, they should step away. If the interview is virtual, that means no parent visible on screen, no parent answering questions, and ideally no parent listening in from the same room. Interviewers want to get a direct sense of how you think, communicate, and respond on your own.

If there is any unusual circumstance, such as accessibility support or a logistical issue, it makes sense to clarify it with the admissions office or interviewer ahead of time. But under normal circumstances, having a parent present during the interview would be outside the standard expectation and could make the interaction feel awkward.