The likes of Saul Bellow, Mike Nichols and Carl Sagan attended classes there but the University of Chicago could soon become known for its sexual exploits rather than its notable alumni.
Students at the 121-year-old university have started a new website to encourage classmates to arrange casual sex and more than 200 people have enrolled.
The site has caused a stir on a campus renowned for its academic rigour but according to its fans, UChicagoHookups.com is just what the university needs.