Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the search for your future college home. Take a look around and learn about the college admissions process and the campus community at the University of Chicago!
If we only had 30 seconds to tell you about UChicago, here's what we'd say...
Fourth-year Payton shares some of his favorite moments and memories from his time at UChicago—which, in his own words, were “the best four years of [his] life.” Ranging from Fourth Meal to walking through campus for the first time, Payton shares some things he’ll miss once he leaves Hyde Park.
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Nicole - 2nd Year
The conversation with UChicago's Deputy Director of Admissions.
Guide to College
Navigating College Admissions
Big problems. The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is tackling big problems everyday and finding solution that change the world.
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
PME for Undergrads
STEM at UChicago
Josh shares his experience at UChicago. Not just the degree in economics, but the breadth of his experiences across academic disciplines and social interactions.
UChicago at a Glance
Your Guide to the Core Curriculum
The grades are in. The teachers have “recommended”. Your membership in the juggling club is accounted for. Now it’s time to sit down, put finger to keyboard, start writing those college essays, and, most importantly, not panic.
Guide to College
Navigating College Admissions
Professor Phoebe Rice offers a remote lecture on nucleic acids. Sit in on a UChicago class and get a taste for our standards of academic rigor!
biophysics.uchicago.edu
STEM at UChicago
This engaging lecture offers a brief introduction to Colonial New Spain in the wake of the Spanish invasion into meso America. With a wide range of sources referenced, this video demonstrates the thoughtfulness inherent to every UChicago class.
Wesley Hohfeld - Rights as Jural
Areas of Study at UChicago
Think. Transform. Thrive.
Take a peek at a legal lecture from UChicago! We discuss "Rights as Relations" from Wesley Newcomb Hohfeld. Listen to an examination of how human rights relate to law and get a taste for how UChicago is maintaining our academic standards during these challenging times.
Why UChicago
Colonial New Spain
We offer a look at some of the accolades and historical firsts that Black UChicagoans have achieved throughout the years and across a wide range of disciplines.
The Voice of First Gen Students at UChicago
Share Your Voice
Diversity at UChicago
First-year Emily shares what she loves about UChicago—including Cathey’s pasta bar! Whether it’s her Apes and Human Evolution class or Fun Pants Friday, Emily can always find something to be excited about at Chicago.
Department of Human Genetics
Ancient DNA helps scientists study human evolution
There's a lot that goes into a college application. Each part is one piece of the puzzle. UChicago's Deputy Director of Admissions talks about the best ways to "cook up" your college application
Guide to Collegee
Navigating
Professor Don Coursey lectures on the relation between endangered species and economics. Referencing his own study and focusing on land animals, Coursey takes an expansive view of endangered species and their economic impact.
Department of Economics
Divisiion of Social Sciences at UChicago
A UChicago scholar searches for the process underlying sustainable cities by studying a million neighborhoods.
How the Loss of Community Threatens Society
Social Sciences
UChicago’s Institute of Politics welcomes Edward Snowden, live from Russia, for a conversation about civil liberties and security.
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics
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From cephalopods and axolotls to tunicates and frogs, the MBL is responsible for the care for a lot of animals. Part of care is making sure these animals have good, clean water that fits their needs.
Marine Biological Laboratory—Woods Hole, MA
Marine Biology at UChicago
In this lecture, Professor David Wellbery discusses why philosophers from Hegel to Santayana and writers from Thomas Mann to Paul Valéry have considered Goethe's play Faust to be such a profound statement about the human condition. He also examines features of the play that still confound scholars today.
UChicago Germanic Studies
UChicago Comparative Literature
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Second-year Peyton explains some of her favorite parts of UChicago, including her involvement with the Chicago Maroon and the varsity soccer team.
The Chicago Maroon
Department of English
Professor Robert J. Richards dissects Darwin’s assertion that a benevolent mind is behind the processes of natural selection. He discusses the creation of a moral animal, the human being, as the purpose of natural selection.
Department of Philosophy
Professor Callard introduces some philosophical concepts to prospective students
According to a recent book by Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Z. Huq, How to Save a Constitutional Democracy (University of Chicago Press, 2018), we can no longer afford to be complacent about democracy in the United States.
Saving Our Cities by Studying a Million Neighborhoods
Harper Lectures at UChicago
Ever since William Rainey Harper conceived of a Midwestern university to rival elite institutions on the East Coast, UChicago has been an entrepreneurial enterprise. Learn about the UChicago’s legacy and support for entrepreneurship and innovation.
A Culture of Innovation
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship
Pre-Professional Programs in Entrepreneurship
We're happy to have you on this virtual visit to explore UChicago and its beautiful campus. Ranging from the Main Quad all the way to Woodlawn Residential Commons, we want to show off as much of campus as possible.
UChicago Campus - Slow TV
Why UChicago?
UChicago at a Glance
First-year Christian shares some of his favorite parts of the UChicago experience. If you want to find out what a first-year’s schedule can be like, check this video out!
The John Crerar Library
Taylor and Her Favorite Class
The UChicago Institute of Politics welcomes New York Times columnist and political and cultural commentator David Brooks, who discusses community, commitment, and tales questions from the UChicago audience.
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics
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Professor Agnes Callard introduces prospective students to some philosophical concepts that she's discussing with her students at UChicago.
Core Curriculum at UChicago
Philosophy Department at UChicago
Physician and author gives advice to teach kids from day and discusses her transformation to social scientist.
Social Sciences at UChicago
Dana Suskind
The University of Chicago has long been renowned for our provocative essay questions. We think of them as an opportunity for students to tell us about themselves, their tastes, and their ambitions. They can be approached with utter seriousness, complete fancy, or something in between.
Get Started on Your Application
Your Guide to College
The director of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa at the University of Chicago explains how archaeological investment becomes a form of diplomacy.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa (ISAC)
Cuneiform Studies at UChicago
PBS takes a look at UChicago’s growing commitment to quantum research. With the newly established Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, UChicago is driving US innovations in quantum technology and research.
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
STEM at UChicago
Audiateur et Altera Pars: Listen Even to the Other Side. Learn about the guiding principles of free speech and academic inquiry that have defined UChicago since 1890.
freeexpression.uchicago.edu
One of the world's leading economists explains why our communities could hold the answer to many of society's problems.
UChicago Booth School of Business
UChicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP) hosts U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki R. Haley for an event at the University of Chicago. Ambassador Haley gives remarks on international relations and the United Nations before sitting down with IOP Director David Axelrod for a moderated discussion.
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics
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Rising fourth-year Catalina P. takes us around the 2018 Taste of Chicago, one of the premier food festivals in the United States.
Taste of Chicago
Campus Life at UChicago
Sit back. Relax. And enjoy a birds eye view of the UChicago campus. From the Quad to the libraries and dorms, this serene video gives you a sense of the beautiful campus, a certified botanic garden.
UChicago Virtual Visit
UChicago
UChicago at a Glance
Shadi Bartsch, the Ann L. and Lawrence B. Buttenwieser Professor of Classics, presents her lecture at the 33rd annual Humanities Day. She examines the clash between Greco-Roman philosophy and the beliefs of early Christian scholars.
Humanities Day
Chicago Ideas Week
This 360° Virtual Tour of the UChicago campus is the next best thing to being here. Sit back and relax as Joanna takes you on a guided tour of our beautiful campus and talks about what makes UChicago the best place for college.
For the best experience, please choose the gear in the lower right of the YouTube video and change the quality to highest available. If you have your phone, feel free to spin around as you watch. Or, if you have your VR googles handy, set your phone inside for a totally immersive experience.
A Student-Led Introduction to UChicago
The Core Curriculum at UChicago
Slow TV - UChicago Campus
Learn about what you can expect from the UChicago residential system, including different dorms and Houses! Get to know the structure of UChicago housing and prepare for the diversity of backgrounds, interests, and expertise that comprise every House.
Residential Life Website
Campus Life at UChicago
Campus and Student Life hosts a discussion with University leaders on one of UChicago’s foundational values, Freedom of Expression.
freeexpression.uchicago.edu
In this playful video, we highlight some of UChicago’s greatest alums and achievements. Keep an eye out for key UChicago locations ranging from the real (Bartlett Trophy Room) to the imaginary (Secret Passage to Jimmy’s).
Notable Alumni
Sad Gargoyle Diary
As you’re exploring colleges, it can be easy to sometimes forget the most basic question: why this school? Members of the UChicago community attempt to answer “Why UChicago?” as they discuss what makes the College so outstanding. Come find out what defines us in our past, present, and future.
Think. Transform. Thrive
Fantastic Feats at UChicago
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Third-year Adonia explains some of her favorite parts of her UChicago experience. She highlights her involvement in Strongin House and the Neighborhood Schools Program RSO.
Neighborhood Schools Program
Strongin House
Our panel of current UChicago students talk about their experience with undergraduate academics. From the core curriculum to their favorite classes, this group of six shares what they loved.
The Core Curriculum at UChicago
Your Guide to the Core Curriculum
Areas of Study: Majors, Minors, and Specializations
Students explore Chicago with the UChicago Arts Pass, which provides free admission and discounts at over 70 theater, music, visual art, and cultural institutions across the city. Take a look at how you can experience one of America’s most culturally rich cities!
Arts at UChicago
Learn about UChicago Arts
James J. Heckman, Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at UChicago, introduces students to a framework that establishes how to study inequality. He considers multiple factors including health inequality, family as a source of inequality, and international trends in wages, earnings, and income.
A UChicago Professor guides students through a proof showing cross entropy as being greater than entropy.
Associate Professor Ada Palmer contextualizes the rise of the Medici family by examining the relationship between politics and architecture in medieval Florence.
The Department of History at UChicago
There's a reason why many of the top research universities in the United States are located in big cities. This whiteboard video explains why this symbiotic relationship exists and how it contributes to UChicago's gains in the social sciences and beyond.
Social Sciences at UChicago
Nicole, a second-year and member of the swim team, shares early highlights of her UChicago experience. Nicole remembers some of the highlights of her O-Week and talks through a typical schedule for her day.
Athletics at UChicago
Christian and his favorite class at UChicago
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders visits his alma mater to speak to UChicago students and community members.
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics
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Second-year Luca shares some of his favorite classes, RSOs, and places at UChicago. Find out which spot of campus Luca thinks is a hidden gem and how he’s continued to embrace his extracurricular love of music!
UChicago Symphony Orchestra
UChicago Impact Investing Group
Lyric Opera
Professor Rochona Majumdar offers an introductory lecture for CMST 14400: Film and the Moving Image. For those who wonder how UChicago is handling the challenges of this pandemic, this video can show how we’re managing these trying circumstances.
Arts at UChicago
Arts History Major at UChicago
University of Chicago president Robert J. Zimmer discusses the state of higher education providing access for all students and free expression on campuses.
Free Expression at UChicago
Free Speech at UChicago
Before you go to college, you have to apply to college. And before you apply to college, you have to decide which colleges to apply to. Jack Wanberg sits down with Veronica Hauad to learn what to watch out for when building a college list.
Guide to College
Navigating College Admissions
There's a reason why many of the top research universities in the United States are located in big cities. This whiteboard video explains why this symbiotic relationship exists and how it contributes to UChicago's gains in the social sciences and beyond.
Social Sciences
Think. Transform. Thrive.
With a degree in International Studies and a life changing experience at UChicago, Liz zeros in on her experience with housing at UChicago. As a proud member/alum of Henderson House, she shares the fun and friends she made.
Housing at UChicago
The College
At the University of Chicago, our Core Curriculum is each student’s introduction to the tools of inquiry used in every discipline. Current students Paloma B. and Ciara C. provide an overview of the Core!
The Core
Learn about the Core
Academics
John S. Watson, '80, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Chevron Corporation, chats with Chicago Booth professor George Wu about decision making processes he has put in place to encourage Chevron to make faster, better decisions.
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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Second-year Hannah shares some of the highlights of her UChicago career, including her Social Sciences core sequence: Self, Culture, and Society. Hannah also touches on her RSO involvements including University Theatre and Campus Catalyst.
Campus Catalyst
Social Sciences at UChicago
Hear from first-generation students about their UChicago experience.
Share Your Voice
Diversity at UChicago
Diversity and Inclusion
Professor Ed Vogel lectures on the mind, attention, and, uh…distraction. With examples ranging from Professor Vogel’s daughter to YouTube “walking while texting fails” compilations, this peek at the UChicago experience is simultaneously engaging and enlightening.
Division of Social Sciences
John List, the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, discusses the data revolution’s impact on business, the existential threat facing companies that don’t generate or analyze data, and how data, more so than oil, is the most valuable resource in the world. The partnerships between business firms and academics who analyze their data are foundational in improving our world.
Department of Economics
Notable Speakers
If we only had 30 seconds to tell you about UChicago, this is what we’d say.
UChicago.edu
Why UChicago?
UChicago Campus - Slow TV
Parker talks about what brought him to UChicago. From the historic traditions to the current innovation, he found the right fit in Hyde Park.
Entrepreneurship at UChicago
Career Advancement
Valerie B. Jarrett, a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Law School and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, has a conversation with Emily Buss, the Mark and Barbara Fried Professor of Law at the Law School, about law in the era of #MeToo.
University of Chicago Law School
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Bryan Johnson, ‘07 (XP-76) had his first success as founder, chairman, and CEO of Braintree. Now, leveraging that success, he is the founder and CEO of Kernel, a company developing advanced neural interfaces. He shares his vision for the world as impacted through brain science.
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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Quadrangles, libraries, classrooms . . . oh my! We all have a picture in our minds of what a college campus looks like. We sat down with Zach Evans, Deputy Director of Admissions at UChicago, to talk about why you should visit a campus yourself before you apply.
Guide to College
Navigating College Admissions
You know it's hard out there for a gargoyle. Especially when you've always considered yourself a "noble grotesque". Enjoy this parody of the Sad Cat and Sad Dog diaries featuring UChicago's own gargoyles, grotesques, and hunky punks.
Fantastic Feats at UChicago
Your Guide to the Core Curriculum
Essay Prompts 2020
Current students offer a glimpse into the academic and social environment at UChicago. By sharing their experiences, current Maroons can give the next generation a taste of what they can look forward to in Hyde Park.
Core Curriculum
Career Advancement
Campus Life at UChicago
Taylor, a fourth-year Economics major and member of the basketball team, discusses her favorite class from her UChicago career: Improv and Sketch.
Performance at UChicago
Improv and Sketch Performances in Chicago
UChicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP) welcomes Jon Stewart for a special live taping of "The Axe Files" podcast, hosted by IOP Director David Axelrod.
University of Chicago's Institute of Politics
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Dan Brouillette, U.S. Secretary of Energy, and Under Secretary for Science Paul M. Dabbar offer remarks on UChicago’s research into quantum internet. Learn about how UChicago is leading the charge into this revolutionary technology.
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
PME for Undergrads
Molecular Engineering Major/Minor