Virtual Events

Your college exploration may be a bit different than you originally planned this year. Please know that the UChicago Admissions Office is thinking of you! We've put together virtual opportunities to help you discover and engage with UChicago from anywhere! From information sessions led by UChicago admissions counselors and model classes taught by UChicago professors to student panels and special topic information sessions, you can connect with UChicago in more ways than ever before!

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You can register for and read more about on-campus and regional events here.

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Engage with UChicago

College Admissions at UChicago has a number of ways to engage with us. Below is a list of the types of virtual events by category followed by dates and times. Please register in advance. Not sure where to start? Explore the events list below to see everything offered in the next three weeks. For events more than three weeks out, please visit our full calendar.

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Virtual Information Sessions and Virtual Tours

Join an Admissions Counselor for an overview of academics, the application process, and financial aid at UChicago. To learn about life outside the classroom, register for a video tour of campus led by UChicago students!

Model Class

UChicago's exceptional faculty and staff are excited to offer virtual visits to their classrooms and programming. Prospective students, parents, school counselors, and community members are all welcome to join!

Student Life

You are invited to attend live sessions and personal discussions with current UChicago students! During these sessions, you will learn about campus and student life, and have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a greater understanding of the student perspective.

En Español

Consejeros ofrecerán detalles sobre el proceso de admisión y ayuda financiera en español.

Multi-School Session

Join UChicago and other institutions to learn about finding your perfect college fit!

Special Sessions

Interested in learning more about a particular aspect of life at UChicago? Campus partners and admissions counselors host a variety of sessions focused on topics ranging from career advancement, study abroad, financial aid, the first-gen experience, and more!

Excellence and Experience at UChicago

Excellence and Experience at UChicago is a speaker series highlighting the diverse work and experience of UChicago students, faculty, alumni and friends of the university. Speakers from diverse backgrounds, experiences, professional fields, and academic interests, will share their insight on how UChicago has shaped their success.

Virtual Campus Tour

Sun, October 1, 2:00 pm (CDT)

Join current students as they lead a session highlighting important places on UChicago’s campus while tying in the student experience both socially and academically. Bring your questions and get ready for some fun stories!

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Virtual Student Salon

Mon, October 2, 6:00 pm (CDT)

Join us for a personal discussion with our current students to learn more about student life and academics at UChicago. These virtual gatherings are intended to mimic the small class sizes found on our campus and will offer the opportunity to connect in real time with current students and fellow applicants. Bring your questions about campus life and be prepared for a lively conversation! Please note, UChicago Student Salons are only available for prospective students.

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Virtual Information Session

Tue, October 3, 7:00 am (CDT)

Join a UChicago Admissions Counselor for a live virtual information session covering the college admissions process, essay writing, recommendations, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and campus life.

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STARS Virtual College Fair

Tue, October 3, 7:00 pm (CDT)

Join the STARS College Network Schools to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer!

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Discovering U: Joint Virtual Spanish Information Session

Thu, October 5, 7:01 pm (CDT)

¡Acompaña a Columbia University, la Universidad de Chicago, la Universidad de Texas en Austin, la Universidad de Michigan y a Yale University para descubrir las excepcionales oportunidades que tienen para ofrecer! Representantes de nuestras cinco escuelas hablaran sobre los programas académicos y tradiciones estudiantiles que hacen que nuestras instituciones se conviertan en un hogar para nuestros estudiantes.

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Virtual Campus Tour

Sun, October 15, 2:00 pm (CDT)

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Virtual Student Salon

Mon, October 16, 6:00 pm (CDT)

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Virtual Information Session

Tue, October 17, 6:00 pm (CDT)

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Brown, Columbia, UChicago and Vanderbilt Virtual General Information Session

Wed, October 18, 7:00 pm (CDT)

Admissions representatives from Brown, Columbia, UChicago, and Vanderbilt will hold a joint session for students about their respective universities and the highly selective college admissions process. Topics will include: academic programs, campus activities, student life, admissions policies and financial aid.

Please visit collegetravelgroup.org to learn more.

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Discovering U: Joint Virtual Information Session

Thu, October 19, 7:00 pm (CDT)

Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to discover the exceptional opportunities our schools have to offer!

Admissions professionals from our five schools will host a zoom webinar featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges a home for our students.

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Black Excellence at UChicago

Mon, October 23, 7:00 pm (CDT)

The Honorable Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Barack Obama Foundation. She is also a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She serves as Board Chairman of Civic Nation and Co-Chair of The United State of Women. Jarrett also serves on the boards of Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., Ralph Lauren Corporation, Lyft, Inc., Sweetgreen, Inc., Ariel Investments, The University of Chicago, Sesame Street Workshop and The Economic Club of Chicago. Jarrett also serves on the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Advisory Board, the Bank of America Enterprise Executive Development Council, and the Microsoft Advisory Council. Ms. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017, making her the longest serving senior advisor to a president in history. She oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Chaired the White House Council on Women and Girls. She also previously served as the director of numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards including leadership roles as Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chairman of the University of Chicago Medical Center Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman of the University of Chicago Board of Trustees, Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chair of Chicago Transit Board. Ms. Jarrett has also received numerous awards and honorary degrees, including TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” Award. Black Excellence at UChicago is thrilled to host Valerie Jarrett in conversation with Patrick Phillips AB’92, AM’92.

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Discovering U: A Session with the Deans

Tue, October 24, 7:00 pm (CDT)

Join us for a conversation with the Deans of Admissions from Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University.

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