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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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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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!

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!

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.

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

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 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

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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

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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

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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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First Things First: Highly Selective Admissions

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Join us for the next First Things First, a virtual webinar series all about the importance of and value in being first—whether you are going to be the first in your family to attend college, the first to move out of state, or the first to try something completely new and different, these are events for everyone. Admissions officers from UChicago will discuss everything you need to know about applying to highly selective schools – from showing you how to start an application to discussing each application material in depth.

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Virtual Campus Tour

(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!

Register »

Virtual Information Session

(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.

Register »

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