Orientation Week 2026
When
Tuesday, September 22 - Sunday, September 27, 2026
Where
UChicago Campus
The College is delighted to welcome the newest class of first-year and incoming transfer students to the University. Orientation Week, or O-Week, began in 1934 as a way to introduce a new class of students to the traditions and community that has made the University of Chicago a unique destination for students from around the world. This multi-day series of events, programs, and meetings provides new students with an in-depth overview of how the College works. See below for more details.