College Academic Program Open Houses are an opportunity for departments to highlight their major and minor programs and spend intentional time with students who are exploring their options for their major and minor planning. As we welcome the class of 2030, we will share the list below for the 2026-27 academic year. Where additional contact information for departments and RSVPs have been shared, they are included, as well as links to event flyers and websites.
Religious Studies
- Monday, October 19 from 4:30–6:00 PM
- Location: Swift Hall Common Room
Snacks and drinks will be served, and faculty will be available to provide information about upcoming courses, our study abroad programs (in Cordoba, Jerusalem, and Morocco), and the Religion SOSC Core.
Comparative Human Development
- Tuesday, October 20 from 4PM-5PM
- Location: Rosenwald 305
Meet with students, staff and faculty, discuss the major and upcoming classes, and have some snacks!
Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q2aCNHWMsw
Creative Writing
- Wednesday, October 21 from 2PM-4PM
- Location: Edelstone Center!
Drop by to meet the scarily talented writers and poets on our faculty, talk about your favorite books with professors and fellow students, explore the CRWR offices while collecting candy and treats, win books and other prizes, and learn about the creative writing community here at UChicago! This event is free and all students are welcome. Whether you’ve never taken a creative writing class before or you’re already a CRWR concentrator, this is a great opportunity to connect — or reconnect! — with fellow enthusiasts of the written word.
Political Science
- Thursday, October 22, 3:00-5:00PM
- Location: Pick Hall 401, Political Science Suite
Fall Quarter Welcome Reception
Climate and Sustainable Growth
- Wednesday, October 28, from 12–1 p.m.
- Location: Rubenstein Forum, Room 701
We’ll introduce the CCSG major and minor, along with opportunities for students across all majors, including our India Summer Fellows Program, COP (the United Nations Climate Change Conference), Climate Week NYC, summer research, local treks, and more. Institute staff will provide an overview and answer students’ questions.
The session is part of Climate Frontiers, our annual event featuring the Climate & Energy Career Fair, Climate Showcase, and Leadership Forum.
Public Policy
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.
- Location: Keller Center | 4th Floor Sky Suite
Thinking about the Public Policy major, or already in it? Join us for opening remarks from Prof. Jim Leitzel, a faculty talk with Prof. Wioletta Dziuda, an overview of the major, and a student panel with members of our Student Advisory Board. Bring your questions and bring a friend! Register here.
- Tuesday, Sept 22, 3PM-4PM CDT
- Location: Zoom
- ECON Major Open House recording: https://uchicago.box.com/s/e987tdttjxglrnzmuiu86d4abo9l8ja9
- Thurs, Sept 24, 1PM-2:30PM CDT
- Location: Saieh Hall, Room 146, 5757 S University Ave
- Questions? Contact: qrm@uchicago.edu
- Friday, Sept 25th at 1:30pm
- Location: Theater West in the Logan Center
- A Cappela Council
- Le Vorris & Vox
- Commedia
- Dance Council
- Fire Escape Films
- Off-Off Campus
- The Dean’s Men
- University Theater
- Tuesday, October 6 from 4:00–6:00 PM
- Location: Kelly 108 (5848 S. University Ave).
- Tuesday, October 6 from 4:00–6:00 PM
- Location: 4th floor of Walker Museum
- Wednesday, October 7 from 4:00–5:30 PM
- Location: Stuart 104
- Thursday, October 8 from 3PM-6PM
- Location: Edelstone Arts Common (6030 S. Ellis Ave.)
- Thursday, October 8 at 5:45 PM
- Location: Gates-Blake 133
- Thursday, October 8 at 6 PM
- Location: TBA
- Monday, October 12 from 4:30–7:00 PM
- Location: SSRB 305 (aka The Albion Small Room)
- 4:30-5:00 PM | Dinner from Saucy Porka
- 5:00-5:30 PM | Information Session and Student Panel
- 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Design and Press your own Button!
- Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00 PM
- Location: Gates-Blake 120
- Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00–6:00 PM
- Location: Wieboldt 301F, EALC Grad Student Lounge
- Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30PM
- Location: Classics 110
- Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30-5:30PM
- Location: 1155 E. 60th Street
- Thursday, October 15 at 4:00 PM
- Location: Classics 20 (CL 20)
- Friday, October 16 from 4:00–5:30 PM
- Location: Room 161, William Eckhardt Research Center (5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL)
Economics
Join us for an introduction to the Economics major — its structure, research culture, and the paths it opens after UChicago. Join the Economics major list host for updates!
Quantitative Social Analysis
Theater and Performance Studies
Are you new to campus or eager to dive into the vibrant arts scene? We invite you to join us for an exciting introduction to the student-driven performing arts opportunities available at UChicago. Join us to meet faculty and staff who will guide you through how to major or minor in the program and what to look forward to in the coming year. This informal presentation will introduce you to TAPS and showcase the diverse student organizations that are part of the Performing Arts Roundtable. Performing Arts Roundtable Organizations:
Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity
English Language & Literature
Ice cream! Raffles and prizes! Free books! Register here: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/277338-english-open-house-party
Data Science
Cinema & Media Studies / Media Arts & Design
Come play some games, meet with staff & faculty, discuss upcoming classes and majoring/minoring, and get some boba tea and donuts!
Register here: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/277071-cmsmadd-open-house
Fundamentals
Register here: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/278168-fundamentals-major-open-house
Psychology
If you are interested in psychology, attend our welcome reception and orientation to the major. Find out more about the field of psychology, our undergraduate program, getting involved in research, graduating with honors, double majors, and our UC Psychology RSO. There will be plenty of time for students to ask questions. Register here.
Sociology
Come learn about our curriculum and meet fellow sociology students over dinner from Saucy Porka! You will also get to design and press your very own button pins using our industrial button press.
Questions? Want to join our mailing list? Email Dr. Tessa Huttenlocher (tessahutt@uchicago.edu).
Global Studies
East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Enjoy fascinating conversation and delicious banh mi! For questions, email dbrennan@uchicago.edu.
Russian & East European Studies
There will be good food and presentations from students about their summer study abroad experiences.
Environment, Geography, and Urbanization
Join us to learn about the CEGU Major and Minor requirements, explore available courses, and discover opportunities to join our vibrant student community alongside faculty, staff, and fellow students. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here.
Romance Languages and Literatures
Students can learn more about our undergraduate programs, meet members of the RLL community, and connect with others interested in languages, literatures, and cultures. RSVP Here: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/275416-romance-languages-and-literatures-undergraduate
Molecular Engineering
This event is a chance to connect with fellow students, learn more about the Molecular Engineering major requirements, and hear presentations from registered student organizations in the Molecular Engineering community. Refreshments provided. RSVP required https://tinyurl.com/2026mengopenhouse
- Thurs, Sept 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT
- Location: Saieh Hall, Room 021 (lower level), 5757 S University Ave
- Questions? Contact: qrm@uchicago.edu
- Tuesday, September 30, from 3-6:30pm.
- Tabling at the Academic Opportunities Fair on the Main Quad.
- Wednesday, October 1 from 12-1PM
- Location: Suite 207 at the Chicago Booth Harper Center
- Wednesday, October 1 from 2-4pm.
- Location: Cobb Quadrangle.
- Wednesday, October 1 from 5:30-8:30.
- Location: Arts Labs at MADD Center (first floor Crerar library).
- Friday, October 3 at 4PM
- Location: Classics 21
- Tuesday, October 7, 12PM
- Location: Logan Center, Room 801
- Tuesday, October 7, 6PM
- Location: Rosenwald 011
- Tuesday, October 7, 4:30-6pm
- Location: Classics, 110
- Wednesday, October 8, 4-5:30PM
- Location: Kent 120
- Thursday, October 9, 4:30-6PM
- Location: Swift Hall Common Room (Swift 108)
- Friday, October 10, 5-7PM
- Location: Logan Center, Theater East
- Monday, October 13 at 5PM
- Location: ERC 161 – 5640 E Ellis Ave, Chicago IL
- Monday, October 13 at 4PM
- Location: Kent 107
- Monday, October 13 from 3-5PM
- Location: Haskell Hall
- Tuesday, October 14, 4:30-6:30PM
- Location: Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality – 5733 S. University, 1st floor
- Tuesday, October 14 from 4-5:30PM
- Location: Wieboldt Hall, Room 301F, EALC Lounge
- Tuesday, October 14 from 4PM-6PM
- Location: Classics Building, Room 20
- Wednesday, October 15, from 4:30-5:30pm
- Location: Urban Lounge (1155 E. 60th Street)
- Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30pm
- Location: Classics, Room 20
- Wednesday, October 15, from 3-4PM
- Location: Global studies lounge, Gates-Blake Hall 120 or directly outside the building entrance
- Wednesday, October 15, 6PM
- Location: BSLC 115
- Thursday, October 16, from 5-6pm
- Location: Rosenwald Hall, Room 405
- Thursday, October 16, from 4:30-6PM
- Location: Rosenwald Hall, Room 329
- website: https://voices.uchicago.edu/healthandsocietyminor/
- October 21, 4-5PM
- Location: Rosenwald 329
- Monday, October 27, from 5:30-7PM
- Location: Albion Small Room (Social Science Research Bldg, room 305)
- Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 ⋅ 10:30am – 11:15am
- Location: Room TBD, David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago, 1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
- October 29, 2025 | 4:30 - 6 PM
- Location: Keller Center, Sky Suite 4th Floor, 1307 East 60th St.
- Thursday, October 30th from 3:30-4:30PM
- Location: John Crerar Library, Room 298
- Monday, November 3 at 3PM
- Location: Zoom
- Tuesday, November 4th from 4-5PM
- Location: Social Sciences Bldg, 4th Floor, Room 416
- Tuesday, November 11 from 3:30-5PM
- Regenstein Library, Room 122
- Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm
- BSLC 109
- Thursday, November 20, 1-3PM
- Location: Fulton Performance Hall
- Thursday, November 20 at 5PM
- Location: Kent 120
- Friday, January 23, 12pm-1:30pm
- Location: Kelly 108
- Dept website: https://cms.uchicago.edu/
- Dept website: https://parrhesia.uchicago.edu/scpd
- Dept website: https://dova.uchicago.edu/
Quantitative Social Analysis
"Life of a Quant Student" - Committee on Quantitative Research Methods in Education, Health, and Social Sciences (QMEHSS)
Undergraduates interested in applying data and statistical tools across the social, behavioral, and health sciences are invited to learn about the University-wide Committee on Quantitative Methods and the Minor in Quantitative Social Analysis. Meet faculty, explore research/teaching opportunities, and get practical advising on how to navigate nearly 100 quantitative methods courses offered in 2025–26—no prior experience required. Food and beverages will be served after the session. We welcome all students from undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels to attend. More details can be found on event flyer: https://uchicago.app.box.com/s/25p0vogi1ppo6zjk7rawey93iy8s4tno
Comparative Literature
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
We're hosting a Polsky Open House for College students. Students can register at the link above, but they can also register on site. We'll be discussing the minor and our undergraduate programming. Please feel free to join us!
Yiddish Studies
CLC's Universe of Languages event, Jessica Kirzane, the contact for the Yiddish Studies program, will be in attendance and it's the only open house for Yiddish Studies planned for the year.
Media Arts and Design
Additional details and a map available here: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/madd-madd-open-house
Classical Studies
Featuring sushi from The Sit Down on 53rd!
Creative Writing
Psychology
Whether you are simply wanting to learn more or already declared, please join us to learn more about the Psychology Major! Come meet other students who are already or who are thinking of majoring in Psychology, each some snacks, and get answers to all of your questions! Registering for the event (use the QR code below) helps us plan, but please feel free to come even if you haven’t registered. And check out the full schedule of our academic and professional development events in the department this quarter here!
Russian and East European Studies
Data Science
RSVP Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQMFmNQZeigIKtEogXMpJpg9tg_F-49uGL2hdlpPOzaEk-AQ/viewform
Fundamentals: Issues and Texts
Theater and Performance Studies
Open House Flyer. RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd02Xd9X8wNBj8qSsIh33ICRVBxRYG-8VmH6vwDhRHeVe7UIg/viewform
Molecular Engineering
Join new and returning undergraduate students in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering community for the Molecular Engineering Major Open House! This event is a chance to connect with fellow students, learn more about Molecular Engineering Major degree requirements, and explore opportunities in Molecular Engineering community. Refreshments Served.
The Open House will feature presentations from registered student organizations, information on the major and degree programs, and plenty of time to mingle with peers, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re just starting out or continuing your journey in the Molecular Engineering community as an undergraduate student, this is the perfect opportunity to meet your community and get connected. Hosted by the PME Academic Program Team.
📅 Please RSVP: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/253743-molecular-engineering-major-open-house
Chemistry
Anthropology
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Please join faculty, current students, and staff to learn more about gender and sexuality studies at UChicago. And enjoy some chai and samosas!
East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Come enjoy delicious banh mi from Lotus and learn about our major and minor! Current students and an alumna will also be present to discuss their experiences. See flyer for RSVP form. Open House Flyer
Romance Languages and Literatures
RSVP using the QR code located here: events.uchicago.edu/event/252386-romance-languages-and-literatures-undergraduate
Environment, Geography, and Urbanization (CEGU)
Open House Flyer. Link to the website: https://cegu.uchicago.edu/
Germanic Studies & Norwegian Studies
Global Studies
Biological Sciences
English Language and Literature
Health & Society
Comparative Human Development
Sociology
Learn about the sociology major! Meet fellow sociology students! Snack on egg rolls from Saucy Porka! Design and fabricate your own button using our industrial button press!
This is event is open to both prospective and current students of sociology. Questions? Email Tessa Huttenlocher (tessahutt@uchicago).
Climate and Sustainable Growth
The purpose of this session is to connect with prospective students about the CSG major and minor.
This session is part of a larger event called Climate Frontiers. Student are invited to attend the career fair after the presentation.
Public Policy Studies
Curious about the Public Policy program? Do you have friends who want to know more about PBPL? The PBPL Open House is a great opportunity for you to connect with faculty and staff, meet current students—including members of our Student Advisory Board—and learn more about what we offer.
Professor Chris Berry, who teaches PBPL 22100 Politics and Policy, will give a presentation, “The Urban-Rural Divide in U.S. Politics,” followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions and ideas! Abstract: The urban-rural divide is one of the strongest cleavages in contemporary American politics. Professor Berry will discuss the origins of this divide in the late 20th century, the role of sorting vs treatment in explaining it, and its implications for public policy.
*Light refreshments will be served, PBPL Open House Flyer
Computer Science
Mathematics
Register here: https://uchicago.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NgVy-8urSDqAN_KPNhzkWA
Education & Society
Calling all current and prospective Education and Society (EDSO) Minors! Drop-in to chat with the EDSO Minor Director, learn about our courses, and more. Refreshments provided. First 10 attendees get an EDSO coffee mug! RSVP Today!
Geographic Information Science
Biological Sciences
Music
Law, Letters, & Society
LLSO applications will be open on November 18th.
Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity
Join us to learn more about the RDI major and minor. Light lunch! Book raffle!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/KTBDHPnmV4nMJRQZ6
Cinema and Media Studies
CMST will not be hosting an open house, but they encourage students to reach out to them with questions! Please contact cinema@uchicago.edu
Science Communication and Public Discourse
Students interested in the Science Communication and Public Discourse minor should reach out to Laura Sandino (laurasandino@uchicago.edu) with any questions.
Visual Arts
Please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Visual Arts, Julia Phillips.(Juliaphillips@uchiago.edu) to inquire about undergraduate majors and minors programs.
If you have any general questions, please contact Joyce Krueger, Associate Director of the Department of Visual Arts (jkuechler@uchicago.edu).