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College Programming and Orientation
Orientation Week 2025
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. Save the date: September 23-28, 2025 - visit the schedule section below for more details.