College Programming and Orientation
Orientation Week 2026
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.
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O-Week 2026: Tuesday, September 22 - Sunday, September 27
Orientation Week Overview
College Orientation Week: Tuesday, September 22 - Sunday, September 27
Move-In
Incoming students will select a move-in slot for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. More information about move-in will be provided by Housing and Residence Life. Students selected for pre-arrival and/or Pre-Orientation Programs will have a different arrival date.
O-Week Schedule
Check back soon for a sample schedule!
Family Programming
More information about our Family Orientation Programming for 2026 will be available soon.