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Orientation Week

UChicago welcomes new students to campus with a series of cherished traditions and unique activities to introduce them to their peers and new intellectual home. Learn more about the week of events below.

Sept. 22-25: O-Week

The UChicago community welcomes new graduate and undergraduate students to campus this week through a variety of activities aimed at introducing them to their peers and their new intellectual home in Hyde Park.

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Webcast: Welcome Convocation

Opening Convocation, the College's official welcome and long-standing tradition, included the presentation of the new students, as well as an address about liberal arts education at the University delivered by Melina Hale, dean of the College.

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Orientation Week

Sept. 22-25: O-Week

Sept. 22: Welcome Convocation for Graduate Students

Sept. 23: Opening Convocation for College Students

Sept. 24: Aims of Education Address

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