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college.uchicago.edu is the official website of The College, the undergraduate division of the University of Chicago. The page currently featured on the site welcomes newly admitted students—specifically the Class of 2030—and serves as a hub for orientation information, academic programs, and student and family resources. If you are an admitted student, a prospective applicant, or a family member trying to understand what The College offers, this is the site to start with.
Who the site is for
The homepage is written primarily for incoming students and their families. Its welcome message congratulates newly admitted students and frames the transition to UChicago as a process that begins before arrival:
- Online Orientation starts the summer before enrollment.
- Orientation Week (O-Week) continues once students arrive on campus.
- Family Resources keep parents and supporters engaged with quick links, news, and key information throughout the undergraduate journey.
Prospective students are also served: the page includes a "Get Started: Visit Apply" entry point and links to the full range of majors and minors.
What you can find on the site
The College site organizes its content around three broad areas visible on the homepage:
Academic programs
The College offers a wide range of majors and minors, connecting faculty expertise with student interests. Program areas listed include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | — |
| Biological Sciences | — |
| Physical Sciences | — |
| Social Sciences | — |
| New Collegiate Division | — |
| Interdisciplinary | Data Science; Environment, Geography and Urbanization; Neuroscience |
| Engineering & Molecular | Fundamentals; Molecular Engineering |
A "See all programs of study" link leads to the complete catalog.
The Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum is described as the foundation for coursework in the major and for lifelong intellectual inquiry. It is a defining feature of a UChicago undergraduate education and applies to all students in The College.
Student and family resources
- Student Resource Directory — connect with the professional staff who support students across campus.
- College Staff Directory and UChicago Directory — contact and lookup tools.
- Maps, Title IX, Non-discrimination, and Accessibility pages — practical and policy information.
Contact and location
The College is based at Harper Memorial Library, 1116 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637, reachable at 773.702.1234.
How to use the site
- Admitted students: start with Online Orientation over the summer, then check O-Week programming before you arrive.
- Families: use the Family Resources section for ongoing updates and quick links.
- Prospective students: go to the "Visit Apply" entry point, then browse programs of study to see what majors and minors are available.
- Anyone needing to reach a specific office: use the College Staff Directory or UChicago Directory rather than general contact information.
The site is an official University of Chicago property and reflects the institution's own descriptions of its curriculum and programs. Billing-related questions are directed to a separate bursar page rather than handled on the College homepage.