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Office Closures

Please note that the Graduate Admissions Office will be closed on the following dates: 

  • September 2, 2024 – Labor Day
  • September 24, 2024 – New Graduate Student Orientation
  • November 28 – 29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break
  • December 23 – January 1, 2024 – Winter Break
  • January, 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In addition to these event and holiday closures, we close at 2 p.m. the day before most holidays, and on Fridays during the summer. We may be closed, or close early, on other dates due to staff time off or remote work schedules.

Campus tours for prospective and incoming/new students are currently available most weekdays, but please check the schedule and register online. We cannot offer tours at unscheduled times. Complete details about our regular tours as well as information on requesting group visits can be found on our Campus Tour page.

Visiting campus

The University of Chicago welcomes prospective graduate students and visitors to our campus. The University’s Plan Your Visit site provides information to help you plan your trip to Chicago and the University. You will find maps of the area, links to nearby accommodations, and information local attractions.

A few of our professional schools offer their own specific visit opportunities for students throughout the year, and we encourage you to explore those as well, particularly if your plans include the Booth School of Business, the Law School, the Harris School of Public Policy, or the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Regardless of your area of interest, you are welcome to attend one of our tours.

For more information, please contact Graduate Admissions via email at gradadmissions@uchicago.edu or by phone at 773.702.3760. We do not schedule one-on-one meetings or advising appointments.

Program Specific Opportunities

Professional School Visits

Several of our professional schools also offer regular admissions events specific to their programs: 

Other Programs

Other individual programs may have open houses, information sessions, or facility tours throughout the year. Please contact your program of interest to inquire about visit options. If you need help locating contact information for a specific program or department, please email the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@uchicago.edu.Â