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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.

University of Chicago Master’s Programs Open House – March 6

Explore your future at UChicago’s Master’s Programs Open House! Register here.

UChicago master’s students benefit from hands-on research, fieldwork and partnerships with leading organizations preparing to tackle pressing global issues and become leaders in nonprofits, government, academia, and industry. Join us and meet with our world-class faculty, discover research and professional opportunities, and learn how a master’s degree can help launch your next step.

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.

Office Closures

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

  • September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
  • September 22, 2025 – New Graduate Student Orientation
  • November 26 – 28, 2025 – Thanksgiving Break
  • December 23 – January 1, 2026 – Winter Break
  • January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • May 25, 2026 – Memorial 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.

Program Specific Opportunities

School and Division Admissions Events

Several of our graduate schools and divisions 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