The University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus centers on the Gothic Harper Memorial Library, dedicated in 1912 as a memorial to the university's first president, with first-year students housed across residence halls including Campus North, Max Palevsky, and Snell-Hitchcock.
Enrollment
18,732
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,874
Approx.
Move-In Dates
September 22 - September 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
6%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Select your move-in time slot through your housing application in the myHousing portal. You may begin shipping items to campus as early as September 11, 2026 - locate your campus mailing address in myHousing before shipping, and limit individual parcels to 50 lbs. Choose your residence hall's specific page for building-specific move-in instructions, since logistics vary by hall.
September 22 - September 22, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
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Campus North Residential Commons
Suite-style · Coed
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Max Palevsky Residential Commons
Suite-style · Coed
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Snell-Hitchcock
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Chicago's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Orientation Week (O-Week, required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
September 22 - September 27, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$19,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Chicago.
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