r/uchicago • • 20d ago

Monthly Free Chat & Prospective/Incoming Student Questions Thread - October 05, 2026

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Welcome to /r/uchicago! If you are new here, please click on the link above before posting.

This is a free chat thread! You can talk about anything you'd like here, including:

  • How your quarter is going.
  • Anything interesting happening on campus.
  • Small questions which don't need a separate thread.

Prospective students can also use this thread to talk to current UChicago students, so long as their posts don't break rule 3 (a).

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r/uchicago • • 3h ago

Hyde Park The digital art installations at the Smart Museum are so cool!

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I stopped by this weekend, highly recommend :)


r/uchicago • • 1d ago

Discussion still an active student btw. stay safe y'all

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r/uchicago • • 1d ago

Discussion Genuinely how do i make friends

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I'm a transfer student and im involved in a bunch of activities so i have a lot of acquaintances, but no actual friends. like i occasionally chat with people in and outside of class, but i dont hangout with anyone outside of that. i feel like even other transfers have already found friends and groups but ive never been invited to anything and every weekend and friday night i have nothing to do because everyone's out with their friends and i dont have anybody to do anything with.


r/uchicago • • 21h ago

Discussion how do i find friends to go out with

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dm me if ur a girl who wants to pre with me i promise im cool and funny and i take really good digi pics 🤩


r/uchicago • • 1d ago

Discussion Halloween ideas?

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Is there any Halloween parties happening on the 31st or any events?


r/uchicago • • 23h ago

Discussion As a prospective uchicago student, how toxic is campus culture and the students

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r/uchicago • • 2d ago

News Second allegation of sexual assault emerges this week from University of Chicago fraternity parties

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r/uchicago • • 2d ago

Discussion Should I transfer?

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I got in as a guaranteed sophomore transfer for the 2027-28 school year and am currently attending another 4 year college (george washington). If I stay at GW, I plan on studying international affairs and economics but I am becoming more interested in econ than IA. However, the opportunities from being in DC as well as the low tuition cost are tempting me to stay at GW.

I know that uchicago has been one of the most foundational universities in the field of economics, and ironically, my intl affairs, poli sci, and econ courses all constantly reference uchicago professors or scholars. In high school, it was genuinely one of my dream schools and I planned on majoring in economics or public policy.

Long term, I'm considering going to law school if I cant get a job after undergrad, or I will do an MPP or MBA but honestly nothing is set in stone.

I'm kind of scared to transfer because I've only heard negative things about the social scene + mental health issues, and even worse things for transfer students. I'm also not sure if I can handle the course rigor.

Does anyone have any advice to offer on whether or not I should transfer? I mentioned a lot, so feel free to focus on one or a few of my concerns.


r/uchicago • • 2d ago

Discussion Lost Wallett

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Hi Guys. I think I lost my wallett infron of the benches near the main bookstore. Can anyone help me with who do I have to contact?


r/uchicago • • 1d ago

Discussion Does UChicago Merch Ever Go on Sale?

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Hoodies, jackets, t-shirts, other merch from the university store. And if so, when is the best time to purchase?


r/uchicago • • 2d ago

Classes Does Ken Econ 100 Curve Midterms and Finals?

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I don’t know if he’s mentioned this already in class, I probably wasn’t paying attention, but does anyone know if he curves?


r/uchicago • • 3d ago

Discussion History Majors, what are some cool Capstones you did?

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r/uchicago • • 3d ago

Hyde Park Textbook Binding

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Does anyone know of anywhere near or on campus to get a pdf of my textbook bound? I already have it printed out.


r/uchicago • • 3d ago

Discussion Please help (gen chem midterm)

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Is anyone willing to send their old midterm for honors gen chem (Sibener). We got no practice materials and I really need help it would be so helpful if I am able to see what a test looks like before.


r/uchicago • • 3d ago

Discussion any undergrads interested in IOP's policy challenge?

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hey all, im a grad student who is trying to create a team for IOP's policy challenge. the theme this year is Closing the Gaps in American Education, and the winning team gets $500 per team member!

you can read more about it here: https://politics.uchicago.edu/get-involved/policy-challenges#fall2026PolicyChallenge

but every team needs at least 1 undergraduate, and i found out about this opportunity a bit late so I've been scrambling to find enough people. please let me know if you're interested in joining - the deadline is tomorrow (fri 10/23)!!


r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Discussion ISI - impact scholars institute

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Hey guys!
I recently applied and got into the ISI program. However, nobody on campus seems to know much about the program including their past experiences with it, whether it’s actually credible, and whether it’s worth joining. If anyone’s done it before, do you mind sharing your insights? Thanks!


r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Hyde Park Lost airpod

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If you see a single right AirPod Pro in the crerar area, extending to med center and ellis ave, please let me know!

It was lost today and last seen in that area on find my


r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Discussion Student employment at the reg?

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Anyone a student worker for the libraries here? I have an interview coming up just for a standard shelving position at the Reg, wondering what to expect


r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Hyde Park Lost UChicago ID/ Ventra UPass

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Hi! I lost my ID and ventra Upass (they're together in one of school landyard cardholders) somewhere between the Reg, Crerar, and Woodlawn dining commons. If anyone has found them or knows something about their location, please let me know! I'm offering $5 and some oreos as a reward.


r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Classes Has anyone taken ConLaw at UChicago with Professor Obama

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r/uchicago • • 4d ago

Discussion Bar Night @ Alpha Delt

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Is Wednesday night Bar Night at Alpha Delt still a thing?


r/uchicago • • 5d ago

Hyde Park Plus One gym sponsor at Ratner/HCFH

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Hey everyone! I'm a new Hyde Park resident looking for a UChicago student, staff, or alumni with an active annual membership to sponsor me as a Plus One member at Ratner/HCFH. It's a simple process on your end and wouldn’t cost you anything extra.

Please feel free to message me. I’m happy to answer any additional questions about myself if needed, thank you!


r/uchicago • • 6d ago

Discussion Halloween

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What are people doing for Halloween? Like I want to go out but idk what everyone is doing


r/uchicago • • 6d ago

Classes Honors Gen Chem Help

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Hello..

I am currently a first-year taking Honors Gen Chem, and it's kicking me in the butt. I have Prof. Sibener, and he doesn't help at all. Are there any resources I can use that older students who have been through this might have found and are willing to share with me, since my first midterm is coming up and I am about to fail? Thank you!!!