ORIENTATION 2023
SCHEDULE & EVENTS
Monday, September 18 - Friday, September 22
Monday
September 18
Welcome from Student Services
Lunch with a TTIC student
Welcome from TTIC President, CAO, and DGS
Sessions with:
Director of IT
Director of Human Resources + International Office
Tuesday
September 19
Individual meetings with DGS + interim advisors
Diploma + Awards Ceremony
Welcome Luncheon
Class photo
Wednesday
September 20
UChicago Safety Presentation by UCPD
Student Body Luncheon
Student Body Meeting
Tea Time Mix + Mingle with UChicago's CAM + CS new students
Student outing led by Student Reps
Thursday
September 21
Student Travel + Purchase Reimbursement Session
Lunch
Community Engagement Presentation
Friday
September 22
Women@TTIC outing
Free day to continue registration for courses or check out events around Chicago
NEW STUDENT 'Before Fall' CHECKLIST
Over summer:
July 31 - ttic.edu email preference and laptop specification request should be completed with Director of IT (asb@ttic.edu)
September 1 - Activate your UChicago cnet ID and log in to my.uchicago.edu
September 1 - Any final transcripts should be received by TTIC (ecocom@ttic.edu). Please be sure to confirm that we have received it.
September 1 - Immunizations must be uploaded to TTIC and UChicago including Proof of COVID-19 immunization or exemption (Health Matters page)
September 5 - Confirm attendance with TTIC for Orientation week. If you cannot arrive by and attend Orientation, make alternate arrangements with TTIC Student Services.
Activate your TTIC Populi account (from email invitation).
Activate/enroll in USHIP health insurance for 2022-23 by October 14 at noon (CST).
Complete the annual bio confirmations inside my.uchicago.edu.
Secure your housing. (Housing Information page)
Student Visa secured (if needed). Consult with Amy Minick, aminick@ttic.edu. More information on student visas can be found at the US Dept. of Homeland Security site.
Fill out a change of address form of the US Post Office to have your mail sent to your new Chicago address.
Set up utilities at your new place of residence (if necessary). Pay close attention to dates and times when scheduling (electric, cable, phone, internet, etc.). * Refer to Utilities section of the Housing Resources page.
Secure parking at your new place of residence (if necessary)
TTIC will not store any boxes/parcels received by mail or express carrier send prior to orientation week unless arranged ahead of time. Please make any arrangements via contact@ttic.edu.