ORIENTATION 2026

Over summer:

• By July 31 - ttic.edu email preference and laptop specification request should be completed with Director of IT (asb@ttic.edu) 

• By September 1 - Activate your UChicago cnet ID and log in to my.uchicago.edu

• By September 1 - Any final transcripts should be received by TTIC (ecocom@ttic.edu). Please be sure to confirm that we have received it.

• By September 1 – Complete TTIC Personal Information Form

• By September 5 - Confirm attendance with TTIC for Orientation week. If you cannot arrive by and attend Orientation, make alternate arrangements with Student Services. 

• By September 21 - Activate your TTIC Populi account (from email invitation).

  • • By September 22 - Complete your pre-requisite form (link provided at a later date) to discuss in your Tuesday meetings with your advisor and Director of Grad Studies.

• By September 22 - Complete the annual bio confirmations inside my.uchicago.edu.

  • • By October 2 - Immunizations must be uploaded to TTIC and UChicago (Health Matters page)

• Activate/enroll in USHIP health insurance for 2026-27 by October 16 at noon (CST). 

• 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.

    • If you are changing addresses inside the US, fill out a change of address form through 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 arrangement requests via contact@ttic.edu.