Historedia
Episode 3 of 3

Opening of Classes

When
1 October 1892
Where
University of Chicago
Part of
University of Chicago holds its first classes

The University of Chicago began its first classes on October 1, 1892, following its incorporation in 1890 and the appointment of its first president.

William Rainey Harper became the university's president on July 1, 1891. Classes officially commenced on October 1, 1892, marking the start of academic operations at the newly established institution in Chicago.

Sources

  1. University of Chicago Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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