UChicago Pre-College Summer Session
Catalog organization: University of Chicago Summer Session
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What Is UChicago Pre-College Summer Session?
UChicago Summer Session offers multiple pre-college and undergraduate options, including residential, commuting and remote study. Course length, grade eligibility, prerequisites, credit and tuition depend on the selected program. The 2026 pre-college application required transcripts, essays, a graded writing sample, recommendation and parent confirmation, with a $75 fee that could be waived for eligible aid or partner applicants. Admission required a $1,000 nonrefundable deposit within seven days. Need-based aid had to be requested before the admission decision. Summer 2026 is closed; Summer 2027 applications are expected to open in December, but exact dates, deadlines and fees are not announced.
UChicago Pre-College Summer Session Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $3,000–$15,200 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–11 |
| Application deadline | January 13, 2027 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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