The University of Chicago Summer Session 2026

The University of Chicago Summer Session 2026

<p>The University of Chicago’s summer pre-college programs draw from the multidisciplinary emphasis and intellectual richness of the College’s Core curriculum. We offer a variety of courses in diverse subject areas and engagement levels that match any motivated high school student. For Summer 2025, we will host both residential programs and online courses, including:</p><ul><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KEBQp6T-4tNo0oN0L_6D1DmstJZJlM-brkqmgHmhMT_mvlDizmo7uIC1NgWDRmOBPs%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh1%2Fh001.6Zelm7nBMLXz2-Cm-lxnJIchjEz2uQIwG3xaESXyzTY&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818230534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5ncXX7gLnDywH1mR5nRewfALFsxRru4vQRQJMIv44j0%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>1 Week Enrichment Programs</b></a><b>:</b> With enhanced financial support to help cover program costs, talented and motivated students have the opportunity to reside on campus and benefit from co-curricular programming to prepare them for the highly selective admissions process while learning about topics like economics, freedom of expression, leadership, or quantum physics. Students whose annual household income is $125,000 or less are automatically eligible for a waiver of the $2,500 program fee. And domestic students whose household income is $60,000 or less are also eligible for roundtrip travel expenses. <b>If you know of a talented student who would benefit from an opportunity like this, </b><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.cpQnkll3XXHbQrBNB1xm0AjhblN6eKk-Gjl60H4YESwGuL5uO9g8PibOJPQ5YFfkHWVQbdEokxOB8dACQ6GBnasqph9lrzZipcEGTLv_0AzsMXCQkgTnlz_F3ujm_Mgn%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh2%2Fh001.1VTmDzT-o2FajQweImRg8OLZ_r0y_MrFOicC7lPY36U&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818251418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wetu%2Fagm1RrtQkrE1H6f9vdKAWV%2BAe9diqm9kxdw%2FTs%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>we invite you to nominate them now</b></a><b>! Nominations are not required, but the nomination will send a direct email to your nominated student with a link to our site so students can learn about the program and apply.</b></li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KEBQp6T-4tNo0oN0L_6D1Dm3H7IETbhKoJmTMtfNauncw6XNLU_Rtto66lCnAmvM5CaXmhRY2qzlT_wO7KYi427%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh3%2Fh001.DNE7A_ouvwpcZTXrYuOCXbt5nTpjxD4a5nzHFjLpEj4&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818273099%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gL3hfr6mWrygXRqsKTmMUOhmfeL55%2F2bkEdFeX%2F8hvY%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>2 Week Experience</b></a>: These courses are designed to connect highly prized academic areas of study with professional pathways. Students learn key concepts and practices for a chosen field, and they&#x27;ll also connect with professionals and practitioners through presentations, informational interviews, and career treks. Students can choose to explore 1 of 4 areas: business and entrepreneurship; healthcare and biological sciences; law and social impact; or technology and innovation.</li><li><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KEBQp6T-4tNo0oN0L_6D1DmvV7EzB-ciyzzCt_k2DcBsWRWAHffKKIKGdcClD0KLuk%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh4%2Fh001.5s7xih8VKbM7wG54f_y634ImdVVt1FK8A4mITY6xzF0&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818294898%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l9PAvc06ZDZbJJ263O1LrxPsl%2B4FxOJn9LKtUJd8NhA%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>3 Week Immersion</b></a><b>:</b> Through workshop discussions, research projects, and other activities, students live on campus and immerse themselves within a specific topic through three-week-long undergraduate-level courses for pre-college students designed by UChicago faculty and instructors. With the widest variety of courses we offer, subjects include astrophysics, biotechnology, coding, economics, literature, molecular engineering, political science, psychology, and more.</li></ul><p>Outside of the Enrichment Programs, all Summer Session students can apply for need-based financial aid. Enrolled Summer Session students can participate in the Admissions Academy, a series of workshops that focus on the holistic admissions process to provide insights on admissions to highly selective colleges and universities and offer essay writing tips. </p><p>In addition to building skills, gaining insight into the college experience, and learning what makes UChicago a distinctive destination for higher education, any student who completes a Summer Session course or program is eligible for <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KEs9qjEdM0Zmi-NbAZloG1RzR1TCev4YDSoGCRVAGs7d6j1tzHDc_z99aXtFvW-N1g%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh5%2Fh001.XBLfS40pzQAoXgOntyUUKou8aFwVw9nkQ2qnW7NRrek&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818315326%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l6Okh2pzj86z8fCem13BgDvas8qMBt%2Bov65o%2FxOed3g%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>Summer Session Early Notification</b></a>. This option gives our Summer Session students earlier access to the Early Decision 1 round if they decide to apply to the College for undergraduate admission in their senior year.</p><p>Students should apply by <b>March 12th</b> for the best selection of courses! See this <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KHat-fiIm6_9iANc7jB4FIO8OhIWqPwBarTGNUtNlCLDw%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh6%2Fh001.fXPHv2R36hDRN6QpkjdAh2OTkaWdgs7pTlX3oPMyssM&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818334975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=BuSdR%2Fz%2FPl5nTVgluMO2B4HdZtyjlqELeDD8qN4cA8I%3D&amp;reserved=0">handou</a>t for more information. See <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmx.technolutions.net%2Fss%2Fc%2Fu001.-4dh56bp0XcdctXbbZobLR4QPpcujKdOrLrRXFoT4KE159zwP5yBKB3VjIGhNOw7%2F4np%2Fih_OoRzWQ62NpgIS48sQbw%2Fh7%2Fh001.JEoNwUlElAq6scUPxDCSaDBPfIlVKOFITz-AEEQ5yFA&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C8342fb91e1ab4737bbc408de600756a4%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C639053781818353934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j7wFenfT4Tp5MJAeW5ULS5EfuCJcZTjOPZAVTG5IoUQ%3D&amp;reserved=0"><b>summer.uchicago.edu</b></a> for details.</p>