2 Week Experience

These programs combine academic and practical learning in activities led by faculty, university professionals, and industry leaders, all designed to help students plot their future pathways in college and beyond.

Details

• Current high school students in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade are eligible. Students must be at least 14 years old.

• These programs take place on the UChicago campus. All participants are required to live in residence, in campus housing. Students must attend class in-person (there is no hybrid or remote option).

• Participants will be in class Monday through Friday, from 9am - 3pm CST (with a lunch break).

• Experience programs are two weeks in length; students earn a certificate if they successfully complete the requirements of the program.

• Participants have access to the activities and resources available to UChicago College students and meet other pre-college students from across the country and around the world.

• These 2-week programs are non-credit (participants are not registered students of the university and do not earn grades).

How to Apply

• Applicants should review Application Instructions before starting an application.

• Pre-College students must complete and submit the Summer Session application, include the email of a teacher who will write a recommendation letter for you, upload a complete high school transcript, and submit a short essay.

• Financial aid (covering some or all of the program fee) is available for students who qualify. Please refer to our Costs & Aid page for more information.

• There are two deadlines: Priority (February 11) and Regular (March 12, 2026).

Program Contact: Email your questions to summersession@uchicago.edu