Visiting Students

Attending a UChicago Summer course offers you an opportunity to get ahead in your studies while experiencing our distinctive academic culture. We offer courses online and in-person, June through September. Courses are typically 3 to 6-week long. Each class is the equivalent of a full quarter-long course and meets for at least 27 contact hours. Because some courses fill quickly, we recommend that you apply early.

Applications will open in January and close in May 2026.

How to Apply

• Go to the application page and create your profile.

• When completing your application, select and rank the classes you're interested in. You may select up to 4 classes. Please note: listing your desired courses in your application does not automatically register you for those courses, nor does it guarantee seat availability.

• Visiting students may enroll in up to two courses per session, and up to three classes total.

• To apply: 1) Submit the online application form, 2) upload your most recent academic transcript and 3) pay the $50 application fee. When applicable, please explain how you meet the prerequisites.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from January until mid-May. Admission decisions are released every two weeks starting at end of February. Applying early may help you secure a spot in courses that fill fast.

• Once admitted, you will have seven days to accept your offer and submit your non-refundable $500 deposit within the application portal. This will secure your seat in the class(es). The balance will be due before the course starts. Deposit and balance can be paid via credit card or bank transfer.