Summer Programs
Summer Programs for High School Students in Illinois
3 selective summer and pre-college programs in Illinois. 0 are free to attend and 3 are residential.
- Programs
- 3
- Free to attend
- 0
- Residential
- 3
- 2027 deadline posted
- 0
- of 3
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTDNorthwestern University Center for Talent Development | Evanston, ILResidential or commuter | Students entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall | Paid, aid available | One week before each session starts; tuition rises $100 after May 31, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| RIBSUniversity of Chicago Summer Session | Chicago, ILResidential | 10th and 11th grade students | Paid, aid available | Priority February 11, 2026; regular March 12, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| UChicago ImmersionUniversity of Chicago Summer Session | Chicago, ILResidential or commuter | Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders | Paid, aid available | Priority February 11, 2026; regular March 12, 2026Last cycle’s date |
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start a summer program application?
Each program sets its own deadline, and some fall months before summer. Check each deadline in the table and work backward from the earliest one.
Do summer programs help with college admissions?
A program is one line on an application. What a student did there, and what they did next with it, matters more than the name.
Each program was read from its own official site. A date or fee the site has not posted is left blank. Last checked 2026-10-09. A deadline marked “last cycle’s date” is from the previous year, shown because the new one is not posted. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with these programs.
