Multi-subject pre-college
UChicago Immersion (University of Chicago Pre-College Summer Session: Immersion)
UChicago Immersion is a 3 to 4 weeks residential or commuter program run by University of Chicago Summer Session. Open to: current 9th, 10th and 11th graders.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Priority February 11, 2026
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- Grades 9 to 11
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 3 to 4 weeks
- Residential or commuter
What students do
Students take one undergraduate-level course that meets on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with discussions, research projects and hands-on activities. Completing it earns credit equal to one quarter-long college course.
- Humanities
- STEM
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Undergraduate-level courses
Key facts
- Run by
- University of Chicago Summer Session
- Where
- Chicago, IL (residential or commuter)
- Who can apply
- Current 9th, 10th and 11th gradersStudents must be at least 14 years old; commuting is limited to students who live in the Chicago area.
- Dates
- Session 1: June 15 to July 2, 2026; Session 2: July 7 to 23, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- 2026: $9,300 residential or $6,100 commuter; $75 application fee
- Deadline
- Priority February 11, 2026; regular March 12, 2026This was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.
Official program siteOfficial application pageUniversity of Chicago admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
- Application fee
Two supplement essays (500 and 250 words), a graded writing sample, an unofficial transcript, at least one teacher recommendation, and a $75 fee; test scores are optional.
How a mentor helps with your UChicago Immersion application
- Decide whether UChicago Immersion fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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Similar programs
| 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 |
| ATDPUC Berkeley School of Education | Berkeley, CAHybrid | Currently in grades 7 to 11 | Paid, aid available | Early February 25, 2026; standard March 23, 2026; extended May 29, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| Columbia Summer ImmersionColumbia University School of Professional Studies | New York, NYResidential or commuter | Rising 9th through current 12th graders; residential students must be 15 or older | Paid | Early registration February 1, 2027; general deadline March 1, 2027 (residential) or April 1, 2027 (commuter) |
| Cornell PrecollegeCornell University School of Continuing Education | Ithaca, NYResidential | Students who have completed 10th grade, ages 16 to 18 | Paid | May 14, 2026 (rolling admission)Last cycle’s date |
| CTYJohns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth | Multiple locationsResidential or commuter | Grades 2 to 12 | Paid, aid available | Registration deadline May 10, 2027 (Summer A) and June 7, 2027 (Summer B) |
| Duke Pre-CollegeDuke University | Durham, NCResidential | Current 9th to 12th graders | Paid | Not posted |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the UChicago Immersion application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was Priority February 11, 2026; regular March 12, 2026, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does UChicago Immersion cost?
2026: $9,300 residential or $6,100 commuter; $75 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to UChicago Immersion?
Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Students must be at least 14 years old; commuting is limited to students who live in the Chicago area.
What does the UChicago Immersion application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation, Application fee. Two supplement essays (500 and 250 words), a graded writing sample, an unofficial transcript, at least one teacher recommendation, and a $75 fee; test scores are optional.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
