Complete these next steps before starting classes in autumn 2025. Some key academic dates are still being determine by the University, and this schedule will be updated as dates are confirmed.  All dates are tentative and subject to change.

April & May Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • As soon as possible: File FAFSA for federal financial aid
  • April 15: Deposits due for early action, round one, and round two admits

Read the details for April & May deadlines.

June & July Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • June 1: Students may begin Grad PLUS loan application
    • Please note: The required credit check is valid for 180 days from when you begin your Grad PLUS loan application.
  • June 1: Deadline to claim your UChicago email
  • June 5: Information released about Core Course Waiver Exams
  • June 8: Deadline to complete Math and Coding Self-Assessments
  • Early June: Orientation Kick-Off Meetings (virtual)
  • June 18: Math and Coding Camp registration opens
  • June 30: Deadline for federal financial aid
  • July 7: Access the coding platform, Dataquest to start building your coding skills
  • July 17: Attend the Degree Overview Session for MPP, MA, & MSCAPP 
  • July 20: Deadline to submit preferred name and pronouns
  • Late July: Mid-Summer Orientation Meetings (virtual)
  • July 31: Deadline for submitting your transcript

Read the details for June & July deadlines.

August Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • August 3: Deadline to register for Math & Coding Camp
  • Early August: Harris Course Schedule Released
  • Early August: Receive your Academic Advisor assignment
  • Early August: Receive your Polis cohort assignment
  • August 7: Start of the Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program
  • August 11: Access to math support program, DiagKNOWstics
  • August 18: Start of the Jumpstart Program
  • August 27: Start of CAPP Camp

Read the details for August deadlines.

September & October Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • September 2: Start of Math & Coding Camp
  • September 2: Start of the Mathematical Methods Program for PhD/MACRM students
  • September 5: Deadline to Register for all Core Course Waiver Exams
  • Early September: First autumn quarter tuition bill produced
  • Early September: Autumn pre-registration period
  • Mid-September: Core Course Waiver Exams
  • Mid-September: Deadline to complete CliftonStrengths Leadership Assessment
  • September 22: Start of Orientation Welcome Week
  • September 23: Required math exam
  • September 29: Start of the Autumn Academic Quarter
  • Early October: Autumn quarter tuition bill due date
  • Mid-October: Deadline to confirm/waive University Student Health Insurance (U-SHIP)
  • Mid-October: Deadline to submit proof of immunizations

Read the details for September & October deadlines.