Below, you'll find a checklist of next steps and a calendar of key dates to help you prepare for the start of Autumn 2026! Some key academic dates are still being determined by the University, and this schedule will be updated as dates are confirmed. All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Required next steps (deadlines below):

Important Dates and Deadlines

April & May

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

Read the details for April & May deadlines.

June & July

  • Early June: Orientation Kick-Off Meetings (virtual)
  • June 1: Deadline to claim your UChicago email
  • June 7: Deadline to complete Math and Coding Self-Assessments
  • Mid-June: Math and Coding Camp registration opens
  • June 30: Deadline for federal financial aid
  • July 20: Deadline to submit preferred name and pronouns
  • Late July Attend the Degree Overview Session for MPP, MA, & MSCAPP 
  • Late July: Mid-Summer Orientation Meetings (virtual)
  • Late July: Access the coding platform, Dataquest to start building your coding skills
  • July 31: Deadline to submit your transcript

Read the details for June & July deadlines.

August 

  • Early August: Harris Course Schedule Released
  • Early August: Receive your Academic Advisor assignment
  • Early August: Deadline to register for Math & Coding Camp
  • Early August: Receive your Polis cohort assignment
  • August 6: Start of the Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program
  • Mid-August: Access to math support program, DiagKNOWstics
  • August 17: Jumpstart Program Begins (invitation only)
  • August 26: CAPP camp begins (MSCAPP students only)
  • August 31: Math & Coding Camp begins
  • August 31:  Mathematical Methods Program for PhD/MACRM students begins

Read the details for August deadlines.

September & October 

  • Early September: Deadline to Register for all Core Course Waiver Exams
  • Early September: First Autumn quarter tuition bill produced
  • September 2-4: Pre-registration for autumn courses 
  • September 7-11: Core Course Waiver Exams
  • September 21: Start of Orientation Welcome Week
  • September 21: Required math exam for MPP, MA, MSCAPP, MACRM
  • September 28: Start of Autumn quarter classes
  • October 2: Autumn quarter tuition bill due date
  • October 16: Deadline to confirm/waive University Student Health Insurance (U-SHIP)
  • October 23: Deadline to submit proof of immunizations

Read the details for September & October deadlines.