When you come to Harris, you’ll learn how to transform policy for good. But first, there are a few important steps to take.

Complete these next steps before starting classes in autumn 2023. 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, 2023: Deposits due for early action, round one, and round two admits
  • May 8, 2023: Added to the current student slack workspace
  • May 31, 2023: Information released about Core Course Advanced Placement and Waiver Exams, including information about PhD Courses

Read the details for April & May deadlines.

June & July Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • June 1, 2023: 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, 2023: Deadline for submitting your transcript
    • Please note: We have flexibility with the June 1 deadline for students not currently enrolled in a degree program or who graduated prior to June 1, 2021.
  • June 1, 2023: Deadline to claim your UChicago email
  • June 5, 2023: Deadline to complete Math Self-Assessment
  • Week of June 19, 2023: Orientation Kick-Off Meetings (virtual)
  • June 21, 2023: Math and Coding Camp registration opens
  • June 30, 2023: Deadline for federal financial aid
  • July 1, 2023: Access the new student orientation modules, which include a wealth of information for new students
  • July 10: Access the coding platform, Dataquest to start building your skills in Stata and R
  • July 14, 2023: Deadline to submit preferred name and pronouns
  • TBD: Recommended deadline to accept federal financial aid
  • Week of July 24. 2023: Mid-Summer Orientation Meetings (virtual)
  • July 31, 2023: Deadline for submitting your transcript (for degrees conferred in summer 2022)

Read the details for June & July deadlines.

August Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • August 1, 2023: Deadline to register for Math & Coding Camp
  • August 2, 2023: Polis cohort assignments
  • August 3, 2023: Start of the Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program
  • August 4: Academic Advisor assignments
  • August 7: Access to math support program, DiagKNOWstics
  • Early August: Harris Course Schedule Released
  • August 14, 2023: Start of the Jumpstart Program
  • Late August: First autumn quarter tuition bill produced
  • August 28, 2023: Start of Math & Coding Camp
  • August 28, 2023: Start of the Mathematical Methods Program for PhD/MACRM students
  • August 28, 2023: Deadline to complete online orientation modules

Read the details for August deadlines.

September & October Deadlines, Dates, & Action Items

  • September 6: Deadline to Register for all Core Placement/Waiver Exams at 5:00pm
  • Wednesday September 6 – Friday, September 8, 2023: Autumn pre-registration period
  • Early September: Deadline to submit proof of non-COVID immunizations
  • September 13, 2023: Analytical Politics I Waiver Exam
  • September 13, 2023: Microeconomics I Waiver Exam
  • September 14, 2023: Analytical Politics II Waiver Exam
  • September 14, 2023: Advanced Statistics I Placement/Waiver Exam
  • September 15, 2023: Microeconomics II Waiver Exam
  • September 15, 2023: Advanced Statistics II Waiver Exam
  • September 15, 2023: Deadline to complete CliftonStrengths Leadership Assessment
  • September 18, 2023: Required math exam
  • September 18, 2023: Registration opens for autumn quarter classes
  • Mid-September: Autumn quarter tuition bill due date
  • September 26, 2023: Start of the Autumn Academic Quarter
  • Mid-October: Deadline to confirm/waive University Student Health Insurance (U-SHIP)

Read the details for September & October deadlines.