Pre-Enrollment Checklist April & May Next Steps June & July Next Steps August Next Steps September & October Next Steps June & July 2025 Pre-Enrollment Checklist ItemsSee details below for:Applying for a Grad PLUS LoanAccessing your UChicago email and network IDSubmitting transcriptsCompleting the math self-assessmentInformation on Core Course Waiver ExamsConnecting with your peersAccessing DataquestJune 1: Complete Grad PLUS Loan ApplicationDomestic and Permanent Residents OnlyStudents can begin applying for the Graduate PLUS Loans in June. A credit-check (valid for 180 days) is required for the Graduate PLUS. Please make sure that you complete the additional Graduate PLUS Master Note (MPN) can both be completed at https://studentloans.gov/. For additional information, please refer to UChicago Financial Aid website.June 1: Deadline to Claim Your UChicago Email and CNetIDAll StudentsClaim your UChicago email and network ID as soon as possible. You will need it to access many of the UChicago systems on this checklist and all official Harris and University communications will be sent to your UChicago email. You are responsible for reading all email correspondence.Note: To claim your UChicago email and network ID, you will need your UChicago ID number, which is an 8 digit number starting with "12." You should have received an email after you paid your deposit providing you with your UCID number. If you do not know your UCID number, please email Admissions, and they will look it up for you.June 5: Information released about Core Course Waiver ExamsMaster's Students (Except MACRM)We will hold Core Course Waiver Exams in September, before the start of Autumn Quarter. Master's students interested in waiving core courses based on prior coursework should sign up to take these exams. We will provide more information on these exams in early June. June 8: Deadline to complete Math Self-Assessment All Master's Students (Except MACRM)Complete the math self-assessment as soon as possible to help you decide whether to attend Math & Coding CampEarly June: Orientation Kick-Off MeetingsMeet the team of Orientation Leaders and start building your network of future policy leaders as you prep for orientation!June 18: Math & Coding Camp Registration OpensAll Master's Students (Except MACRM)Registration opens for this three-week review course designed to ensure that incoming master's students are prepared for the mandatory math exam held during Welcome Week.(PhD/MACRM students are required to participate in the Mathematical Methods Program.)June 30: Deadline for Federal Financial AidDomestic and Permanent Residents OnlyThe UChicago Financial Aid provides details about completing your FAFSA and other steps you need to follow to apply federal financial aid. Read more about your financial aid options.July 7: Access DataquestAccess the coding platform, Dataquest, to start building your skills in R. All incoming students receive free access to Dataquest, starting in the summer prior to beginning their program, through their second autumn quarter.Late July: Mid-Summer Orientation MeetingReconnect with fellow incoming student and Orientation Leaders and start getting ready for everything orientation!July 31: Deadline for Submitting Your TranscriptAll StudentsAll student must submit transcripts from their previous institutions by following these steps.