June & July 2026 Pre-Enrollment Checklist Items

See details below for:

  • Accessing your UChicago email and network ID
  • Submitting transcripts
  • Completing the math self-assessment
  • Information on Core Course Waiver Exams
  • Connecting with your peers
  • Accessing Dataquest

All Students

Claim 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.


All Master's Students (Except MACRM)

Complete the math self-assessment as soon as possible to help you decide whether to attend Math & Coding Camp


Early June: Orientation Kick-Off Meetings

Meet the team of Orientation Leaders and start building your network of future policy leaders as you prep for orientation!


Mid-June:

All 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 Aid

Domestic and Permanent Residents Only

The 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.


Mid-July: Access Dataquest

Access 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 Meeting (virtual)

Reconnect with fellow incoming student and Orientation Leaders and start getting ready for everything orientation!


July 20: Deadline to submit your preferred name and pronouns

Your preferred name and pronouns will be available in the university directory and will be used by university faculty and staff. You can update your preferred name and pronouns in my.UChicago.


July 31: Deadline for Submitting Your Transcript

All Students

All student must submit transcripts from their previous institutions by following these steps.