Summer Session
Undergraduate Summer Quarter
Join us this summer from wherever you are to explore new subjects, delve into a current interest with intense focus, get ahead on credits, and broaden your powers of perception when you earn college credit with undergraduate courses at the University of Chicago.
Visiting students can enroll in undergraduate courses drawn from the regular curriculum of the College at the University of Chicago, and will have access to the same exceptional educational resources that are available to all College students during the regular academic year. All of our classes are taught by distinguished professors and experienced lecturers. In these smaller class settings you will be able to receive personal attention from your professors and get to know other students in your class well.
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General Courses and Special Programs
- Most courses are three or five weeks long, although some are longer
- Check individual course listings to see if the course will be taught in-person or online
- Each summer course, regardless of length, is the equivalent of a full quarter-long (9 week) course, and meets for approximately 30 contact hours
- Holidays: No courses will be held on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19; Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, and Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2023
- Courses with insufficient enrollments will be canceled one month before the start of the course.
- Beginning and intermediate intensive modern language courses are designed for students wishing to develop proficiency across all four language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—at a speed that is the equivalent of a year or more of instruction during the regular academic year.
- Beginning and intermediate ancient language courses guide students in building and honing their reading abilities and their familiarity with ancient texts and culture.
- Reading for Research courses focus on the skills graduate students need to access scholarly texts in other languages.
- Heritage Language Courses that provide heritage speakers of selected languages the opportunity to strengthen their reading and writing skills, and jump-start their readiness for further coursework. See the separate Heritage Language Courses page for more information.
- Beginning Elementary Spanish or French III (SPAN or FREN 10300) for students who placed into these courses but would like to begin Language, History, and Culture I (SPAN or FREN 20100) in the Autumn. See the September Term page for more information.
Over eighty courses across the disciplines are offered during Summer Quarter* to help students achieve their academic goals.
Current UChicago College students should use UChicago Course Search: Summer Quarter and September Term courses will be listed here starting February 7, 2023, and will always have the most up-to-date information. Students should self-register no later than May 31; to register or change your enrollment after May 31, submit the Enrollment Request form. September Term courses are only open to UChicago students; see the September Term page for more information.
Visiting undergraduate students should use the Summer Session Course Finder to review the Summer Quarter* course offerings that are open to them. To register or change your enrollment, email summersession@uchicago.edu.
All Students
The University of Chicago’s Summer Institute in Social Research Methods (SISRM) combines classroom instruction, workshops, and hands-on research experience for UChicago undergraduate and early-career graduate students. This five-week session offers accelerated training in theoretically-grounded research methodologies to better understand and develop more informed policy and program solutions to real-world problems, including challenges in public health, criminal justice, economics, human development and other areas.
Courses: Participants must enroll in at least one Summer Quarter course that is part of the SISRM to be part of the program. However, students do not have to be a part of SISRM to enroll in a given course. Visit the SISRM website for more information about course offerings included in the program.
Research Opportunities: UChicago undergraduates enrolled in the SISRM are eligible to participate in the research assistant grant program which provides a faculty-mentored research experience in summer. Awardees will work as paid part-time research assistants on an ongoing research project of a Social Sciences faculty member. Go here to learn more.
Visiting Students: SISRM as a program is only open to UChicago students, but visiting students can enroll in an SISRM-affiliated course through the Visiting Undergraduate program.
Summer Quarter SLI
Summer Quarter offers several categories of language courses:
See additional Summer Quarter term details below and the Summer Language Institute page for additional language program details.
September Term SLI
September Term in Summer Session is only open to UChicago students going into their second, third, or fourth years and also offers:
Rooted in the University of Chicago Principles of Free Expression, the Parrhesia Summer Academy offers innovative and engaging curricula in the theory and practice of free expression, public discourse, and democratic engagement. Summer classes are taught with the rigor and critical thinking that are the hallmarks of a University of Chicago education.
The Academy’s offerings are part of the Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse which embodies The University of Chicago’s commitment to open and vigorous civic deliberation and dialogue. Small classes allow for individual attention, plenty of opportunity for participation and communication with the instructor and peers.
Parrhesia Summer Academy offers programs for High School Students, Undergraduate Students, and Educators.
Summer Business Scholars: Building the New Venture
Chicago Booth's approach to teaching helps you build an analytical framework rooted in problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will set you apart from your peers in the classroom and in recruiting. We prepare you to excel with employers and to make an immediate impact on your organization upon beginning your internship or full-time job, giving you the knowledge and tools you’ll need to think decisively and act confidently.
Financial Math: Quantitative Portfolio Management and Algorithmic Trading
The University of Chicago welcomes students with strong quantitative skills to explore opportunities in the field of Financial Math. This course for current undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in Quantitative Portfolio Management and Algorithmic Trading provides a rigorous introduction to modern applications in Financial Math through an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered via remote instruction by lecturers and industry experts affiliated with the Financial Math MS program at UChicago.
See the Summer Business/Financial Math page for additional details.
The Summer Workshop provides a space for undergraduate students interested in journalism, criticism, politics, art, and nonprofit work to learn about and practice engaging the public through dialogue and writing. The theme of this year’s workshop is “the future,” and its central questions are: How do we think about the future, especially when we cannot trust that it will be better than the present? What do we owe future generations?
All students, including current UChicago students, must submit a Summer Session application for consideration to join this program. All student expenses, including tuition, room, and board, will be covered and participation in the workshop will count for three college credits.
You can find more information on The Point Program for Public Thinking’s Summer Workshop page.
Summer Quarter Essentials
Self-enrollment for UChicago undergraduate and graduate students begins February 14 and ends May 31. After May 31, all add and drop requests must go to Val Huston at vhuston@uchicago.edu.
- Visiting students must pay a $1,000 deposit within one week of acceptance.
- Bills for Summer Quarter charges will be sent to all students in June; payment in full will be due in late July.
- Enrolled students can drop a three- or four-week Summer Session course through Friday of the first week of the course.
- Enrolled students can drop a five-, six-, seven-, or eight-week Summer Session course through Friday of the second week of the course.
- a “W” will appear as the course grade and
- 100% of tuition will be billed
Summer Quarter courses can be anywhere from 3-10 weeks long, with the quarter ranging from June 12- August 18.
Most Summer Quarter courses are 3 weeks long and occur either June 13-July 1 or July 5-July 22. July 25-August 12 courses are reserved for the third and final course in a three-course sequence. These sequences, such as Self, Culture, and Society, can be completed in just 9 weeks in back-to-back three-week sessions.
| Three-Week Sessions | Term |
|---|---|
| June 12–June 30, 2023 | Summer Quarter |
| July 3–July 21, 2023 | Summer Quarter |
| July 24–August 11, 2023 | Summer Quarter |
| August 28-September 15, 2023 | September Term* |
Current UChicago students should check UChicago Course Search for the exact dates of all courses. Summer Quarter courses will be visible on February 7; self-enrollment opens on February 14. Visiting undergraduate students can find information on available courses and how to apply on the Summer Session website.
No courses will take place on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19; Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4; or Labor Day, September 5, 2023.
*September Term is open to UChicago students only; see the September Term page for additional details.
Current UChicago Students
Current UChicago students must request term activation prior to self-registration. Self-registration for Summer Quarter occurs through My UChicago and opens on February 14. See the Current UChicago Students page for more information on Summer Quarter and September Term registration.
Visiting Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The application for Summer 2023 programs is now open. See the Visiting Students page for more information or go here to continue your application.
The current UChicago students summer page has information regarding waitlists.
If a Visiting Student would otherwise be accepted but a course is full, their place on the waitlist will be managed by Summer Session staff.
Because Summer Session courses are on a more intensive schedule, it is not feasible to take the same number of courses concurrently as you would during a normal academic quarter and two Summer Quarter or September Term courses are the equivalent of a full-time course load. While it is not recommended, students can take up to five total courses in the summer, as long as they are not enrolled in more than two courses that take place during the same dates. Some Summer Language Institute courses are 300 units and, therefore considered full-time by themselves.
Summer Quarter 2023
| Tuition: | $4,500 per 100-unit course $7,725 per 300-unit SLI intensive course |
| Student Services Fee: | $500 |
Students can apply for a waiver of the Summer Quarter Student Life Fee if they live over 50 miles from campus. Apply for a waiver through your My.UChicago portal after bills are posted.
Billing
Summer Scholarships
Limited financial aid is offered to current UChicago undergraduates through the Office of College Aid via the Summer Scholarship program. These partial scholarships help defray the cost of attending Summer Session programs for current UChicago students who receive aid during the academic year. Summer Scholarships may be applied to all undergraduate programs administered by the Summer Session office: Summer Language Institute, and Summer Quarter. Information and links to Summer Scholarships are available here.
Current undergraduate students in the College may also be eligible to apply for Summer Pell Grants or Stafford loans for assistance. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at college-aid@uchicago.edu for more information.
Parrhesia Program on Free Expression and Public Discourse Summer Academy
The Parrhesia Summer Academy has a limited amount of funding available to help defray the cost of tuition and on-campus room and board (if applicable) for UChicago students. To be considered for these awards, please submit a Parrhesia Summer Academy Scholarship application as early as possible. We review all Parrhesia Summer Academy Scholarship Applications on a rolling basis, by March 1st (first round), then April 6, 2023 (round 2) or until funds run out, whichever comes first.
Visiting Undergraduate and Graduate Students may apply for aid awarded through their home institution – check with your school’s financial aid office to see if this is available. The UChicago Office of Financial Aid cannot process awards for non-degree students.
Summer Language Institute
Need-Based Aid
The Summer Language Institute has a limited amount of financial aid to help defray the cost of attendance for some visiting students who demonstrate financial need. To be considered for these need-based financial aid awards, all application materials and financial aid form must be completed in your application status page. We will review all aid applications received by the extended application deadline of April 6, 2023. Please note that we anticipate only being able to make aid offers to a portion of financial aid applicants.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship program is administered by the federal government for American graduate students who are concentrating in a modern foreign language and a program that includes international or area studies. Students from other universities may apply FLAS funds awarded at their home institution to eligible Summer Language Institute courses, and may receive additional scholarship aid from SLI to cover the difference between SLI tuition costs and your FLAS award. Contact the Summer Session office at summersession@uchicago.edu for more information.
Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Traveling Scholars Program
Students who want to enroll and whose home institutions are part of the BTAA must apply as Visiting Students to the Summer Language Institute and email summersession@uchicago.edu. They are eligible for a scholarship equal to 50% tuition per course.
Parrhesia Program on Free Expression and Public Discourse Summer Academy
The Parrhesia Summer Academy has a limited amount of funding available to help defray the cost of tuition and on-campus room and board (if applicable) for visiting students. To be considered for these awards, please submit a Parrhesia Summer Academy Scholarship application as early as possible. We review all Parrhesia Summer Academy Scholarship Applications on a rolling basis, by March 1st (first round), then April 6, 2023 (round 2) or until funds run out, whichever comes first.
Summer Session Tuition Benefit
Dependent children of University of Chicago full-time, benefits-eligible faculty, other academic appointees, and staff who are admitted to select Summer Session programs operated by the College will receive 25% off tuition costs for up to two Summer Session courses. For more information, refer to the Summer Session Tuition Benefit page.
This is the refund schedule for UChicago and visiting undergraduate students in Summer Quarter undergraduate courses and programs (including Summer Language Institute) only. For pre-college course policies, visit summer.uchicago.edu for more information.
Please check the course start and end dates in Class Search, these are the dates used when calculating eligibility to drop and/or withdraw from a course.
Dropping a course - without a "W" on the transcript
UChicago students who drop a course on or before the relevant deadline will not be billed for that course and the course will not appear on the student’s transcript. Visiting undergraduate students who drop a course by the relevant deadline will not be billed for their course, but will not be refunded their $1,000 deposit (all deposits are non-refundable).
Withdrawing from a course - with a "W" on the transcript
Requests to drop a course submitted after the drop deadline (4:00pm CST of the dates listed below) will be processed as a course withdrawal, which means:
The deadline to request a withdrawal from a course is the day before the final exam or before the final project due date.
|
COURSE LENGTH |
START DATE |
END DATE |
DROP DEADLINE |
| Summer Quarter | |||
|
3 weeks |
6/12/23 |
6/30/2023 |
6/16/23 |
|
4 weeks |
6/12/23 |
7/7/23 |
6/16/23 |
|
5 weeks |
6/12/23 |
7/14/23 |
6/23/23 |
|
6 weeks |
6/12/23 |
7/21/23 |
6/23/23 |
| 7 weeks | 6/12/23 | 7/28/23 |
6/23/23 |
|
8 weeks |
6/12/23 |
8/4/23 |
6/23/23 |
|
9 weeks |
6/12/23 |
8/11/23 |
6/23/23 |
|
3 weeks |
7/3/23 |
7/21/23 | 7/7/23 |
|
5 weeks |
7/17/23 | 8/18/23 | 7/21/23 |
|
3 weeks |
7/24/23 |
8/20/23 | 7/28/23 |
|
September Term |
|||
|
3 weeks |
8/28/23 |
9/15/23 | 9/1/23 |
Current UChicago College students may add or drop courses via my.uchicago.edu through May 31. UChicago undergraduates wishing to add or drop a Summer Quarter course after May 31 must submit a request via the Undergraduate Enrollment Change Request form. The date the request is submitted will be used as the effective drop date.
Summer Quarter Housing
Housing and dining for Summer Session (including Summer Quarter and September Term) will cost $1,100 per week and all housing assignments must include the dining plan. A $1000 deposit is required to complete the housing application and is not refundable, even if housing is cancelled prior to the appropriate finalization deadline.
This information does not apply to the MBL Summer Quarter courses; see the MBL page for details.
- Breakfast: 7:30–9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
During Summer Session 2023, students over the age of 18 will live in a residence hall that is used by UChicago undergraduates during the regular academic year. The specific residence hall will be announced during Spring 2023. These air-conditioned facilities offer single and double rooms. Each floor is accessible by elevator and has a community bathroom. We designate gender-specific areas in Summer Session residence halls, including community bathrooms. Single-user bathrooms are also available in each community.
All bedrooms are fully furnished with an extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, dresser, bookshelves, lighting, and window treatments. Amenities include: multiple lounges and recreation rooms, computer labs, music practice rooms, laundry facilities, wireless internet service, vending and ice machines, and 24-hour front desk service.
The Summer Session Office can only make housing arrangements for students in the buildings assigned to us by Summer Conferences; we cannot make arrangements for any other type of campus housing (married student housing, I-House, sublets, etc.) and we cannot guarantee a particular building or room within the hall.
Current UChicago and Visiting Students who are enrolled in at least one in-person course during Summer Quarter or September Term are eligible to apply for housing for the duration of their course. Visiting Students who require a student visa must be enrolled in two in-person courses to be eligible.
The period of assignment is based on course enrollment. Students will be able to move into Summer Quarter or September Term housing on the Sunday before their course(s) begin and will move out the Saturday after their course ends. Courses during Summer Quarter may begin as early as June 12 and may end as late as August 18. All September Term courses run from August 28 through September 15.
If there is a gap between Summer Quarter and September Term courses, students will need to arrange outside accommodation during the gap period. No storage of items will be available during a gap period; students are required to move all items out at the end of their Summer Quarter or September Term stay.
There is one exception: students who live in housing during September Term and who have a housing contract for Autumn Quarter 2023 do have the option of extending their September Term housing assignment to cover the week gap between September Term and Autumn Quarter.
| Feb 14 | Summer Session Housing Application for Undergraduate Students opens |
| May 1 | Housing application deadline and finalization date for classes beginning June 12 |
| Jun 1 | Housing application deadline and finalization date for classes beginning on or after July 3 |
| Jun 11 | Move-in for Summer Quarter classes beginning June 12 |
| Jul 2 | Move-in for Summer Quarter classes beginning July 3 |
| Aug 27 | Move-in for September Term classes (all courses run Aug 28- Sep 15) |
Once you submit a housing application and deposit, housing arrangements will be made for you and you will be scheduled to move in the Sunday before your course begins, per the timeline above. These arrangements become final and binding on May 1 if your course begins on June 12 in Summer Quarter. These arrangements become final and binding on June 1 if your course begins on or after July 3 and this applies to both Summer Quarter and September Term courses and housing. After the appropriate finalization date, you will be held liable for all charges associated with housing and dining; these charges cannot be refunded or reduced after the appropriate finalization date.
Housing and dining for Summer Session (including Summer Quarter and September Term) will cost $1,100 per week and all housing assignments must include the dining plan. A $1000 deposit is required to complete the housing application and is not refundable, even if housing is cancelled prior to the appropriate finalization deadline. After submitting the Summer Session Housing Application for Undergraduate Students, you will be directed to a CashNet payment site to pay your $1000 non-refundable deposit.
Late Housing Applications
If space permits, students may be able to add housing or dining after the application deadlines.
Changes to Housing Arrangements
If you change your housing and dining arrangements by reducing your number of weeks or withdraw from housing altogether after the June 1 finalization date, no matter when you were scheduled to move in, you will be held liable for all charges associated with your original arrangements. By submitting a housing application, you indicate you are aware of, and agree to abide by, the policy regarding finalization of housing arrangements.
Additional Information
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please email Val Huston, vhuston@uchicago.edu.
Students enrolled in summer courses who opt to live on campus can check in to their designated residence hall the day before their classes start, beginning Sunday, June 11, 2023 and no earlier.
Unfortunately, the Summer Session office does not have any housing available during the time between the end of Spring Quarter and the beginning of Summer Quarter for current residents of UChicago undergraduate residences. Those who are planning to stay on campus for Summer Quarter will still have to move out for the period between quarters and make arrangements for housing elsewhere. Questions about storage options in your current residence hall should be addressed to your current residence hall staff. The Summer Session office cannot guarantee or make arrangements for any other hall or for any other academic quarter.
You must check out of your residence hall by 9 a.m. the day after your classes end. For example, if your last class is on Friday, June 30, then you must check out of the residence hall by 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 1. All Summer Session students must be checked out of the residence hall by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
A Maroon Dollars-based meal plan is available to students living on campus for on-campus dining commons and can be used there or at a number of retail establishments on campus. No other dining options are available during the summer, and credit is not issued for meals not eaten. Commuter students are welcome to pay cash to eat in the dining hall when it is open.
Summer Dining Commons have vegetarian and vegan options at every meal. If you have food allergies or other special dietary needs, please list them in the space provided on the Housing Application; Campus Dining needs advance notice to best accommodate any special needs. Please be aware that the kosher and halal stations in the dining hall during the regular academic year are not open during the summer.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served cafeteria-style in the summer Dining Commons seven days a week. You may come in for meals at any time during serving hours:
Note that times are subject to change.
In an effort to control waste, Campus Dining does not allow anyone to take food out of the dining commons other than to grab a cookie or an ice cream cone on your way out. Maroon Dollars will allow you to seek options outside of the dining hall if you are unable to go during regular serving hours.
Housing and dining for Summer Session (including Summer Quarter and September Term) will cost $1,100 per week. All housing assignments must include the dining plan.
Single rooms are available, but are limited in number. Please indicate your room preference on the housing application.
If you request to live in a double room or apartment and would like to request a specific roommate of the same gender, both you and that person must list each other as a requested roommate when requesting housing during your housing registration.
When you check in to the hall, you will receive a room number and mailing address information.
Mail can be picked up at the front desk of the hall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Front Desk will sign for all priority packages (24 hours a day). Students receiving packages will have a package slip in the expanding file at the Front Desk in the Summer Session section. Please do not have mail sent until you receive your room number at check-in. Mail that arrives for Summer Quarter students before they move in or after they depart will be returned to sender.
The only people who can stay in your room are you and your roommate(s), if applicable. Guests are welcome to visit you in your residence hall room (so long as you meet them at the front desk and they sign in); however, guests cannot stay overnight in student rooms: no exceptions will be made. Hosts are always responsible for the behavior of campus guests; visitors are expected to conform to the behavioral standards set for students at the University.