University of Chicago: Pre-College Programs

Discover the awesome course opportunities for high school students this summer with the University of Chicago. Within a supportive community, students from all over the globe are exposed to diverse ideas in classes taught by world-class faculty and instructors. In their classes, students are given the chance to take intellectual risks, dive more deeply into subject matter, and discuss questions that go beyond the realm of their high school curriculum.

 Whether you're looking for creative writing workshops, preview courses in STEM fields, or to explore theories of economic policy, philosophy, and free expression, the University of Chicago pre-college programs offer you the opportunity to engage with faculty, staff, and other talented high school students at one of the world's great intellectual destinations. Live in residence while enrolled in one of our Immersion courses or take classes online through Summer Online or Summer College. Need-based financial aid, along with our Enrichment programs, make it possible for students from all over the world to access summer learning at UChicago.