# Apply

**Source**: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/application/

## At UChicago, you are more than just a number

We care about you and who you really are, not what you think we want to see in an application. There's no one piece of information—academic and extracurricular records, essays, letters of recommendation, or SAT/ACT scores—that alone determines whether you would be a good fit for the College. Instead, we want you to, through your application, show us who you are in your own voice. What is your story? Why did you choose to pursue certain opportunities? What activities are most meaningful to you? The very best way to approach your UChicago application is to simply be yourself and write in your own voice.

[**Start/Complete** Your UChicago Application](/account/)

You can start your UChicago Account at any time and begin working on your essays as early as June 1st.

## Find the Application Plan That Fits Your Needs

The University of Chicago offers first-year applicants a choice of four application plans. Your application will go through the same careful review process no matter which of these plans you choose, so you should pick the one that best suits you. We encourage you to consider a broad range of college options before making a decision about where and how to apply.

Early Decision I

#### Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

#### Decision Date

Mid-December

#### Reply Date

Mid-January

Early Decision II

#### Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

#### Decision Date

Mid-February

#### Reply Date

Mid-March

Regular Decision

#### Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

#### Decision Date

Late March

#### Reply Date

May 1st

# Application Materials

Get your application ready by reviewing the required, optional, and additional materials listed below. Each applicant is expected to submit the required materials, while some students may need to provide additional information depending on their background, interests, and application choice. Materials vary slightly for specialized groups, such as veterans, international, and prospective transfer students.

Please note that, with the exception of prospective students-at-large, admission is offered for entrance in the Autumn Quarter only. We encourage all applicants to review the guidelines carefully.

### Required Application Materials

These are materials required of all prospective students applying to UChicago

- [Application for Admission and Supplement Essays ➔](/apply/application/required-materials/)
- [No Harm Testing Policy ➔](/apply/application/required-materials/#no-harm-testing)
- [Two Teacher Evaluations ➔](/apply/application/required-materials/#two-teacher-evaluations)
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- [Application Fee or Automatic Fee Waiver ➔](/apply/application/required-materials/#application-fee)
- [Secondary School Report and Transcript ➔](/apply/application/required-materials/#secondary-school-report-and-transcript)

###### Transfer Applicant?

Review the [full list of requirements for transfer](/apply/transfer-applicants/) (including international transfer) applicants.

### Optional Materials

In addition to the required materials, students may wish to submit these optional items

- [Financial Aid Application ➔](/apply/application/optional-materials/#financial-aid-application-option)
- [Recommended Video Profile ➔](/apply/application/optional-materials/#video-profile-option)
- [Supplemental Materials: Optional Art, Creative, Research, or Other Supplements ➔](/apply/application/optional-materials/#supplemental-materials-option)

### Additional Guidance and Application Support

Specific instructions for students from a variety of backgrounds

- [First-Generation Applicants ➔](/apply/application/first-generation/)
- [Chicago Public Schools (CPS) ➔](/apply/application/chicago-public-schools/)
- [Rural & Small Town Applicants ➔](/apply/application/rural-small-town/)
- [Transfer Applicants ➔](/apply/transfer-applicants/)

- [International Applicants ➔](/apply/international-applicants/)
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## Submitting Documents

UChicago accepts Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir and the Common Application for both first-year and transfer applicants and Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir for transfer applicants. In order to expedite the assembly of your application (and save trees!), the Office of College Admissions prefers electronic submission of all documents through Apply Coalition, Powered by Scoir or the Common Application. Any additional materials you would like to be added to your application file should be sent to us through the methods outlined below:

###### Direct Upload\*

This is the fastest and most efficient method to submit documents to your application.

\*This is the preferred method\

###### Fax 773.702.0661

This is the preferred fax line for submission of any additional documents that you would like added to your application. If this line is busy due to high volume, you may use our secondary fax line, 773.834.5297.\

###### Mail Documents

**The Office of College Admissions**\
1101 E. 58th St.\
Rosenwald 129\
Chicago, IL 60637

###### Document Security

We discourage sending sensitive documents via email and believe that one of the other methods listed should be sufficient to ensure that your documents arrive to our office safely and securely.

However, if email is the only available method, first-year applicants may use [collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu](mailto:collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu) and transfer applicants may use [transferadmissions@uchicago.edu](mailto:transferadmissions@uchicago.edu) for the submission of application materials. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time.\

## Extenuating Circumstances Surrounding Application

If your application is delayed due to circumstances outside of your control, we are as flexible as possible with our application deadlines. Please email your regional admissions counselor to let them know your application will be delayed and they will be happy to grant you an extension. If there is anything else we can help with, please don't hesitate to reach out.