UChicago welcomes first-year applications from students who will complete a high school diploma or the equivalent before enrolling. Students are admitted to begin in the Fall term only. Students who are concurrently enrolled in college courses or in a dual-enrollment program with high school and a college should apply as first-year applicants.

Students who have completed full-time study at a 2 or 4 year college after graduating from high school may apply as transfer students using the Coalition Application only.