University of Chicago
Finalists who rank UChicago
If you are a Finalist who ranked UChicago, your National College Match application will be sent to UChicago, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Requirements
University of Chicago Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and University of Chicago may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, University of Chicago will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
You must submit the full QuestBridge application and the UChicago supplement along with an official transcript, School Report, and two teacher recommendations. The University of Chicago Supplement (available through your UChicago Account) requires one short essay on why you would like to attend the University of Chicago, and one extended essay on your choice from a list of seven prompts.
Select the “Early Action” option (not “Early Decision I”, “Regular Decision”, or “Early Decision II”) in your UChicago Account.
The University of Chicago does not charge an application fee for QuestBridge applicants.
Students may indicate on their UChicago Supplement if they plan to share to their standardized testing. This will not be indicated on the QuestBridge application. Submitting an SAT or ACT is optional and not required for admission. In addition to being test-optional, UChicago practices a “No Harm” policy for application review when considering SAT or ACT scores. Any SAT or ACT score submitted will only be used in review if it will positively affect an applicant’s chance of admission. Test scores that may negatively impact an admission decision will not be considered in review.
If a student indicates that they would like their application to be reviewed without testing, the testing will not be considered in the application review, even if it is listed on the QuestBridge application.
For students who wish to apply with their standardized test scores, UChicago will review your application using self-reported SAT or ACT scores from your QuestBridge application. You may also self-report test scores through your UChicago account.
Students choosing to include SAT or ACT scores will be required to submit official score reports after they are admitted and choose to enroll at UChicago. When you request official scores from the College Board and/or ACT, do NOT use the rush reporting service. If official test scores are included on your official high school transcript, you will not need to submit any additional test score information to UChicago.
Students are invited to submit scores from any English proficiency examination they believe represents their English language ability. If you feel as though mastery of the English language is already represented throughout your application, you are not required to submit formal exam scores.
Signed, with all schedules and W-2 forms. Include personal, business, and corporate partnership tax returns. Submit directly to UChicago using the cover sheet on the Financial Aid Resources page.
Tax documents should be uploaded through your UChicago Account or faxed to the Office of Financial Aid (see Contact Information below).
Directly uploading materials through your UChicago Account is the fastest and most efficient method to submit documents to your application. UChicago will not accept emailed tax information.
This is a short, free online worksheet available through your UChicago Account.
Please note that UChicago no longer accepts the CSS Profile.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 001774
Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to UChicago.
U.S. Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens only.
Finalists who do not match will automatically receive an Early Action admission decision. If students receive a decision of defer, they can choose to join UChicago’s Early Decision II (EDII) or Regular Decision (RD) rounds. Please submit your updated grades when they become available.
Finalists who are applying EDII or RD must submit your updated grades when they become available.
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select University of Chicago on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to University of Chicago (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your University of Chicago Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to University of Chicago on December 12 and University of Chicago may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the University of Chicago applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to University of Chicago.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to University of Chicago as detailed in the table below.
Finalists who ranked UChicago (and did not match to a binding college, and received an Early Action decision from UChicago)
Finalists who did not rank UChicago
UChicago does not charge an application fee for students applying for need-based aid.
UChicago offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. All test scores may be self-reported, if sent to the university.
UChicago offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. All test scores may be self-reported, if sent to the university.
Finalists who ranked UChicago (and did not match to a binding college, and received an Early Action decision from UChicago)
Finalists who did not rank UChicago
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 001774
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens
Federal financial aid requires only the FAFSA. UChicago strongly encourages all families to submit the FAFSA as well as the UChicago Financial Aid Worksheet and tax returns to maximize your funding options.
Tax documents can be uploaded through your UChicago Account or faxed to the Office of Financial Aid (see Contact Information)
Directly uploading materials through your UChicago Account is the fastest and most efficient method to submit documents to your application. UChicago will not accept emailed documents.