Students gain undergraduate-level credit and personalized attention from UChicago faculty and researchers, with an opportunity for early admission consideration to the University of Chicago.
The UChicago Summer Session: 3 Week Immersion (STEM) program offers high school students a transformative opportunity to experience college-level learning at the University of Chicago. Participants engage in undergraduate-level, graded courses in various STEM fields, receiving personalized attention from faculty, researchers, and professionals. The curriculum incorporates in-depth discussions, research projects, seminars, and hands-on activities, allowing students to dive deeply into specific academic areas. This immersive experience is designed to foster critical thinking skills and provide valuable insights into the academic rigor of a top-tier institution. Students will gain academic credit equivalent to a full, quarter-long undergraduate course. The program also offers opportunities for co-curricular activities and exploration of the vibrant campus and city of Chicago.
Students will be in class Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break, engaging in lectures, discussions, research projects, seminars, and hands-on activities.
This program is ideal for academically advanced and ambitious high school students in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who are at least 14 years old and eager to explore undergraduate-level STEM concepts and practices.
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