Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcript 
Several Essays 
1 Recommendation 
English Test 
Online Application From 
Parent/Guardian Consent 
Application is closed
The United World College (UWC) Global Academy brings together top students studying across the UWC’s 18 schools and colleges the opportunity to get an early taste of an exceptional college experience in a cohort-based model.
Non-credit
Residential
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Selected students will have the opportunity to participate in a week-long enrichment program featuring interdisciplinary model classes with leading faculty, tours of UChicago’s cutting-edge research facilities, and college application workshops. Students will also be exposed to the kinds of opportunities available in a large urban center for academic work and professional development through activities that showcase the city of Chicago. In the past, students have been able to attend improv shows, baseball games, architecture boat tours, and eat at some of Chicago’s most notable restaurants.
On-campus, residential
Students who are currently in their first year of the IBDP, are at least 14 years old, and enrolled at a UWC are invited to apply.
Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcript
Several Essays
1 Recommendation
English Test
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application materials include:
Online application
Transcript (official or unofficial)
Supplement & essays
At least one teacher recommendation
At least one parent confirmation email received
Applicants will be asked to respond to the following essay questions in the application:
Why did you choose the particular program/courses for which you have applied? How are they related to your current interests and future plans? Please be as specific as possible, and make sure your response covers each of the courses you elected. (Limit: 500 words)
“Since its founding, the University has been committed to the idea that a culture of rigorous inquiry requires an environment where diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas inform and stimulate intellectual exchange, challenge, and engagement.” -UChicago Office of the Provost. How does your perspective, experience or background contribute to this culture of inquiry in this program? What do you hope to gain or learn by engaging with peers from all over the U.S. or from different parts of the world? (Limit: 300 words)
Deadline
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY SUMMER SESSION COURSES HAS PASSED FOR SUMMER 2023!
Jul 09 - Jul 14
1 week
Residential
Costs for the program, inclusive of program activities and room and board, are completely covered.
Financial Aid
If you require financial assistance to cover roundtrip travel, please complete the financial aid application, which is part of the Summer Session Application.
Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcript
Several Essays
1 Recommendation
English Test
Online Application From
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application is closed
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