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Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Applications for the 2025–2026 school year were due on November 8, 2024, we are no longer accepting applications.  

We strongly encourage you to fill out an inquiry form to let us know of your interest in our school. The inquiry form is not an application, but lets us know of your continued interest. If space appears likely to be available, we may contact you to begin an application. Fill out the inquiry form here.

University of Chicago Recruited Faculty & Academics: Under certain circumstances, recruited faculty and academics to the University of Chicago who are interested in Lab for the 2025-2026 academic year may still be considered for admission. Please fill out this information form to let us know details of your recruitment, and a member of our team will follow up. 

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The complete admissions process for the Laboratory Schools varies upon each of our four divisions. Click below to learn more about the specific admissions requirements for each division.

Early Childhood

Learn more about the Early Childhood admission process.

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Early Childhood Students

Lower School

Learn more about the Lower School admission process.

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Lower School Students

Middle School

Learn more about the Middle School admission process.

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Middle School Students

University High School

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In keeping with long-standing traditions and policies, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools considers students for admission on the basis of individual merit and does not  discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class under the law in its admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational policies, and other administered programs.

 

Status of Application

Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now closed.

To learn the status of your application, please log in to your account to see what items appear in your checklist. 

Further questions can be directed to admissions@ucls.uchicago.edu

For Recruited University of Chicago Faculty

If you are a recruited University of Chicago faculty interested in applying to Lab for your child, please contact, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Irene Reed.

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Admissions Team

The Lab Admissions team is here to guide you through the application process.

Irene Reed

Irene Reed

Director, Enrollment Management, Admissions & Financial Aid, Nursery 3–Grade 12
Lynn Sasamoto

Lynn Sasamoto

Associate Director, Admissions, Nursery 3–Grade 2
Manali Barua

Manali Barua

Assistant Director, Admissions, Grades 3–8
Kerry J. Tulson

Kerry J. Tulson

Assistant Director, Admissions & Financial Aid, High School
Arcelia Guerrero

Arcelia Guerrero

Admissions Associate
Erika Jakes

Erika Jakes

Admissions Associate