On January 7, Lab seniors gathered for a panel with alumni who shared their college experiences and advice, helping the Class of 2025 prepare for their next chapter.
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.
Get Started Here
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.
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.
Admissions Team
The Lab Admissions team is here to guide you through the application process.

Irene Reed

Lynn Sasamoto

Manali Barua

Kerry J. Tulson

Arcelia Guerrero
