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Apply for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Considering Lab for the upcoming fall term? We’d love to hear from you! Although many of our grades are full, our enrollment needs can shift. We invite you to submit an inquiry; our team reviews these regularly and will reach out with an invitation to apply should space become available in your student’s grade.

Looking further ahead? If you are interested in enrollment for Fall 2027, we encourage you to submit an inquiry now. Joining our inquiry list ensures you will receive timely updates regarding our admissions timeline, upcoming open houses, and the official start of the application season.

University of Chicago Recruited Faculty & Academics, please fill out this information form, 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

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Early Childhood Students

Lower School

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Lower School Students

Middle School

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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

While Lab is still accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year, priority consideration for both admissions and financial aid will be given to applicants who met the initial application deadline of November 10, 2025 and the Financial Aid deadline of December 1.

To begin the application process, please click here. 

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

Director, Enrollment Management

Kerry J. Tulson

Assistant Director, Admissions & Financial Aid

Manali Barua

Assistant Director, Admissions

Bryce Wilcoxson

Assistant Director, Admissions

Emma Tsai

Admissions Associate