PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Chicago
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Enrichment camp
- Information year
- Unconfirmed
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- The palaeontology option studies fossil collection, analysis and conservation with Field Museum scientists in the field and lab. Biological research is a separate practicum.
Eligibility and international applicants
Applicants must be in grades 10–11 and at least 15. All participants must live on campus, including Chicago residents. Graded courses carry 200 Chicago units, equivalent to two undergraduate courses.
The specific international pathway still needs confirmation. Do not assume eligibility for Chinese applicants.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Students must be at least 15 years old. Official source ↗
Eligibility
- Applicants must be in grades 10–11 and at least 15. All participants must live on campus, including Chicago residents. Graded courses carry 200 Chicago units, equivalent to two undergraduate courses. Official source ↗
Application and payment dates
- There is one deadline to submit your application: February 11, 2026. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- Chicago lists the residential Practicum at $15,200 before financial aid. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- The palaeontology option studies fossil collection, analysis and conservation with Field Museum scientists in the field and lab. Biological research is a separate practicum. Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗summer.uchicago.edu
- Official source 2 ↗summer.uchicago.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.