UChicago 4+1 Scholars Master's Programs
A master’s degree from the University of Chicago is an incredible opportunity to enhance your future—empowering you professionally, academically, and personally. As a UChicago 4+1 Scholar, you will enhance your skills to complement your bachelor’s degree and in just a year gain advanced skills and expertise that leads to higher salaries and fast-tracked opportunities. The value of a UChicago degree is unmatched in the breadth of opportunities available, where you will gain a deeper understanding of your chosen field and gain expertise that provides real-world returns.
Take your career to the next level with UChicago’s 4+1 graduate programs! These special programs allow you to continue your intellectual journey right here in Hyde Park and graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, typically within 5 years.*
These programs are a great option for students who want to:
Boost their earning potential.
Build specialized skills.
Enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
Pivot to a new career field.

“I decided to pursue a master's before medical school to learn about concerns with access to care for under-resourced communities, structures of insurance-physician-consumer relationships, and market regulations, leading to me becoming a well informed and holistic practitioner. My four years at The College were filled with curiosity, support, and passion, so it was a no-brainer accepting my offer. UChicago is home!” – Satvik (SJ) Jain, AB’24
How to Apply
Applications will open September 1, 2025 for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year applicants. The deadlines for this year are as follows:
Round 1: November 3, 2025
Round 2: January 12, 2026
Round 3: April 13, 2026
Rolling Round (only open to 4th years): May 29, 2026
Please note that it is not guaranteed that all programs will participate in each round. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Second Year and Third Year Applicants
At the beginning of their second or third year in the College, students can apply for a special accelerated admission program into one of the eligible master’s programs. Participating students can lock in their spot with their preferred master’s program and receive an initial automatic $5,000 scholarship for their master's program and a $5,000 internship stipend to be used while they are in the College.
Fourth Year Applicants
Fourth-years can apply to participating programs via 4+1, and can apply to any other UChicago graduate programs directly. Graduating students who apply through the 4+1 Scholars Program are eligible to receive an initial automatic $5,000 scholarship to their master's program, along with special career support.
Eligible Programs & Admissions Criteria
All admissions criteria below are for applicants applying through the 4+1 Scholars Program. After being accepted to the UChicago 4+1 Scholars Program, students must continue to meet the criteria below to maintain their eligibility for their graduate program, including completing all required coursework before matriculation.
Arts and Humanities Division

Biological Sciences Division

Booth School of Business

Harris School of Public Policy

Physical Sciences Division

Physical Sciences Division
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Graham School

Course Credit
Please note that as a 4+1 Scholar, you matriculate into the master’s program after graduation from the College. The 4+1 program does not allow you to double count your undergraduate coursework toward your master’s degree. If you are interested in starting your master’s degree while still in undergrad, please consider a Joint Degree Program.
Questions?
To learn more about UChicago 4+1 Scholars, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Alyssa Nelson at alyssanelson@uchicago.edu.
Social Sciences Division
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.5 GPA during your time in the College.
Successfully complete one of the following courses with a grade of B+ or higher:
ECON 10200 Principles of Macroeconomics
GLST 23101 Global Studies I
PLSC 28901 Introduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 29000 Introductions to International Relations
As an alternative to completing prerequisite coursework, CIR will accept a Political Science major with B+ average in advanced political science coursework.
Learn more about the master's program here.
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.6 GPA during your time in the College and 3.7 in ECON courses
Take the following four courses:
ECON 20000 or ECON 20010
ECON 20100 or ECON 20110
ECON 20200 or ECON 20210
ECON 21020 or ECON 21030
Students admitted through 4+1 Scholars are admitted to the standard program only. Students who wish to join the Intensive Research track must submit an additional petition directly to the Division of the Social Sciences during their fourth year in the College; students will not be considered for the track prior to then. Requirements to join the track include:
Successful completion of Honors Econometrics
Successful completion of the Honors Core Sequence
3.8 Economics major GPA
Successful completion of at least 2 ECMA courses
Submission of a 20 page paper written for an Econ course as part of the petition process
Learn more about the master's program here.
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.3 GPA during your time in the College
Learn more about the master's program here.
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.3 GPA during your time in the College
Psychology major
At least one Psychology lab experience
At least one Psychology research methods course completed at the B+ level or above (PSYC 2022 or more advanced research methods course)
At least one Statistics course completed at the B+ level or above (PYSC 20250, PSYC 20100, STAT 22000, or more advanced STAT course)
Learn more about the master's program here.
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.3 GPA during your time in the College
Take the following pre-requisite courses and achieve a B- or better in them:
The first two courses in the Perspectives sequence: MACS 10000-10100.
The first two courses in the computer programming sequence: MACS 10111-10112, or equivalent coursework.
At least two social science electives.
Learn more about the master's program here.
Admissions Criteria through 4+1 Scholars Program:
Maintain 3.6 GPA during your time in the College with 3.7 GPA in ECON courses
Take the following pre-requisite courses:
ECON 20000/20010, ECON 20100/20110, ECON 20200/20210
ECON 21020/21030
The two-course MACSS-Econ Perspectives sequence: MACS 10000-10150.
At least two courses from the computer programming sequence: MACS 10111-10112, the more advanced MACS 10121-10122, or equivalent coursework.
One additional elective in Economics.
Learn more about the master's program here.