Non-Degree Visiting Student FAQs
Graduate Non-Degree Visiting Students are advanced doctoral students in the process of conducting research and writing dissertations at other institutions who need to work with faculty and use resources at the University of Chicago Divinity School for up to one year to advance their projects. NDV Students are considered full-time students and are granted access to libraries, athletics facilities, and electronic networks, but they are not eligible to enroll formally in courses or hold teaching appointments within the university. In return for access to University of Chicago resources, NDV Students are charged a small tuition bill and are subject to university fees and insurance requirements. For more information, contact the Divinity School Dean of Students Office at divinityadmissions@uchicago.edu.
2025-26 Application Deadlines and Enrollment Dates:
The application deadline for the graduate NDVS program depends on the start term of the planned visit. The non-degree visiting student status must correspond to one or more academic quarters at the University of Chicago. Graduate NDVS status is available for up to four consecutive quarters, including the summer quarter. The University calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is below. Please see the academic calendar for future years.
| Quarter | Enrollment Dates | Application Deadline |
| Autumn 2025 | September 29, 2025–December 13, 2025 | Domestic Students: July 15, 2025 International Students: May 15, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | January 5, 2026–March 15, 2026
| Domestic Students: November 3, 2025 International Students: September 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | March 23, 2026–June 6, 2026 | Domestic Students: January 5, 2026 International Students: November 3, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | June 15, 2026–September 11, 2026 | Domestic Students: May 4, 2026 International Students: March 2, 2026 |
| Autumn 2026 | September 28, 2026–December 12, 2026 | Domestic Students: July 15, 2026 International Students: May 18, 2026 |