--- title: Admitted Students --- [ Home ](https://harris.uchicago.edu/) > [ Academics ](https://harris.uchicago.edu/academics) > [ Credential Programs ](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/credential-programs/) > [ Data & Policy Summer Scholar Program ](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program) # Admitted Participants Welcome to the the Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program! This page will be your go-to guide for everything you need to know before we kickoff in June. [Confirm Your Enrollment ](https://apply-harris.uchicago.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fapply-harris.uchicago.edu%2fapply%2fstatus) [Attend an Event ](https://harris.uchicago.edu/news-events/events/admissions/credential-programs) [Chat With Us ](mailto:harriscredential@uchicago.edu) - [Events](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program/admitted-students#events) - [Steps to Enroll](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program/admitted-students#enroll) - [Jumpstart Your Learning](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program/admitted-students#jumpstart) [ Start your application ](https://apply-harris.uchicago.edu/apply/cred) ##### Congratulations on your admission into the [Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program)! This webpage will not only guide and prepare you for the upcoming program but also invite you to connect with the dynamic UChicago community before your program begins. Get ready to embark on an exciting seven-week study journey!  ## Event and Recordings for Admitted Students   [![Austin-Wright](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Austin-Wright.jpg?width=852&height=853&name=Austin-Wright.jpg) ### Leadership Roundtable with Austin and Shilin Join Austin Wright, Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, in conversation with Shilin Liu, Executive Director of Credential Programs and Partnerships, for a roundtable discussion on Harris Public Policy Credential Programs. They will explore the value of these programs, how they enhance professional skills, and how they can advance your career. - Recorded Event - Virtual Online ](https://apply-harris.uchicago.edu/register/?id=1cb4328c-7db0-4636-a0bb-d1261130c754) [![DPSS-Chicago-1](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Credential%20Programs/DPSS-Chicago-1.png?width=1856&height=1236&name=DPSS-Chicago-1.png) ### DPSS General Overview This session covers the program’s academics, co-curricular opportunities, the application process, and more. Hosted by the Credential Programs team, it answers your questions and guide you toward an impactful summer experience. Dive into the world of data analytics and policy with us to build a solid foundation in R programming and policy research. - Recorded Event - Virtual Online ](https://uchicago.box.com/s/x18fk46jvvgbxaxziftccxxt91z0pbjc) [![sheng hao lo](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/sheng%20hao%20lo.jpeg?width=580&height=580&name=sheng%20hao%20lo.jpeg) ### Sample Class with Professor Sheng-Hao Lo This sample class, The Logic of Policy Impact: Incentives, Identification, and Evaluation, introduces the analytical mindset behind evidence-based policy and explains how rigorous evaluation methods help us measure real-world impact. - Recorded Event - Virtual Online ](https://uchicago.box.com/s/uxuoif7fw47qnn0csnlwswcz6d6few1d) ## Steps to Enroll Part I   ### 1. Accept the Offer and Submit Your Enrollment Deposit To secure your spot in the program, start by officially accepting your offer of admission. Click on the link provided in the electronic admission letter from [harriscredential@uchicago.edu](mailto:harriscredential@uchicago.edu) to access the Admission Reply Form. Complete the one-question form by the deadline specified in your admission letter. Failure to reply and submit the deposit by the deadline will be considered voluntarily giving up your seat. When you accept the electronic admission letter, you will submit a $1,000 USD enrollment deposit to confirm your attendance. The deadline to submit the deposit is listed in your admission letter and on the [DPSS Admissions & Fee webpage](https://info.harris.uchicago.edu/summer-scholar-program). The enrollment deposit will be applied to your total program cost and is reflected in the final bill. Payment is accepted by credit-card in your application portal.  *The deposit is required and is non-refundable*. *Students who fail to submit the deposit in time are viewed as voluntarily giving up their seat to attend the program.* ### 2. Paying the Program Fee You will receive an email from our team with a deadline as to when to pay the program fee. Submitting payment for the remaining balance is the same process as paying the enrollment deposit.   ## Steps to Enroll Part II One month before the program start date, you will receive detailed instructions on how to access the virtual platforms, pay the program fee, and more. Here’s what you’ll need to know:  ### 1. Join the Platforms (WhatsApp, Canvas) You will be invited to these platforms one week before the program start date. It is in Canvas that you will access academic materials and the full schedule of synchronous office hours, lectures, and community activities (workshops, networking, etc.).  ### 2. Register for Orientation and Community Activities Orientation occurs one week before the program begins. Community Activities occur two or three times a week during the program. The full dates, times, and details are on Canvas. Questions? ## Connect with the team [ Email Us ](mailto:harriscredential@uchicago.edu)