Admissions

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Ready to apply to Chatham Hall? Let's do this.

You can use our online application, or the Standard Application Online through SSAT. See the below checklist to ensure your submission is complete.

If you have any questions throughout your application process, please reach out to admissions@chathamhall.org or 434.432.5516.



Application Checklist

List of 6 items.

  • Application Deadlines

    • Early Decision Applications: Dec. 1
    • Early Decision Acceptances: Jan. 12
    • Regular Decision Applications: Feb. 1
    • Regular Decision Acceptances: March 1
    Applications received after Feb. 1 will be considered on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled for that school year. Inquire today!

  • Application Materials


    *Current year transcript and two previous years

  • Visit & Interview

    We hope you can join us on campus for a tour and an in-person interview. You can also complete your interview via Zoom or as we travel to your area. Contact a member of the Admissions Team to schedule your interview or register for a tour on our Events & Visits page.

  • Application Fee

    $50 for U.S. applicants
    $175 for international applicants.

    Please note the application fee is non-refundable.

  • Standardized Testing

    Chatham Hall is test optional and does not require students to submit standardized test scores as a part of your application.

    Should a student choose to submit standardized testing, we accept:
    • Grade 9: SSAT
    • Grade 10: SSAT or PSAT
    • Grade 11: PSAT, SAT, or ACT

    Chatham Hall's Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) code is 2344. Please request that an official copy of your score report be shared with our school. SAT, PSAT, or ACT scores can be emailed to our Admissions Team.

    Required English Proficiency Testing
    Chatham Hall requires English proficiency testing for students whose primary language is not English. We accept both the TOEFL and Duolingo English Test. Chatham Hall’s TOEFL DI code is 0799.

  • Learning Support

    Students seeking learning services support should submit a formal diagnostic evaluation completed in the last three years. This will allow Chatham Hall to share with you the services we can provide in alignment with our mission. Evaluations can be emailed to our Admissions Team.



Top 5 Reasons to Apply

  • 1. You'll Fit In

    The Chatham Hall community is like no other. Here, you are accepted for who you really are, and you have the opportunity to learn about classmates from around the world. When people's differences are celebrated, everyone has a chance stand out while still fitting in.

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  • 2. You'll Learn

    Chatham Hall students are challenged by our unique curriculum intentionally designed by faculty to meet students where they are and bring them to the next level, all while preparing them for the future.

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  • 3. You'll Connect

    Our faculty and staff are the hallmark of the Chatham Hall experience. They're not just employees, but coaches, mentors, advisors, and champions of our students. The connections you make with our faculty can last a lifetime.

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  • 4. You'll Thrive

    Be it on the stage, field, or off campus, students have constant opportunities to get involved and have fun! You'll thrive in our active community.

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  • 5. You'll Belong

    Students take part in some of the same activities and events that alumnae 100 years ago participated in; traditions are what make Chatham Hall Chatham Hall and bond generations of students together.

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Upcoming Admissions Events

List of 3 events.

  • Jan
    15

    Admission Open House

    Join us on-campus for an Open House! Explore our beautiful campus, experience our engaging programs first-hand, and meet our incredible students and faculty. Prospective students also have the opportunity for an optional overnight stay.

    Register >
  • Jan
    16

    Admission Open House

    Join us on-campus for an Open House! Explore our beautiful campus, experience our engaging programs first-hand, and meet our incredible students and faculty. Prospective students also have the opportunity for an optional overnight stay.

    Register >
  • Mar
    26

    Revisit Day & Overnight

    Admitted students are invited for an additional visit to get more acquainted with the Chatham Hall community and its programs.
800 Chatham Hall Circle  •  Chatham, VA 24531
+1 434.432.2941  •  admissions@chathamhall.org
Day and boarding school for girls grades 9 -12 in the Episcopal tradition.

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