Admissions
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Ready to apply to Chatham Hall? Let's do this.
You can use our online application. See the checklist below to ensure your submission is complete. We encourage those applying from outside of the U.S. to visit the International Applicants page for more information.If you have any questions throughout your application process, please contact admissions@chathamhall.org or 434.432.5516.
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Application Checklist
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Important Dates
Application Deadlines- 2026-2027 Application Opens: October 1
- Regular Decision Applications: February 1
- Financial Aid: February 1
- Regular Decision Acceptances: March 1
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Standard Application Online
We also accept applications through the Standard Application Online (SAO). Any documents uploaded to the SAO will automatically be transferred to their student's Chatham Hall application. Families can schedule campus tours and interviews and register for our upcoming events through our website without submitting an application, but they will need to create an account. -
Standardized Testing
At Chatham Hall, we are committed to cultivating curious thinkers who lead lives of impact. Standardized tests are not required. Application review is holistic, emphasizing academic preparation, teacher recommendations, and demonstrated interest in Chatham Hall.
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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
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Learning Support
Students seeking learning services support should submit a formal diagnostic evaluation completed in the last three years. This will allow us to share the services we can provide in alignment with our mission. Evaluations can be emailed to our Admissions Team.
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Top 5 Reasons to Apply
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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 with classmates from around the world. When people's differences are celebrated, everyone has a chance to 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 many 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 us, and keep us, Chatham Hall and bond generations of students together.
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Our Campus
Our Campus
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Campus Buzz
Campus Buzz
Upcoming Events
List of 3 events.
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Beyond Open House: Fall Dance Performance: The Things We Held
Join us for a powerful original piece by our student dancers, exploring themes of identity and memory through movement and expression.
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Beyond Open House: Fall Play Production - Metamorphoses
Take a seat in the audience as our theatre students bring literature and life together on stage in a performance that’s sure to inspire. -
Admission Open House
We’re excited to welcome you to campus for one of our upcoming Open House events. These dynamic, day-long experiences include an optional overnight stay, campus tours, student and faculty panels, and the chance to explore the living and learning environment that makes Chatham Hall unique. You'll get a feel for how we nurture curious minds and help students grow into confident, purposeful leaders.
800 Chatham Hall Circle • Chatham, VA 24531
Main Phone
+1 434.432.2941
Admissions Contact
+1 434.432.5516 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
Main Phone
+1 434.432.2941
Admissions Contact
+1 434.432.5516 • admissions@chathamhall.org
Boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 in the Episcopal tradition.
