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. 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

List of 6 items.

  • Application Deadlines

    • 2025-2026 Application Opens: October 1 
    • Early Decision Applications: December 6
    • Early Decision Acceptances: January 10
    • Regular Decision Applications: January 31
    • Regular Decision Acceptances: March 1
    Applications received after February 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 requires students to submit standardized test scores as a part of their application. For SSAT testing, please check the EMA site for test dates and a location near you. Additional standardized testing options are listed below.  

    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 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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Upcoming Events

List of 2 events.

  • Jan
    19

    Open House

    Future Turtles, we're excited to invite you to campus this year for one of our Open Houses! Open Houses start on Sunday afternoons with optional overnight stays and conclude on Monday afternoons after campus tours, student and faculty panels, and more.



  • Mar
    30

    Admitted Students' Day

    We're excited to welcome all newly accepted Turtles to our Admitted Students' Day on March 30-31! Revisit the School to celebrate your acceptance while getting more acquainted with our community. Optional overnight stays are also available for accepted students. 
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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