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.


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.


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 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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Upcoming Events

List of 3 events.

  • Dec
    4

    Chatham Hall In Depth: Women in the World

    Online via Zoom 
     
    Join us for an inspiring virtual event featuring Chatham Hall alumnae as they share their journeys, challenges, and achievements in various fields. Decades of Chatham Hall alumnae will join us for this amazing time. Welcoming alumna from the Classes of '46, '68, '77, '02, '06, '15, '16, and more!
     
    Women in the World is an in-depth conversation exploring how Chatham Hall’s unique educational experience has empowered these women to find their voices, pursue their passions, and make a meaningful impact. Through personal stories, our alumnae reflect on how Chatham Hall’s support, values, and community helped them shape their paths and find their place in the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from remarkable women who continue to inspire and lead.


    Registration is required to attend this online event!


  • Dec
    16

    Virtual Open House for International Applicants

    Join the Chatham Hall Admissions Team for a Virtual Open House to learn more about our School and the application process. Registration and more details coming soon.
  • 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.



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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