Key Admission Dates

Class of 2016

Monday, October 24, 2011

DeLaSalle's first Open House for Prospective Families allows parents and students the opportunity to receive a first-hand look at Minneapolis’ only Catholic high school.

November through February

Students may take advantage of opportunities to visit DeLaSalle for an entire day. Visitors are paired with a host student, perhaps a friend, perhaps someone De finds to match the visitor’s interests. Come see classes in action and get a sense of the hallway atmosphere. And…lunch is on us! A parent must please call the Office of Admission at least three days in advance of requested visit day.

Admissions

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - Open House

DeLaSalle hosts its second and final Open House for prospective Families allows parents and students another opportunity to receive a first-hand look at DeLaSalle. Each academic department will offer a presentation, current students will greet visitors, and families may learn about all extra-curricular activities, financial aid and scholarships, college guidance planning, and more…

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - Entrance Exam

Entrance exam for prospective ninth grade students. Prospective students complete a brief registration card in the lobby anytime between 8:00 - 8:30am; it takes two minutes to register. There is no fee for taking the exam and DeLaSalle provides all test materials including pencils.

While students are taking the entrance exam, all parents are invited to stay for an information seminar in DeLaSalle’s Florance Center. DLS staff will outline all the details of:

DeLaSalle’s mission, philosophies and programs
Application and registration process
Matriculation and transition issues
The $1,800,000 program of financial assistance and merit scholarships for deserving students
Financial aid applications

Friday, February 10, 2012 - Early Admission Deadline

Application deadline for 2012 - 2013 ninth grade early admission. By this date, students must submit an application, a copy of the middle school transcripts, at least one letter of recommendation (from a current teacher), and take the entrance exam. (To apply for academic scholarship consideration, applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation by this date, in addition to the other application criteria.)

Note: Families are strongly encouraged to submit the 2012 - 2013 TADS application by February 10 to be eligible for consideration of all scholarship opportunities based in part on financial need.

February 13 - 17, 2012 - Application Review

DeLaSalle's Admission Review Committee considers all applications received to date.

Friday, February 17, 2012 - Offer of Admission

Offers of admission are mailed to prospective ninth grade students, including course registration materials.

Friday, February 24, 2012 - Aid Application Due

Applications for financial aid, based on family need, are due in the DeLaSalle Business Office by this date. DeLaSalle, along with other Archdiocesan high schools, contracts with an independent financial aid data service to provide family financial need analysis. That application, available online at www.tuitionaid.com and in hard copy from DeLaSalle in January, must be completed and returned with appropriate documentation and application fee. One application per family, please.