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Applying for Admission
*We are still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year, with enrollment available beginning second semester.
Applications for the 2026-27 school year will open on October 1st!
Priority Application Deadline & Entrance Exam - December 13, 2025
Priority Application Deadline for the Class of 2030. Families who complete their application and entrance exam by this date will receive an admission decision by Christmas. Applicants will also receive priority consideration for merit scholarships, with any awards communicated alongside their admission decision.
*To be considered for the highest merit-based scholarship, students are required to apply by the Priority Deadline.
Standard Application Entrance Exam - January 10, 2026
As part of the ninth grade application process, all prospective students are required to take the High School Entrance Exam. The Entrance Exam will take place from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *Students with accommodations for extended testing time will begin at 8:30 a.m.
If you can't attend on January 10, make-up exams will be offered by appointment.
Requirements for Admission
- Entrance Exam
- Online Application Form
- Middle School Transcripts (including standardized test scores) - Request for records can be sent through the application portal
- Two letters of recommendation required
- One recommendation required from humanities teacher (English, social studies, theology, art, language)
- One recommendation required from math or science teacher
We are grateful to be a part of your search for a high school community. If you are interested in arranging a time to come check out DeLaSalle, or have any other questions, please contact us at admissionsoffice@delasalle.com or 612-676-7664. We are looking forward to being in touch, and are honored by your interest and your hopes.
2026-27 Financial Aid Applications - Now Open!
Click the link below to begin your Financial Aid Application through TADS.
To explore how DeLaSalle makes a transformative education accessible for every family, learn more about affordability here.
Admissions Timeline 25-26
September through January
Families are invited for tours of DeLaSalle! Schedule a time to come learn about DeLaSalle and explore some of the many ways you can write your own story on the Island.
September and October
The Admissions team is on the road! We are excited to be visiting many middle school classrooms to share the story of DeLaSalle.
October 20: Fall Open House!
October 27: Islander for a Day Visits begin!
December
December 13: Priority Application Deadline & Entrance Exam
December 8: Winter Open House!
January
January 10: Standard Application Entrance Exam
Starting January 10, admission offers for standard applicants will be released on a rolling basis.
February
February 13: Standard Application Deadline
March
March 7: Registration Day!
April
Tuition agreements are sent out in early-mid April. All financial aid/scholarships will be reflected on the tuition agreements.
April 25: Mastery Exams
May
May 16: Class of 2030 Welcome Party!!!
August
Orientation Week is a program offered to all incoming ninth grade students. Here, students will have the opportunity to build community, prepare for the academic year, and learn skills for navigating their four years on the Island!