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Applying for Admission
Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year
Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open in October, 2024. Stay tuned for more information and to learn more!
Priority Application Deadline & Entrance Exam - December 7, 2024
Early Admission Deadline for the Class of 2029. Families who apply by this date and take the entrance exam are guaranteed an admission decision by Christmas. They will also have first consideration for merit scholarships.
Standard Application Entrance Exam - January 11, 2025
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 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and a Parent Information Seminar will take place in the DeLaSalle Florance Center during this time.
If you can't attend on January 11, make-up exams will be offered on two other dates in January or by appointment. Stay tuned for more information about how to RSVP for the Class of 2029 Entrance Exam!
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 (a third may be submitted if interested in Presidential Scholarship for merit)
- One recommendation required from humanities teacher (English, social studies, theology, art, language)
- One recommendation required from math or science teacher
- Third optional recommendation form from any teacher, coach, mentor, etc. for those interested in being considered for merit-based aid
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.
Admissions Timeline
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 22: Fall Open House!
December
December 7: Priority Application Deadline & Entrance Exam
December 9: Winter Open House!
January
January 11: Standard Application Entrance Exam
February
February 14: Standard Application Deadline
March
March 8: Registration Day!
April
Tuition agreements are sent out in early-mid April. All financial aid/scholarships will be reflected on the tuition agreements.
April 19: Enrollment Orientation!
May
May 17: Class of 2029 Welcome Party!!!
July-August
Summer Bridging Academy (SBA) is an optional 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!