Application Checklist
Thank you for your interest in Visitation School. We are glad you are here! Below is an outline of Visitation's application process. There are step-by-step instructions throughout the application, and of course, the enrollment staff is here to support you and your family along the way.
Grades 9-11
Important Dates
- Entrance Evaluation: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. OR Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:30 a.m. *Please note that applicants must test at Visitation on one of the two listed testing dates in order to be considered for Merit-based Scholarships
- Deadline to submit Initial Application Form: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Deadline to submit supplemental application items (teacher evaluations, transcripts, student and parent essays): Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Deadline to apply for Merit-Based Scholarships: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Deadline to apply for Need-based Financial Grants: Monday, January 13, 2026
- Admissions decision: Mid-February 2026
- Application: APPLY ONLINE. An application fee of $25 will apply.
- Transcripts: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able send an electronic request for your child’s transcripts to their school via your parent portal in FinalSite Enrollment. The school will be asked to upload academic grades from the current school year and two previous years (if applicable), standardized test scores and attendance records. You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Teacher Evaluations (2): Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able to send electronic requests to your child’s English and math teachers to complete their teacher evaluation forms online. You can find the link to send those requests in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Student Visit: All students entering grades one through eleven are typically required to spend a day visiting classes with our students. Schedule a visit day here.
- Entrance Evaluation: Please register online for either the December 13, 2025 or January 10, 2026 entrance evaluation. No entrance evaluation required for application to grades 10 and 11.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at 651-683-1706 or enrollment@vischool.org with any questions.
Grades 6-8
Important Dates
Entrance Evaluation: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. OR Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Deadline to submit Initial Application Form: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Deadline to submit supplemental application items (teacher evaluations, transcripts, student and parent essays): Saturday, January 10, 2026
Deadline to apply for Need-based Financial Grants: Monday, January 13, 2026
Admissions decision: Late February 2026
Rolling admissions continue until all classes fill.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at 651-683-1706 or enrollment@vischool.org with any questions.
- Application: APPLY ONLINE. An application fee of $25 will apply.
- Transcripts: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able send an electronic request for your child’s transcripts to their school via your parent portal in FinalSite Enrollment. The school will be asked to upload academic grades from the current school year and two previous years (if applicable), standardized test scores and attendance records. You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Teacher Evaluations (2): Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able to send electronic requests to your child’s English and math teachers to complete their teacher evaluation forms online. You can find the link to send those requests in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Student Visit: All students entering grades one through eleven are required to spend a day visiting classes with our students. Schedule a visit.
- Entrance Evaluation: Please register online for either the December 13, 2025 or January 10, 2026 entrance evaluation.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at 651-683-1706 or enrollment@vischool.org with any questions.
Grades 1-5
Important Dates
Application deadline: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Admissions decision: Mid-March 2026
Rolling admissions continue until all classes fill.
Tour and Student Visit Day Schedule Now
- Application: APPLY ONLINE. An application fee of $25 will apply.
- Transcripts: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able send an electronic request for your child’s transcripts to their school via your parent portal in FinalSite Enrollment. The school will be asked to upload academic grades from the current school year and two previous years (if applicable), standardized test scores, attendance records and IEP, 504 or accommodations plan (if applicable). You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Teacher Evaluation: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able to send an electronic request to your child’s classroom teacher to complete their teacher evaluation form online. You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Student Visit: All students entering grades one through eleven are required to spend a day visiting classes with our students. Schedule a visit.
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Entrance Evaluation: Directly after a student Visit Day, Lower School applicants will have the opportunity to complete their entrance testing from 12:00-1:30pm. Parents are encouraged to sign up for testing here. Students applying in the summer will be asked to schedule appointments to complete this testing individually.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at 651-683-1706 or enrollment@vischool.org with any questions.
Kindergarten
Important Dates
Kindergarten observation: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9-10:30 a.m.
Application deadline: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Application decision: Early March 2025
Rolling admissions continue until the class is filled.
Tour and Student Visit Day Schedule Now
Application: APPLY ONLINE. An application fee of $25 will apply.
- Transcripts: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able send an electronic request for your child’s transcripts to their school via your parent portal in FinalSite Enrollment. The school will be asked to upload academic grades from the current school year and two previous years (if applicable), standardized test scores, attendance records and IEP, 504 or accommodations plan (if applicable). You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Teacher Evaluation: Once you submit your initial application form, you will be able to send an electronic request to your child’s classroom teacher to complete their teacher evaluation form online. You can find the link to send that request in your application checklist after signing in HERE.
- Kindergarten Observation: We welcome your child to an observation morning on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. This observation will assist us in learning more about your child’s readiness and academic background.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at 651-683-1706 or enrollment@vischool.org with any questions.
Montessori Pre-K
Important Dates
Application deadline: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Montessori Meet & Greet: Saturday, February 21, 2026 9 - 11 a.m.
Admissions decision: Early March 2026
Rolling admissions continue until all classes fill.
- Application: APPLY ONLINE. An application fee of $25 will apply.
- Montessori Meet & Greets: As a part of our Montessori preschool application process, children will attend a brief session in the Montessori classroom interacting with the Montessori teacher, space, and a limited number of other children. Appointments will be available the morning of Saturday, February 21, 2026 and then scheduled individually on an as needed basis. Please register for a Meet & Greet appointment here.
Please contact the Enrollment Office at enrollment@vischool.org or 651-683-1706 with any questions.