Admissions Timeline
for those applying to attend in Fall 2024
| Aug 31 2023 | Application portal open! Current 8th graders (Our future freshmen, Class of 2028) can begin online applications. |
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| Oct 15 | Class of 2028 Financial Aid Application Opens |
| Oct 22 | Open House #FutureMarauderDay – an exciting afternoon to learn more about Jesuit High School Sacramento outdoors on the beautiful 52-acre campus! Boys in Grades 5 – 8 and their families are welcome to attend this fun, festive, and no pressure event! |
| Nov 15 | Free application period ends. Apply early, and your $50 application will be waived. |
| Nov – Jan 2024 | Shadow Days- Learn more about Jesuit High School and experience what it is like to be a Jesuit student. Although not mandatory, many applicants report that Shadow Days offer the best opportunity to understand what it would be like to be a JHS student. |
| Jan 6 | HSPT Test from 8am – 1pm (choose 1 of the 2 available dates) |
| Jan 7 | Deadline to Submit Financial Aid Application (FACTS) |
| Jan 13 | HSPT Test from 8am – 1pm (choose 1 of the 2 available dates) |
| TBD | A Night With the Marauders – A chance for prospective families to ask current students and administrators questions. |
| Jan 19 |
Class of 2028 Online Application Due. All application documents must be submitted by this date (Principal and teacher recommendation forms, transcripts, and standardized test scores, writing sample/essay, video applicant interview) |
| Feb 16 |
Acceptance Letters sent via USPS mail |
| TBD | New families are notified electronically via email about Financial Aid awards through FACTS system |
| Feb 27 | Registration for the Class of 2028 Opens - a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration to hold your son’s place in the class. Questions should be directed to Jessica Billigmeier in the Business Office. |
| Mar 21 | Class of 2028 Registration Closes |
| Mar 23 | Class of 2028 Optional Challenge Testing for Individual Subjects – in person. Sign up for testing occurs in FinalForms during the registration process. |
| Apr 19 | Class of 2028 Late Cycle (Spring/Summer) Applications Due |
| Apr 13 | Spring HSPT Test from 8am – 1pm for Applicants |
| Apr 26 | Transfer Spring Applications Due |
| May 1 | Class of 2028 Family Welcome Night from 6pm-8pm |
| May | Decision Letters sent via USPS mail to Late Cycle Applicants |
| Jun 10 | Summer Classes Start – Marauder Seminar, Algebra I Review, and more |
| Jun 30 | Physicals due for all freshmen (upload to FinalForms) |
| JUL | Parent Survival Skills 101 – 6:00pm – Welcome Center |
| AUG | Mandatory Transfer Orientation – 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| AUG | Mandatory Freshman Orientation – 8:30am – 12pm – Students must report on time, be neatly groomed, and be in Standard Dress. |
| AUG | Class of 2028 Parent Orientation Info Session Followed by reception & logowear sales |
| AUG | First Day of Instruction 2024 |
| AUG | 36th Annual Frosh Overnight Retreat |
| AUG | Back to School Night – 6:30pm |