Admissions Timeline

Spring of Seventh Grade

Visit http://www.adw.org/education/edu_fairs.asp for times and locations. The fairs provide a convenient way for families to meet representatives from most of the high schools, pick up informational materials and learn about the admissions process and tuition assistance - all at one site. The fairs are sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington in partnership with the Catholic high schools. All events are free.

Fall/Winter of Eighth Grade

Early September:
Call the Admissions Office to schedule a shadow visit. Shadow visits begin the third week in September and end the second week of February.

Request an Application for Admission or visit the web site to apply online.

Mid October:
Apply online at Catholic Schools Work for Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance

November 1st:
Apply online at Tuition Aid for DeMatha Tuition Assistance (DeMatha Grants).

November 7th:
Attend Open House at DeMatha from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

December 1st:
Tuition Assistance forms (PSAS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington. Please visit the ADW  site for more information.

December 4th:
High School Placement Test administered at DeMatha.  Pre-registration is required. Click here for details, deadlines and online registration.  Students report to the main building at 8:30 a.m. Testing ends at 12 noon.

December 15th:
Application for admission to DeMatha Catholic High School deadline. Paper applications are due in the office by 5 p.m. Online applications accepted until midnight. Tuition assistance forms due to FACTS.

January 14th:
Transcripts and teacher recommendation forms (three)  due in the Admissions Office.

February 25th:
Decision letters sent on or after this date.

March 15th:
Registration, fees and information due for the Class of 2014.

Spring/Summer Prior to 9th Grade

April 18th:
New Student Orientation held in the Convocation Center at 7 pm.

May 14th & June 4th: 
Placement Exams for New Students.  Report to the Main Building, rooms 327 & 329 at 9:00 AM. No calculators allowed. Bring 2 pencils.

July 15th:
Health Forms due in Main Office.

July 29th:
Schedules mailed.

August 6th
Used Book Sale and DeMatha Parent Organization Uniform sale in  the school cafeteria.