Application Timeline
7th Grade
Spring, 2024 - Time/Location TBA
The Archdiocese of Washington sponsors a Catholic High School Fair in the spring. Click here for information and registration form. Participation is free. The fair provides a convenient way for families to meet representatives from the high schools and learn more about the admissions process and tuition assistance - all at one site. The fair is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Washington in partnership with the Catholic high schools.
November 5, 2023
Open House
Fall/Winter of 8th Grade
August, 2023
Apply online to begin your Application for Admission.
September 19, 2023
Sign up for a Stag-for-a-Day visit.
September 21, 2023, 7pm
Information Session for Prospective Students and Families - Room 7302 (Convocation Center) -DeMatha
October 2, 2023
Register online for High School Placement Test (HSPT). Click here to register.
For the Saturday, December 2, 2023 test date, the completed HSPT online registration must be completed online by Sunday, November 26, 2023.
High School Choice window opens on HSPT site. Indicate DeMatha on this form.
Apply online to FACTS for DeMatha tuition assistance (DeMatha Grants). Applications due December 15th. Click here for online application.
October 11, 2023 7pm
Information Session for Prospective Students and Families - Room 7302 (Convocation Center) - DeMatha
October 2023 (Date TBD)
Apply for Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance,(TADS) click here for application.
November 5, 2023
Open House
November 17, 2023
Request transcripts & recommendations via your Admission Portal.
December 1, 2023
Tuition Assistance application(TADS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington for RETURNING ADW families. Please visit the ADW site for more information.
December 2, 2023
High School Placement Test (HSPT) administered at DeMatha. Online pre-registration is required by November 26th. Students report to the main building at 8:30 a.m. Testing ends at 12:15 p.m.
December 10, 2023
Last date for selecting DeMatha as a choice on the HSPT registration form.
December 15, 2023
Online Application for priority consideration to DeMatha Catholic High School and DeMatha Tuition Assistance (online via FACTS) due. Students may apply after December 15th, but will be placed on a wait list for financial aid consideration.
Catholic School Students' Middle School Transcripts due.
January 19, 2024
Teacher Recommendations (3) & transcripts (Non-Catholic School Students) due.
February 16, 2024 after 3 pm
Decision notification via your Admission Portal.
February 16, 2024
Tuition Assistance application(TADS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington for NEW ADW families. Please visit the ADW site for more information.
March 8, 2024
Enrollment forms and fees due for the Class of 2028.
March 15, 2024
DeMatha Tuition Assistance application FOR TRANSFERS (online via FACTS) due.
Spring/Summer Before 9th Grade
April 22, 2024
New Student Welcome Night at 7 pm.
May 11 & June 13, 2024
Placement Exams for New Students at 9am. No calculators allowed. Bring 2 pencils.
July 15, 2024
Health Forms due to ATS Profile.
August 2, 2024
Schedules mailed.
August 2024 (Date TBD)
Mothers Welcome Tea - (New Students)
August 2024 (Date TBD)
Used Book Sale and DeMatha Parent Organization Uniform sale in the Antler Room.
Transfer Students
August, 2023
Apply online to begin your Application for Admission.
September 21, 2023, 7pm
Information Session for Prospective Students and Families - Room 7302 (Convocation Center) -DeMatha
September 19, 2023
Sign up for a Stag-for-a-Day visit.
October 11, 2023 7pm
Information Session for Prospective Students and Families - Room 7302 (Convocation Center) - DeMatha
October 2023 (Date TBD)
Apply for Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance,(TADS) click here for application.
November 5, 2023
Open House
November 17, 2023
Request transcripts & recommendations via your Admission Portal.
December 1, 2023
Tuition Assistance application(TADS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington for RETURNING ADW families. Please visit the ADW site for more information.
December 15, 2023
Online Application for priority consideration to DeMatha Catholic High School and DeMatha Tuition Assistance (online via FACTS) due. Students may apply after December 15th, but will be placed on a wait list for financial aid consideration.
January 19, 2024
Teacher Recommendations (3) & transcripts (Non-Catholic School Students) due.
February 16, 2024 after 3 pm
Decision notification via your Admission Portal.
February 16, 2024
Tuition Assistance application(TADS) due to the Archdiocese of Washington for NEW ADW families. Please visit the ADW site for more information.
March 8, 2024
Enrollment forms and fees due.
March 15, 2024
DeMatha Tuition Assistance application FOR TRANSFERS (online via FACTS) due.
