Kindergarten Process
Thank you for your interest in University School. The following information and timeline will assist you with the free application process. Email Tamara Whitner or call 216.371.6807 if you have any questions.
| CONTACT ADMISSION OFFICE Available space in the school is limited. We recommend that interested families call as early as possible in the preceding academic year to begin the admission process. If this is your first contact with University School, please click here to complete the online inquiry form:  |
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ONLINE APPLICATION
To begin the application process, create an online account by visiting http://www.us.edu/apply. Once you initiate the online process, you can review and update the application as many times as you wish before submitting it to us. |
| PARENT VISIT & TOUR Schedule an appointment to meet with Director of Admission Tamara Whitner and discuss your son's educational needs. Please email Gina Wiandt at gwiandt@us.edu or call 216.371.6806 to schedule an appointment. |
| APPLICANT TOUR & READINESS ASSESSMENT This visit is for both boys and parents; it will include a tour along with a readiness assessment. Parents may email Gina Wiandt at gwiandt@us.edu or call 216.371.6806 to schedule an appointment. |
| KINDERGARTEN GROUP EVALUATIONS This small group experience is a 60-minute session that allows University School Lower School faculty to observe and assess candidates in an environment similar to that of our kindergarten program. Please email Gina Wiandt at gwiandt@us.edu or call 216.371.6806 to reserve a time for your son. |
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FILE APPLICATION MATERIALS
Deadline: Rolling admission SCHOOL & TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM: Fill out the "Authorization for Release of Records" portion of the "School Report Form." Your son’s school will complete the form and mail it directly to University School.  TEACHER EVALUATION FORM: Parents should submit the form to their son’s current teacher. The teacher will complete the form and mail it directly to University School. |
OPTIONAL - FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Financial aid awards at University School are based on need. Apply online at sss.nais.org/parents. |
Director of Admission Junior K - 4
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Three sessions available:
Three sessions available:
Saturday, November 17 8:30-10:00am
Saturaday, December 8 8:30-10:00am
Kindergarten at US
Important Dates
Monday, February 10, 2020 : All application materials due - initial round
Friday, February 14, 2020 : Decision Day - initial round
March 25, 2020 : Rolling Admission begins
All applications completed after initial round will be considered as they are received.
Please remember that while space is limited during this period, our Admission Team will continue to work with you throughout the process.
Friday, February 14, 2020 : Decision Day - initial round
March 25, 2020 : Rolling Admission begins
All applications completed after initial round will be considered as they are received.
Please remember that while space is limited during this period, our Admission Team will continue to work with you throughout the process.
Shaker Heights Campus
20701 Brantley Road
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
GRADES Junior K-8
Phone: 216-321-8260
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
GRADES Junior K-8
Phone: 216-321-8260
Hunting Valley Campus
2785 SOM Center Road
Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
GRADES 9-12
Phone: 216-831-2200
Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
GRADES 9-12
Phone: 216-831-2200
University School serves 870 boys in Junior Kindergarten to grade 12 on two campuses in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. The School’s mission is to inspire boys of promise to become young men of character who lead and serve. Dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum, and experiential programs foster intellectual, physical, creative, and moral excellence.
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