Junior Kindergarten Process
Thank you for your interest in University School. The following information and timeline will assist you with the free application process. Email Meagan Salata at msalata@us.edu 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 complete the online inquiry form.
ONLINE APPLICATION
To begin the application process, create an online account by visiting our online application. 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 Meagan Salata and discuss your son's educational needs. Please contact Meagan Salata at msalata@us.edu or 216.371.6807 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 Meagan Salata at msalata@us.edu or 216.371.6807 to schedule an appointment.
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
This small group experience is a 60-minute session that allows University School Lower School faculty to observe and interact with candidates and their parents in a classroom environment. Please email Gina Wiandt at gwiandt@us.edu or call 216.371.6806 to reserve a time for your son.
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Parents should submit the form to their son’s current teacher or caregiver. The teacher will complete the form and mail it directly to University School. 
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Important Dates
Friday, March 9, 2018: Enrollment decision due
Wednesday, March 14, 2018: Rolling Admission begins
All applications completed after initial acceptances 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.
All applications completed after initial acceptances 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, OH 44022
GRADES 9-12
Phone: 216-831-2200
Hunting Valley, OH 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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