Apply to Josephinum

The High School Entrance Exam is a step in the application process for any incoming Freshman wishing to attend a high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. If you have not yet taken the exam, please contact us at admissions@josephinum.org to schedule a make-up exam either in-person or online. There is no fee to test with Josephinum!

All prospective students must complete an application for admission. Students may use our Online Application or download a manual application which can be dropped off or mailed to Josephinum at 1501 N. Oakley Boulevard in Chicago.

A required step in the admissions process is a review of the student's academic, attendance and discipline records. Please complete the top portion of of the Request for Records Form and provide to your current school so that they may release your student's records, including:

• 7th grade standardized test scores (and 8th grade if available)
• 7th and 8th grade report cards/progress reports
• 7th and 8th grade attendance and discipline records
• Any special needs documentation (if applicable)

The school must then submit the required documents to Josephinum via fax at (773) 292-3963, email to admissions@josephinum.org or mail to:

Admissions Office 
Josephinum Academy
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60622

Submit your FACTS Financial Aid Application (if applying for Finacial Assistance). 

Highly recommended but not required. Download the Teacher Recommendation Form, have a former teacher complete it and submit it directly to Josephinum via fax at (773) 292-3963, email to admissions@josephinum.org or mail to:

Admissions Office 
Josephinum Academy
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60622

"In person" Open House dates for the 2020-21 School year are currently on hold due to the pandemic but we are excited to meet you! Please reach out to our Admissions Office today to schedule a private tour of the Josephinum campus or to connect with our Enrollment Manager, Kathryn Bartholomew by phone, email, "Zoom," or even in person.

We also invite you to view our Virtual Open House and Why the Jo? videos at your leisure! 

While not REQUIRED it is highly recommended that the student and her family/guardian(s) attend a Virtual Open House. At an Open House you will "meet" Josephinum faculty and students, see our beautiful campus, have an opportunity to ask questions, and get a better understanding of what it would be like to be part of the Josephinum community. 

To join us for a Virtual Open Houses or a Virtual Shadow Day, please complete an Open House/Shadow Day Notification Form and we will be in touch.

"In Person" Shadow Days dates for the 2020-21 School year are currently on hold due to the pandemic but we are excited to meet you! Please reach out to our Admissions Office today to schedule a private tour of the Josephinum campus or to connect with our Enrollment Manager, Kathryn Bartholomew by phone, email, "Zoom," or even in person.

We also invite you to view our Virtual Open House and Why the Jo? videos at your leisure! 

Shadow Days - even virtual - are opportunities for prospective students to spend a typical school day at Josephinum.  Each shadow is paired with a student and will attend classes with that student throughout the day. While not required, attending a Shadow Day is highly recommended as it is an ideal way to get a true feel for what it's like to be a student at the Jo.

To schedule a Virtual Shadow Day, please complete an Open House/Shadow Day Notification Form and we will be in touch.

FLSP is a Josephinum scholarship awarded to incoming Freshmen based on a combination of merit (grades) and financial need. To see if your student qualifies, visit our FLSP page. If you qualify, submit your FLSP Application online or apply manually using by downloading the FLSP Application Form.  

All prospective students must complete an application for admission. Students may use our Online Application or download a manual application which can be dropped off or mailed to Josephinum at 1501 N. Oakley Boulevard in Chicago.   If you are interested in transferring to Josephinum for the 2020-2021 school year, please contact our Admissions Office immediately to discuss your plans and timeframe.

A required step in the admissions process is a review of the student's academic, attendance and discipline records. Please complete the top portion of of the Request for Records Form and provide to your current school so that they may release your student's records, including:

• Most recent standardized test scores (if available)
• Most recent report cards/progress reports
• Attendance and discipline records
• Any special needs documentation (if applicable)

The school must then submit the required documents to Josephinum via fax at (773) 292-3963, email to admissions@josephinum.org or mail to:

Admissions Office 
Josephinum Academy
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60622

Submit your FACTS Financial Aid Application (if applying for Finacial Assistance).

Highly recommended but not required. Download the Teacher Recommendation Form, have a current or former teacher complete it and submit it directly to Josephinum via fax at (773) 292-3963, email to admissions@josephinum.org or mail to:

Admissions Office 
Josephinum Academy
1501 North Oakley Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 60622

"In person" Open House dates for the 2020-21 School year are currently on hold due to the pandemic but we are excited to meet you! Please reach out to our Admissions Office today to schedule a private tour of the Josephinum campus or to connect with our Enrollment Manager, Kathryn Bartholomew by phone, email, "Zoom," or even in person.

We also invite you to view our Virtual Open House and Why the Jo? videos at your leisure! 

While not REQUIRED it is highly recommended that the student and her family/guardian(s) attend a Virtual Open House. At an Open House you will "meet" Josephinum faculty and students, see our beautiful campus, have an opportunity to ask questions, and get a better understanding of what it would be like to be part of the Josephinum community. 

To RSVP for a Virtual Open House or Shadow Day at Josephinum, please complete an Open House/Shadow Day Notification Form and we will be in touch.

"In Person" Shadow Days dates for the 2020-21 School year are currently on hold due to the pandemic but we are excited to meet you! Please reach out to our Admissions Office today to schedule a private tour of the Josephinum campus or to connect with our Enrollment Manager, Kathryn Bartholomew by phone, email, "Zoom," or even in person.

We also invite you to view our Virtual Open House and Why the Jo? videos at your leisure! 

Shadow Days - even virtual - are opportunities for prospective students to spend a typical school day at Josephinum.  Each shadow is paired with a student and will attend classes with that student throughout the day. While not required, attending a Shadow Day is highly recommended as it is an ideal way to get a true feel for what it's like to be a student at the Jo.

To schedule a Virtual Shadow Day at Josephinum, please complete an Open House/Shadow Day Notification Form and we will be in touch.