Apply to Josephinum

The High School Entrance Exam is a step in the application process for an incoming 9th grade student wishing to attend a high school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The entrance exam regularly takes place in early December, with a Make-Up Exam offered in January or February. Test registration opens in November.  (Confirmed dates tbd.)

There is no exam fee to test at Josephinum. Regardless of test score, 8th graders who test at Josephinum will receive priority consideration as applicants for the incoming freshman class. Find out more here. If you have any questions about the exam, please contact us at admissions@josephinum.org.

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.

Arrange for your school to 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)

Submit your FACTS Financial Aid Application. 

This step is highly recommended, but not required. Download the Teacher Recommendation Form, have a teacher or principal complete and upload it to your Josephinum application materials.

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, you may submit a FLSP Application online or apply manually by downloading the FLSP Application Form and returning it to 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.   If you are interested in transferring to Josephinum for the 2021-2022 school year, please contact our Admissions Office immediately to discuss your plans and timeframe.

Arrange for your school to release your student's records, including:

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

Submit your FACTS Financial Aid Application.

This step is highly recommended but not required. Download the Teacher Recommendation Form, have a teacher or principal complete and upload it to your Josephinum application materials.