Student Visits/Shadow Days

middle school media arts students practice taking photos using dslr cameras outdoors at catlin gabel campus
2nd grade classroom small groups of students working and chatting at wooden circular tables
close in photo of math teacher Kathryn Shimmon-Slothower speaking with student. both teacher and student are writing on the same whiteboard
upper school science teacher bianca nakayama speaks to a small group of upper school students during a science lab

Spending time on campus gives applicants an opportunity to get a better sense of Catlin Gabel’s environment and culture. And gives us an opportunity to get to know applicants!

Registration in the admission portal is required for all Middle School and Upper School shadow days. To create an admission portal account, please complete our inquiry form.

Beginning & Lower School Student Visit Days

Students applying to the Beginning and Lower School will have an opportunity to visit campus for a visit day at the end of January or beginning of February after the application has been submitted. The required visit day allows the community and the student to get to know each other, and for the student to meet teachers. More information about these visit days is located in the admission portal. 

Middle School Shadow Days

Students considering applying to the Middle School are strongly encouraged to participate in a shadow day early on in their process. This required shadow day includes attending a couple of classes, breaks, and lunch with a student host, participating in a fun team challenge activity, and doing a bit of writing.

Register in the Admission Portal

Upper School Shadow Days

Students considering applying to the Upper School are strongly encouraged to participate in a shadow day early on in their process. This required shadow day will include attending classes, lunch, and breaks with a student host, as well as participating in a demo-class and a fun team challenge with other applicants.

Register in the Admission Portal