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. It also gives us an opportunity to get to know our future students.

Admission portal registration is required for all admission events. To create an admission portal account, please complete our inquiry form.

PS-8th Grade Inquiry Form 9th-12th Grade 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 (preschool-1st grade) or beginning of February (2nd-5th grade) after the application has been submitted. The required visit day allows the community and the student to get to know each other, for the student to meet teachers, and for parents to learn more about progressive education. More information about these visit days is located in the admission portal. 

Middle School Shadow Days

Students interested in the Middle School are strongly encouraged to participate in a shadow day early on in their process. This required shadow day includes attending a 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 interested in the Upper School are strongly encouraged to participate in a shadow day early in their process. This required shadow day includes taking a tour of the Upper School, attending classes, lunch, and breaks with a student host, and participating in a fun team challenge activity with other applicants.

Register in the Admission Portal