Admission
Visiting Oakwood
Our prospective family calendar is brimming with engaging events designed to introduce you and your family to the diverse landscape of an Oakwood School education.
Create and manage your Oakwood Connected account to view, edit, and add events. Oakwood Connected serves as the primary hub for verifying dates, received items, and a host of other pertinent information. Stay connected and follow us on Instagram for an exclusive glimpse into the remarkable journey that lies ahead.
Submit an inquiry below to register for prospective family events and to join our mailing list. RSVPs are required for all events.
Submit an inquiry below to register for prospective family events and to join our mailing list. RSVPs are required for all events.
IMPORTANT DATES
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APPLICATION AVAILABLE
— Tuesday, July 1, 2025 -
APPLICATIONS DUE
Priority Applications:
— Friday, November 21, 2025
(to guarantee a parent/guardian conversation for Kindergarten and/or a campus tour for grades 7-12):
Final Application Deadline:
— Friday, December 12, 2025 -
FACULTY/SIBLING APPLICATIONS DUE
— Tuesday, September 30, 2025 -
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS
— Friday, January 9, 2026 -
DECISION NOTIFICATION FOR ALL GRADES
— Friday, March 13, 2026 -
DECISION REPLY DATE FOR ALL GRADES
— Friday, March 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Elementary Campus (Grades K-6)
Please complete an online inquiry to register to attend the following events and to join our mailing list. If at any point you would like to view, edit, or add events, simply login to your Oakwood Connected account. As a general rule, your Oakwood Connected account is the central location to verify dates, items received, and much more.
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Prospective Parent/Guardian Mornings
This event includes remarks from the Elementary Director of Admission, Elementary Principal, Head of School, and a student panel. A comprehensive tour of the elementary campus is also featured.— September 25, 2025— October 16, 2025— October 28, 2025
— November 11, 2025
— December 11, 2025
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Curriculum and Pathways (Kindergarten Only)
Our Curriculum and Pathways events are for 2026-2027 prospective Kindergarten parents & guardians who wish to learn more about Oakwood School’s elementary campus programs. The same programming is offered on three separate dates. Please sign up for only one date as space is limited.
— September 10, 2025
— November 10, 2025
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Secondary Campus Prospective Parent Open House (5th-6th Grade applicants only)
Join us on campus to connect with Secondary Campus Department Chairs. You and your child will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, engage with faculty and current students, and participate in a club fair. Due to space limitations, this event is reserved for 5th - 6th grade families applying/inquiring for the 2025-2026 school year.
— Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
— Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Parent/Guardian Affinity Gatherings
Jewish Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Jewish parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Jewish children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Jewish or parents/guardians with Jewish-identifying children.
— January 8, 2026
Latinx Affinity Gathering
Please join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Latinx parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Latinx children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Latinx or parents/guardians with Latinx-identifying children.
— January 15, 2026APISA+ Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) or parents/guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) identifying children.
— January 22, 2026
LGBTQ+ Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and parents and guardians with LGBTQ+ children. This event is open to parents/guardians identifying as LGBTQ+ or parents/guardians with LGBTQ+ identifying children.
— January 29, 2026
Black Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Black parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Black children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Black or parents/guardians with Black-identifying children.
— February 5, 2026
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K-6 Secondary Campus Information Session
Join members of the Secondary Campus Admission Team for an overview of the programs and opportunities available for students in grades 7-12. Whether you are considering 6th grade or even Kindergarten, we recommend attending this event for a more in depth look at the benefits of Oakwood’s K-12 structure. The morning will conclude with a panel of current students who matriculated from the elementary campus.
— January 10, 2025 -
Belonging at Oakwood
This event for prospective parents/guardians is designed to illustrate how Oakwood is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member of our community is valued and feels a sense of belonging. Student and faculty leaders from the various affinity and mentorship groups will discuss their programs and offer insight into the ways students of color and same-gendered families are supported at Oakwood.
— December 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Access to event registration will be available soon.
Secondary Campus (Grades 7-12)
Please complete an online inquiry to register to attend the following events and to join our mailing list. If at any point you would like to view, edit, or add events, simply login to your Oakwood Connected account. As a general rule, your Oakwood Connected account is the central location to verify dates, items received, and much more.
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Prospective Family Open House
Join us on campus to connect with Secondary Campus Department Chairs. You and your child will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, engage with faculty and current students, and participate in a club fair. Due to space limitations, this event is reserved for 5-12 grade families applying/inquiring for the 2026-2027 school year.
— Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
— Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Virtual Prospective Student Information Sessions
These 45-minute student information sessions are designed to provide prospective students with an overview of the many opportunities available at Oakwood. This presentation will include an overview of programs and a Q&A portion. We ask that your child be a current 6th-11th grade student planning to apply for the 2026-2027 school year. All student information sessions will be held from 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM.Access to event registration will be available soon. -
Belonging at Oakwood
This event for prospective parents/guardians is designed to illustrate how Oakwood is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member of our community is valued and feels a sense of belonging. Student and faculty leaders from the various affinity and mentorship groups will discuss their programs and offer insight into the ways students of color and same-gendered families are supported at Oakwood.— December 4, 2025
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Parent/Guardian Affinity Gatherings
Jewish Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Jewish parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Jewish children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Jewish or parents/guardians with Jewish-identifying children.
— January 8, 2026
Latinx Affinity Gathering
Please join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Latinx parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Latinx children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Latinx or parents/guardians with Latinx-identifying children.
— January 15, 2026APISA+ Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) or parents/guardians with Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian (APISA+) identifying children.
— January 22, 2026
LGBTQ+ Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and parents and guardians with LGBTQ+ children. This event is open to parents/guardians identifying as LGBTQ+ or parents/guardians with LGBTQ+ identifying children.
— January 29, 2026
Black Affinity GatheringPlease join us for an evening of light bites and dialogue with current Black parents/guardians and parents and guardians with Black children. This event is open to parents/guardians who identify as Black or parents/guardians with Black-identifying children.
— February 5, 2026
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Secondary Campus Visit & Student Interview
Submit your application early to secure an interview date and campus tour. Once your application is received and processed, you may self-select a campus tour and interview date. Campus tours and interviews are held during the school day. Zoom interviews are available upon request. -
Applicant PJ Q&A with Current Students
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICANTS (GRADES 7-8): Put on your pajamas and join current Oakwood students for an informal chat about what it’s really like to be an Oakwood student! You bring your questions and we will provide some treats. Students will cover everything from lockers to language arts to lunch and things that don’t start with the letter “L.” Applications must be submitted to attend and an RSVP is required.
— January 24, 2026
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