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What is the Hotchkiss School?

- The Hotchkiss School | An independent boarding school for grades 9 through 12. How Do I? Connect with Alumni, Join Alumnet! Welcome to the Hotchkiss Parent Portal! Please click on each item below to reveal further information. The Family Update is our e-newsletter for current families.

What is the application fee for Hotchkiss?

Your Hotchkiss application helps us get to know you and evaluate how you might fit with the School. Hotchkiss uses “Gateway to Prep Schools," an online common application that consists of these main sections: The application fee, payable online, is $70 for each applicant.

How do I view Hotchkiss content?

To view recorded athletics content, please go to either www.livestream.com/ hotchkiss, or www.vimeo.com/hotchkiss. To view archived music performances, please go to www.vimeo.com/hotchkissmusic.

Parent Directory

Click here to access an online parent directory (login required). You will be able to search by:

Unclear on Whom to Contact?

Unsure about whom to call with your question? Use this handy reference page.

2. Optional: Special Interests Forms

If you're interested in playing a sport at Hotchkiss or in studying the visual or performing, arts please also fill out the optional forms available below.

4. Take a Standardized Test

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the day-to-day for all of us, and as we look forward to the coming academic year at Hotchkiss, we have a number of changes for the 2021-22 application cycle (to welcome students for the 2022-23 academic year) that are intended to ensure fairness, access, and greater convenience for applicants and their families.

5. Complete the Application

Your Hotchkiss application helps us get to know you and evaluate how you might fit with the School. Hotchkiss uses “Gateway to Prep Schools," an online common application that consists of these main sections:

Required Materials

Online Application “Gateway to Prep Schools” Candidate Profile (Please submit as soon as possible, preferably before your interview.)

Optional: Supplemental Materials for Arts and Sports Interests

Supplemental materials help us understand your interests and abilities, especially in the arts and sports.

Learn About Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Learn about the tuition and fees, payment options, and our substantial financial aid program.

Enrolling at Portals

To complete your enrollment, please download and read the Enrollment Checklist which provides information about important steps.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available. To apply, download and read the Financial Aid Application.

Before you come to campus

Before arriving on campus, please read the Summer Portals Student Handbook which will be emailed following enrollment. All students and parents are expected to read the handbook well in advance of arriving on campus.

Getting here

Check-in for students are on Sundays from 9 a.m. to Noon. Family members are welcome to come with their children to help them settle in. We allow one day early arrival for students who are flying to get to campus.