Important Dates

2026 – 2027 Admissions Dates

Padua Franciscan Open House

October 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
October 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Placement Test Dates

October 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October 31 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
November 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.**
December 1 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Make-up test)
January 26 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (Make-up test)

*Each day will include a parent information session beginning at 9 a.m. except December 1 & January 26.

**HSPT Accommodations: Padua will offer one HSPT each fall with an extended time accommodation for students with a qualifying IEP or 504 Plan. If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan that qualifies him/her for extended time, please submit the plan to Padua Admissions at least 2 weeks prior to the test. Plans should be submitted to Director of Admissions, Katie Martin '08. 

October 1

FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application Opens

November 15

FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Application Deadline

December 5

Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Scholarship Auditions 

January 19

Incoming Freshman Application Deadline

February 10

Incoming Freshman Acceptance Letters Mailed

February 27 & March 2

Incoming Freshman Parent & Student Information Meetings

March 17 & 18

Incoming Freshman Course Registration

March 25

Incoming Freshman Sports & Marching Band Information Night