About

Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in grades 7-12. Founded in 1946, Ursuline Academy in Dedham operates under the sponsorship of the international network of Ursuline Sisters, the oldest religious teaching order devoted to the education of young women.

Admissions

Our Admissions team welcomes families for tours throughout the year, and we sponsor events designed for students to explore our campus, sit in on classes, and to get to know our community. Ours is a holistic approach to knowing each student as we review qualifications for admissions. Learn why families choose Ursuline, and how our graduates become young women of character, faith and scholarship!

ACADEMICS

Ursuline Academy offers a rigorous program of study designed to challenge and inspire students, and our faculty encourage their love of learning, reading, and scholarly exploration in the pursuit of truth. Our graduates are fully prepared to study, analyze, and communicate persuasively to meet the challenges of university work.

LIVING THE MISSION

The values of an Ursuline education– a Catholic education– were established centuries ago when Saint Angela Merici dedicated her life to forming a company of young women engaged in bettering their communities. At Ursuline, we challenge our students to live lives of integrity that reflect the principles of Catholic social teaching, and to be Christ to one another in today’s world. We welcome students of all faiths, and support every student on her spiritual journey.

Visit Campus

Thank you for your interest in visiting Ursuline Academy! Visiting our campus, speaking with faculty, and seeing our students in action is an invaluable way to learn about Ursuline Academy. Our Admissions team is excited to meet you, and you may schedule a private tour at any time, or plan to visit us at our annual Open House, scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 11:00 am to 2:00pm.

Open House

Save the Date! Our Admissions Open House for all grades is scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 11 am to 2pm. The Open House provides you the best opportunity to explore our academic programs, speak with faculty, staff, coaches, art directors, club moderators, school and college counselors, and current parents. Take a student-led tour to see our facilities and to hear firsthand from students why the Ursuline experience is a great fit for your daughter!

Registration is now open and you can sign up on Ravenna-hub.com. You'll need to establish an account and identify Ursuline as a school of interest. Or, if you have an account, log in and look under the events section for Ursuline. You will be asked to register for an 11am, Noon or 1pm start time for the Open House; a tour generally takes one hour, but you are welcome to spend as much time as you wish exploring on your own.

If you are applying for Fall 2024 admission or beyond, please complete the Inquiry form to join our mailing list. This will ensure that you receive invitations to all special events, including the Open House, our fall visit days, drama productions and concerts, as well as admissions events added throughout the year.

Questions? Please call Mrs. Cathy Solomon, Chief Enrollment Officer, at 781.493.7726.

Campus Tours

Tour the Ursuline Academy Campus

We welcome you and your family for a private campus tour throughout the year. Prospective families may schedule a tour by appointment at any point in the application process. We recognize that some may wish to visit campus and speak with a member of the Admissions Team before submitting an application.

Please note that an interview is required for admission, and that may be scheduled on the day of the tour or can be completed at a later date via Zoom.

To arrange a private tour of Ursuline Academy, please call the Admissions Office at 781-493-7726 or email admissions@ursulineacademy.net. Tours are also available throughout the summer months.

Visit Days

On select dates from October - February, we invite students to campus for an up-close look at the Ursuline experience. Take a class with our dedicated faculty, attend a club meeting during activity period, create something fun in our innovation lab, and have lunch with current students to learn more about curriculum, activities, sports and arts as well as service and leadership opportunities.

Prospective 7th & 8th Grade Visit Days: October 23rd and November 14th

The Visit Day is our version of a shadow day during the application season, and it runs from 9:00am-12:30pm. Parents are also invited to come in at the beginning of our day, to hear from the Head of School and Principal about our mission, curriculum and school culture. Once students head off to class, we invite parents to join us for coffee to chat with other members of our administrative team, including the athletic director, head of school and college counseling, dean of students, and arts director as well as members of the admissions team.

Prospective 9th Grade or Transfer Shadow Visits

Candidates for admission to grade 9-11 are invited to shadow on select days throughout the year, or by appointment. You will have a host student, will sit in on classes with faculty, attend a club activity and eat lunch in our Tea Room. When students head off to class, we invite parents to join us for coffee to chat with other members of our administrative team, including the athletic director, head of school and college counseling, dean of students, and arts director as well as members of the admissions team.

To schedule a visit or any grade, please log in to your account on Ravenna-hub.com, or create an account, and you can register for a Visit Day under "Steps." While we encourage visits for all prospective students, please note that the Visit Day is specifically required for all applicants to our 9th - 11th grade.

Admissions Office

We look forward to meeting you and your family throughout the coming year, and we welcome questions at any time! Please feel free to email admissions@ursulineacademy.net or call 781.493.7726 for assistance.

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