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.

The Fund for Ursuline

Make a gift before June 30th, 2025 and help us finish the year strong!

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What is the Fund for Ursuline?

The Fund for Ursuline provides Ursuline Academy with its most encompassing fundraising support. Alumnae, parents of current students, parents of alumnae, grandparents, friends, faculty, and staff all partner philanthropically to support the Academy’s ongoing operational expenses. Their combined gifts touch every aspect of the student experience.

Your Fund for Ursuline gift will:

Help maintain and improve curriculum
Hold down the cost of tuition
Provide instructional materials and support services
Assist Ursuline Academy in its goal of justly compensating our dedicated faculty and staff
Assist in necessary maintenance of and improvements to the physical plant
Benefit you with a tax deduction for making a charitable gift.

Why is the Fund for Ursuline important?

Our current students benefit every day! Our current students are the direct beneficiaries of the Fund for Ursuline. Because the fund helps pay for the best faculty, new technology, campus improvements, and special programming, every facet of their Ursuline experience benefits from the Fund for Ursuline.

It helps us educate young women of all circumstances. In fiscal year '25, the Fund for Ursuline raised nearly the equivalent of a $2,500 scholarship per student. Without this important philanthropic support, tuition would be higher, and an Ursuline education would be less accessible. A strong annual fund allows the Academy to fulfill St. Angela Merici's dream of educating young women of all circumstances.

Annual giving directly impacts the school’s operating budget. Gifts to the Fund for Ursuline are put to use immediately to help cover the cost of operations and meet unexpected needs. Having this support allows us to keep our focus on our students and the Ursuline mission of providing educational excellence.

Senior Parent Gift Fund

An annual Ursuline tradition, the Senior Parent Gift program encourages parents of the graduating class to come together to honor their daughters with a collective gift to the school. This branch of the Fund for Ursuline allows our senior parents to make their mark on the school in a tangible way before their daughters graduate.

Giving Societies

The Serviam Society. The Serviam Society recognizes philanthropic leadership giving to Ursuline Academy. The society includes donors who commit annual gifts totaling $1,000 or more to the Academy during a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Members of the Serviam Society are invited to a reception hosted by the Head of School and Board of Trustees each spring.

The Academy Patron Society. The Academy Patron Society recognizes donors who make gifts totaling $1 - $999 to Ursuline Academy during a fiscal year.

Annual Report of Gifts. All donors are recognized in the appropriate giving circle in the Annual Report of Gifts. Corporate matching gifts are included in your total for recognition purposes.

Day of Giving

Each spring, Ursuline Academy comes together on one day for a Day of Giving to maximize the number of gifts in 24 hours from all members of the Ursuline community: alumnae, parents, parents of alumnae, faculty, students, and friends. Gifts support the Fund for Ursuline to provide critical support for all aspects of an Ursuline education. Each day, our students pray to be "all of one heart and one will" in their daily endeavors. On our Day of Giving, we challenge the entire Ursuline community to be of one heart and one will, and to join in with a spirit of philanthropy for our beloved Ursuline.

Thank you! Because of you, Ursuline Academy raised over $200,000 on our Day of Giving for essential needs and programs.

Click HERE to read some powerful alumnae and student profiles.

Giving to Ursuline

How can I help?

To benefit the 2024-2025 Fund for Ursuline, make a gift online by June 30, 2025. If you prefer to send a check, mail it to Ursuline Academy, Director of Annual Giving, 85 Lowder St., Dedham MA, 02026.