Incoming Freshmen

Eighth grade is an exciting year with many wonderful milestones awaiting you!

One of the most important is choosing your academic home for the next four years. This process can be overwhelming, so we strive to make things as easy for you as possible. Follow the steps below to complete the admissions process and be sure to contact us with any questions. Once the school year has begun, all prospective students regardless of grade should follow the Transfer Student Application Process.

To apply for financial aid or to qualify for scholarships, please complete the FACTS Aid Application.

We look forward to seeing you here this fall!

Step 1: Online Application

Ready? Let's get started! To begin the application process, click on the application link and create an account with your email address. (Remember to keep track of your password.)

The online application will request the following, so it is helpful to have this information handy: address, parent & student emails, best phone number, name & address of your current school, name of your public school district, and any alumnae in your family.

Apply for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Step 2: Release of Records/Recommendation Form

After you create a SchoolAdmin account and follow the steps to apply to Oakland Catholic, you will be prompted to submit two requests to your current middle school principal or guidance counselor. All you need to do is enter the name and email address for your principal or guidance counselor.

The following academic information is requested:

Your 6th & 7th grade transcripts and standardized test scores
Your 8th grade Q1 report card (at minimum) and standardized test scores
Any growth plans, IEPs, or other evaluative measures pertinent to the academic success of the applicant , as well as the student's medical records on file.
Your principal and 7th/8th grader teachers' course recommendation form for course placement at OC.

REQUEST RELEASE OF RECORDS/RECOMMENDATION FORM

*Please note: you will be directed to log back into your SchoolAdmin account.

Once the records and recommendations have been uploaded, those items will be checked off as completed on your application checklist! *Please follow up with your current school office to ensure records are sent in a timely fashion, or if you notice it's been a while since you submitted the request to your principal.

Step 3: Scholarship Entrance Exam

The third step in the application process is to complete the Scholarship Entrance Exam. Exam scores are reviewed internally and used for acceptance consideration, class placement, consideration for invitation to the Joan of Arc Society of Scholars, and eligibility for merit-based scholarships. Results are not scored on a pass/fail basis.

To schedule your entrance exam, please contact admissions@oaklandcatholic.org, or call Leslie Williams, OC Director of Enrollment, at 412-682-6633 x1253.

Step 4: Enrollment

Once you have received your Acceptance Packet in the mail, complete the following 3 items to enroll for your OC freshman year!

Sign the intent for enrollment contract through your SchoolAdmin account.
Complete the online enrollment forms through the same account.
Create or log into your FACTS Family Account with Oakland Catholic High School to set up your payment plan, submit the non-refundable $300 enrollment fee to FACTS Management, and apply for financial aid if needed. To submit the enrollment fee via credit/debit card over the phone, please contact our Student Accounts Specialist at 412-682-6633 ext. 1233. To submit a payment via cash or check, please bring your deposit to the OC Welcome Center.

Need-based Scholarships will be awarded to enrolled students in April/May.
Merit Scholarships will be awarded based on the top entrance exam scores.
All families seeking financial assistance must submit the FACTS Grant & Aid Application.

Step 5: Complete New Student & Parent Orientation

Upon completion of enrollment to Oakland Catholic, students will participate in a New Student Orientation. For most students, this orientation will take place during our New Student Orientation Night before the school year begins. If you are unable to make it to the New Student Orientation Night, or if you enrolled after this evening occurred, our OC Director of Enrollment will contact you with further details.

Completion of this orientation is required before attending Oakland Catholic. Please ensure that both the student and the parent/guardian are in attendance at the orientation.

Questions?

Mrs. Leslie Williams, Director of Enrollment
412-682-6633 x 1253 | admissions@oaklandcatholic.org