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How We Can Help You Through the Application Process
ULS is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Students can still apply for the 2024-25 academic year, with admissions based on available space in each grade level.
We strive to focus on the individual experiences of each student. Intentional classroom sizing and thoughtful teacher ratios are foundational elements of academic and social-emotional success at ULS. Therefore, spaces at our school are not guaranteed until the enrollment process is fully complete.
Please contact the admissions office with any questions.
Wait Pools for Limited Space
Current interest in ULS exceeds our available space. University Lake School is mission-bound to provide an unparalleled student experience, and as a community of learning we have found that thinking carefully about the size of each classroom (and maintaining an unusually small ratio of students to teachers) helps us curate the best experience for each student, family, and classroom.
Our admissions criteria reflect this priority, and we consider a broad range of characteristics, interests, capacities, and potential when putting together a class, with special focus on identifying those students best positioned to make the most of the ULS experience and to help us meet the aims of our non-profit educational mission.
All families interested in attending ULS should apply by the deadline for the first application period of the school year; this includes currently enrolled students wishing to return. Current ULS students and their siblings are given first priority. After the first enrollment period, spaces will open for new families in our wait pool.
If you are a new family looking to ensure the best chance for a spot, please complete each step of the admissions process prior to the first application deadline. Our admissions office is ready to support and guide you throughout this process at any time. Our commitment to being a community of belonging begins with our welcome to you.
New family application deadline for 2025-26: January 31, 2025
Enrollment contracts are offered on a rolling basis, including siblings of current students who will be new to ULS.
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Submit your application through the portal
(Please note: there is a $50 submission fee)
Once submitted, you will have access to your portal checklist. This checklist is where you'll find all necessary steps to complete your application process
Checklist Overview
Transcript Request
Schedule a Shadow Day
Request Teacher Recommendation(s)
Interview with Head of School
