8th Grade Admissions Process

Shadow Days provide prospective students an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into our comprehensive academic programs, co-curricular activities, and rich traditions that shape our school and make us unique in a city with so many incredible options for an all-girls education. The day begins by building community with other visiting girls through a fun welcome experience before you head off to classes and experience life as a Marker. You'll attend three classes paired with a current student in your grade, or, if you know a current student, you're welcome to request her as your hostess for the day.

Click here to learn more and register for an 8th Grade Shadow Day.

Starting on October 1, parents can create an account on the Nerinx Hall Admissions Parent Portal. The portal provides a checklist of information needed to complete the admissions process. You'll be able to complete the application form, check the status of your daughter's application, and more. Please write down/save your sign-in information and password; you will access the Admissions Parent Portal throughout the admissions process.

The application has four components that must be completed on the Parent Portal:

• Parental Supplemental Form
• Student Writing Sample
• Student Activities Resume
• Academic Transcripts
  • Applicants from Missouri Catholic grade schools must have their Academic Transcripts sent via the Archdiocesan Transcript Request Form.
  • Applicants from non-Missouri Catholic grade schools must have their Academic Transcripts sent directly from the middle/grade school using the request form on the Applicant Parent Portal. 

Applicants and at least 1 parent/guardians will need to attend a scheduled 20 minute interview. Interviews are scheduled through the Applicant Parent Portal and are available on December 2, 3, 8, and 9.

At Nerinx, we want to make a quality, college-prep education accessible to as many families as possible. Families seeking need-based tuition assistance are encouraged to complete a financial aid application through FACTS, our secure financial aid platform. Award amounts are based on a review of family income, assets, liabilities, and other factors. For details and step-by-step instructions on how to apply, visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page. 

Nerinx Hall continues to embrace our founding belief that diversity enriches. To encourage and support diversity in our student body, we offer a supplemental application and recommendation-based award to students of color who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service. For details and step-by-step instructions on how to apply, visit our Diversity Award page.