Try being a Patriot on for size

Throughout the year, there are several opportunities for prospective students and their families to visit our campus. As part of the application process, eighth grade students are required to take part in a Shadow Day between September and December of their eighth grade year.

Schedule a Shadow Day!

*Please note, Shadow Day visits are now closed and will reopen in August for admission in the 2025-2026 school year. For additional information or to inquire about admissions for the 2024-2025 school year, please email admissions@johncarroll.org or call 410.838.8333 and press 2 for Admissions.

Shadow Days are reserved for eighth grade students or prospective transfer students. In order to schedule a Shadow Day, you must start the application process in Veracross. Click the button on the right and select if you are an incoming freshman or transfer student to view the appropriate process and schedule your Shadow Day.

More opportunities to explore John Carroll

September 26, 2024

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Discovering John Carroll #1

Eighth graders and parents get a sense of life as a Patriot at one of our three open house sessions! Registration coming soon.

September 26, 2024

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Discovering John Carroll #1

Eighth graders and parents get a sense of life as a Patriot at one of our three open house sessions! Registration coming soon.

October 23, 2024

6:00–8:00 p.m.

Meet the Coaches & Artists

Meet students, Athletics coaches, and faculty from the Visual, Literary & Theatre Arts, Dance and Music programs!

October 23, 2024

6:00–8:00 p.m.

Meet the Coaches & Artists

Meet students, Athletics coaches, and faculty from the Visual, Literary & Theatre Arts, Dance and Music programs!

October 29, 2024

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Discovering John Carroll #2

Eighth graders and parents get a sense of life as a Patriot at one of our three information sessions. Registration coming soon.

October 29, 2024

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Discovering John Carroll #2

Eighth graders and parents get a sense of life as a Patriot at one of our three information sessions. Registration coming soon.

January 12, 2025

9:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Dance Auditions

Class of 2029 dancers, transfer students and current students not already enrolled in the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program. Scholarships based on dance merit will be evaluated for Class of 2029 dancers.

January 12, 2025

9:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Dance Auditions

Class of 2029 dancers, transfer students and current students not already enrolled in the John Carroll College Preparatory Dance Program. Scholarships based on dance merit will be evaluated for Class of 2029 dancers.