Admission Process

Thank you for your interest in Carolina Day School! We are looking forward to working with you and getting to know your family during the admission process.

Create your My CDS account to apply and begin your next steps. Once you have applied, a detailed checklist with action items will be provided.  From there, your My CDS account helps you stay informed during the admission process.

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How does the admission process work?

To see an overview of the admission process, please select the entry point that applies to your child—Lower School (PK3–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), Upper School (Grades 9–12), or Key School (Grades 2–8). 

Application Fees  

  •  $75 application fee per applicant

Admission Deadlines

February 15, 2025 - Admission Deadline For All Applicants

All components of the Admission Process, including Financial Aid Applications, must be completed by this deadline.

March 7, 2025 - Decisions will be delivered for students that meet the February 15 deadline.

Note: Availability at Key School is determined by the number of students transitioning from our program. The number of spaces per grade varies from year to year.