Thank you for your interest in Holy Names High School. We have many fun events planned this year to take you through the admissions process. We are scheduling both virtual and in-person visits now.
To receive additional information, fill out an Inquiry Form.
Admissions Application
The Admissions Application is available on September 1, 2021
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Students who have applied to Holy Names will need to take the HSPT to complete their application are invited to contact the Admissions Department to register. The make-up HSPT will be administered at Holy Names on Saturday, January 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Transcript and Recommendation Forms
Transcript and Recommendation Forms are to be filled electronically through your SchoolAdmin checklist. Please give your school officials and registrar plenty of time to complete and submit.
Family Interview
We are offering in-person and virtual interviews mid-February. You can schedule your Admissions interview through your SchoolAdmin portal.
Merit-Based Scholarships
The Scholarship Application will be available December 1, 2021
Financial Aid
The FACTS financial aid application is reviewed separately from a student’s admissions application. These are available on December 1, 2021 and families are will be required to submit their 2020 tax returns and W-2s.
Admissions Decisions
Admissions Decisions will be sent by mail and via email at 3:00 pm on March 18, 2022.
Visit Holy Names
This Admissions season we will be hosting a variety of virtual and in-person events.
All event registrations are collected through our Inquiry Form.
In-Person Campus Tours
Our Admissions Team will guide you through an hour-long tour of our beautiful campus. From the minute you step on campus, you will feel what makes Holy Names special. In-Person Campus Tours are available on select Saturdays throughout the Fall.
Virtual Campus Tours
A wonderful opportunity for you and your daughter to experience a tour of our innovative historic campus led by a student ambassador. Virtual Campus Tours will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Live Virtual Information Sessions
We will be hosting Live Information Sessions for prospective students and families. You will have an opportunity to meet the Admissions and Administration Team. There will be a Q&A session for families to ask questions and learn about our Holy Names community. Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am.
Student Ambassador Video Calls
Prospective students can meet with a current student ambassador for a conversation about life as a HNHS Monarch. The calls will be available by scheduling with the Admissions Department.
Virtual Admissions Process Sessions
Meet with Admissions representatives to discuss the application process, along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Virtual Admissions Process Sessions will be held once a month on Thursdays at 6:00 pm.
Moving to Oakland?
The online application makes it easy for families to apply from any location. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss the application timeline, interview options, and how we can support you in your move to Oakland.
Questions about Admissions? Contact Petra Rocha, Director of Admissions at [email protected] or (510) 450-1110 Ext. 117