Admissions
Accepted Students
Congratulations! Welcome to the Wildcat Community.
On this page, you will find videos featuring faculty and students, information and registration for upcoming admissions events, FAQs, and how to enroll! Check back frequently!
Say "Yes!" by logging into MyVA to view and sign your enrollment contract, and pay your deposit to secure your spot!
Log in to Vermont Academy's MyVA parent portal to view the enrollment contract. Please note that all parents will need to log in under their individual accounts to sign the enrollment contract.
To secure enrollment, we will need a signed enrollment contract and a non-refundable deposit received by April 10.
To secure enrollment, we will need a signed enrollment contract and a non-refundable deposit received by April 10.
Below are instructions on how parents can view the contract:
1. Once your child is accepted to Vermont Academy you will receive an email inviting you to create your MyVA ID.
2. Click on the "Accept Invite" button.
3. Follow the instructions to create your MyVA ID.
4. Towards the top of the page will be a yellow bar that has the words “you have (1) contract to view and accept”, click the bar.
5. The next page displays the contract. Click review and go through the steps.
6. Repeat process for a second parent (if applicable).
If you have trouble creating your MyVA ID, contact our IT Department at IT@vermontacademy.org.
If you have general questions about your contract or deposit, contact our Admissions Office at admissions@vermontacademy.org or call 802.869.6229.
If you have trouble creating your MyVA ID, contact our IT Department at IT@vermontacademy.org.
If you have general questions about your contract or deposit, contact our Admissions Office at admissions@vermontacademy.org or call 802.869.6229.
Welcome New VA Families!
Once your student has officially enrolled with Vermont Academy, you will have access to new student forms. Throughout the summer, new families will receive communication leading up to the start of school.
Families, please log in to MyVA (MySchoolApp) Parent Account and select the Resources tab to complete all forms and access resources.
Stay tuned for 2024-2025 new student forms and information.
Once your student has officially enrolled with Vermont Academy, you will have access to new student forms. Throughout the summer, new families will receive communication leading up to the start of school.
Families, please log in to MyVA (MySchoolApp) Parent Account and select the Resources tab to complete all forms and access resources.
Stay tuned for 2024-2025 new student forms and information.
Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Should you have questions about Vermont Academy, please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 802.869.6229.
Nora Dock
Director of Admissions
nora.dock@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6258
Dave Hodgson
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement
dhodgson@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6255
Caitlin Wilkins
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
caitlin.wilkins@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6229
Brian Allen
Assistant Director of Admissions
Head Coach, Boys' Varsity Hockey
ballen@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6613
Madison Paydos
Assistant Director of Admissions
Head Coach, Girls' Varsity Hockey
mpaydos@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6651
Nora Dock
Director of Admissions
nora.dock@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6258
Dave Hodgson
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Advancement
dhodgson@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6255
Caitlin Wilkins
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
caitlin.wilkins@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6229
Brian Allen
Assistant Director of Admissions
Head Coach, Boys' Varsity Hockey
ballen@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6613
Madison Paydos
Assistant Director of Admissions
Head Coach, Girls' Varsity Hockey
mpaydos@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6651
Take a Look at Life at VA
Vermont Academy's Fall Trimester Traditions
Take a look at the fun traditions that occur at VA during the fall trimester that focus on building school spirit and community. Which one are you most looking forward to experiencing?
Take a look at the fun traditions that occur at VA during the fall trimester that focus on building school spirit and community. Which one are you most looking forward to experiencing?
Being a Well-Rounded Student at Vermont Academy
Declan ’25 talks about how he isn’t defined as a particular type of student at Vermont Academy through his involvement in various extracurriculars and organizations.
Declan ’25 talks about how he isn’t defined as a particular type of student at Vermont Academy through his involvement in various extracurriculars and organizations.
The Student-Athlete Experience at VA
Our Boys’ Prep Basketball Coach and College Counselor, John Zall, speaks to the student-athlete experience at Vermont Academy and how our college prep environment helps prepare our students to navigate both athletic and academic success in college.
Our Boys’ Prep Basketball Coach and College Counselor, John Zall, speaks to the student-athlete experience at Vermont Academy and how our college prep environment helps prepare our students to navigate both athletic and academic success in college.
Meet Ms. Lanterman
This interview is one in a series spotlighting Vermont Academy educators; their unique and innovative classroom approaches; what makes their classrooms successful and what challenges them; and what it means to live and teach at Vermont Academy.
This interview is one in a series spotlighting Vermont Academy educators; their unique and innovative classroom approaches; what makes their classrooms successful and what challenges them; and what it means to live and teach at Vermont Academy.
Performing Arts at Vermont Academy
Steve Cady, Music Programs and Performing Arts Chair, speaks to VA's performing arts, vocal, and music programming on campus. Students participate in classes, ensembles, lessons, jam sessions, instrument building, and recording projects with their peers and instructors. The presence of musicians at Vermont Academy is strong, and their performances are met with acclaim from their friends and families.
Steve Cady, Music Programs and Performing Arts Chair, speaks to VA's performing arts, vocal, and music programming on campus. Students participate in classes, ensembles, lessons, jam sessions, instrument building, and recording projects with their peers and instructors. The presence of musicians at Vermont Academy is strong, and their performances are met with acclaim from their friends and families.
Visual Art Offerings at Vermont Academy
Lisa McNealus '79, Visual Arts Chair and Fine Arts Teacher, speaks to the extensive creative offerings at Vermont Academy. From painting, collage, pottery, digital arts, and advanced studio arts, our students experience a myriad of opportunities during their time at VA. Our talented arts faculty members provide a wide range of fields of study and discipline, and it is their hope that each student will embrace the arts as a lifelong interest.
Lisa McNealus '79, Visual Arts Chair and Fine Arts Teacher, speaks to the extensive creative offerings at Vermont Academy. From painting, collage, pottery, digital arts, and advanced studio arts, our students experience a myriad of opportunities during their time at VA. Our talented arts faculty members provide a wide range of fields of study and discipline, and it is their hope that each student will embrace the arts as a lifelong interest.
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.
