The following steps outline the typical admission process. All admissions events and requirements are subject to change.
DAY AT HNA
Spend a 'Day at HNA'! Students in the 8th grade, and potential transfer students, are invited to spend a Day at HNA with a current student as host. We will provide $15 for lunch/break in the cafe. Visitors are welcome from the end of September through early January, dependent on the HNA schedule. Contact admissions@holynames-sea.org to schedule.
The application deadline for the Fall of 2026 is Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Late applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Please contact the Admissions Office at (206)720-7805 or admissions@holynames-sea.org.
HNA administers an exam to all prospective 9th/10th graders. This is one of several components used to determine admission status, placement, and scholarship awards. Exams will be held on December 13 and 14 (choose one), 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. See FAQs for more exam information.
Submit the Confidential School Report / Transcript Request and Confidential Teacher Evaluation Form (PDF) to the student's current principal. Ask her/him to complete the form and forward it directly to Holy Names Academy). NOTE: This is a common form used by several Seattle-area Catholic high schools and may be photocopied for multiple uses. In addition, your principal should forward directly to HNA a copy of the following:
Official transcript/permanent record
Standardized test scores from current/previous years
The admissions process for transfer students is the same as for incoming 9th-grade students (see above). It is recommended that applicants for the 10th grade submit standardized test scores (from within the last two years) and take the HNA Scholarship/ Placement Exam. Applicants for the 11th grade are not required to take the exam but are encouraged to include their most recent standardized exam scores with their application.
All application materials should be directed to:
Dr. Marianne McGah Vice Principal of Academics Holy Names Academy 728 21st Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98112-4022
Walk and Talk Tuesdays for Parents of 8th grade students are scheduled for September 23 and October 28 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Register Here.
Catholic High School Virtual Information Night is Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Register Here.
HNA and O'Dea Information Night at HNA is Tuesday, September 30 at O'Dea High School from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register Here.
Open House is Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Holy Names Academy. Register Here.
DECISION LETTERS MAILED - Decision letters for the 2026-2027 school year will be mailed on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
FUTURE COUGAR KICKOFF - An evening honoring the prospective members of the HNA Class of 2030 and transfer students will be held on Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m.
NEW STUDENT REPLY FORMS AND REGISTRATION FEE DUE - The deadline to reply and register for the 2026-2027 school year is Thursday, February 26, 2026 at noon.
9TH-GRADE REGISTRATION - The 9th Grade and Transfer Student registration event will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. [Registration link will be provided soon].