Apply to SJA
We are delighted that you have chosen to apply to St. Joseph’s Academy, and we look forward to receiving your application and beginning our relationship with you and your family.
The mission of St. Joseph’s Academy is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth.
We encourage applications from students who will bring their academic and personal best to SJA, as well as an enthusiasm for the Academy sisterhood and community. We are committed to making each student’s experience enriching and rewarding and to helping each young woman meet and exceed her academic and personal goals.
READY TO APPLY?
The first step in the application process is creating an account. After submitting the account form, you will receive an email with instructions for creating your account password. If you already have a Blackbaud account through SJA, you will use that.
What you need to get started:
• A current photo of your daughter. Please note the maximum allowable size for the image is 6MB. Common picture extensions are supported.
• SJA legacy information. If relatives of your daughter attended SJA, please supply their first, middle/maiden and last names; relation to the applicant; and the year of graduation from SJA.
• Credit card for the $65 non-refundable application fee.
APPLY TO SJA
The SJA Admissions Team is eager to help you learn what makes the Academy so special and to answer any questions that you may have.
Please contact Director of Admissions Meredith Smith and Assistant Director of Admissions Victoria Hudson ’09 at admissions@sjabr.org or (225) 388-2243. We look forward to assisting you with your application and beginning our relationship with your family!
Admissions Timeline 2025-2026
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
Applications for admission, Josephine Bahlinger Award, MOTHER ALICE AWARD and 1868 Award available online. |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
Open House for Girls in grades 6-8 and their families, 3:30-7 p.m. |
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Friday, November 21, 2025 |
- Application form due to SJA with $65 non-refundable application fee AND Current photo. - Josephine Bahlinger Award, Mother Alice Award AND 1868 aWARD applicationS due. |
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Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
Placement test at SJA, 8 a.m. |
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Tuesday-Thursday, December 9-11, 2025 |
Applicant/Parent Interviews |
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Monday, February 2, 2026 |
Admissions letters Mailed |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Tuition Assistance Application Opens for New Students (CLOSES on April 15) |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | Registration Due Through MySJA |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
Math and English Proficiency Testing |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Band placement Meeting, Choir Placement Meeting, Dance Placement Audition |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Science and WORLD Language Proficiency Testing |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | Academic Pathways Seminar: Lunch Session 12-1 p.m.; Evening session 6-7 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 16, 2025 | Sticker Spectacular Event* |
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Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 2026 |
SJA WELCOME WEEK** |
*Attendance is mandatory for all incoming freshmen and at least one parent or guardian.
**Mandatory for all new students.
Contact Us
For questions regarding admissions at SJA or the application process, please contact our Admissions Team:
Meredith Smith
Admissions Director
smithm@sjabr.org
(225) 388-2243
Victoria Hudson '09
Assistant Admissions Director
hudsonv@sjabr.org
(225) 388-2209
Why SJA?
There are so many reasons why St. Joseph’s Academy is a great fit for every girl. To learn more about SJA, visit our Why SJA page.