We are eager for you to explore Deerfield!
Below you will find information about Admission fairs and events that will allow you to learn more about attending boarding school and more specifically about Deerfield.
Tune in. Learn more. We are excited to have you with us!
November 10, 2024, 1:00 pm
JW Marriott Marquis Miami255 Biscayne BlvdMiami, FLJoining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Miami, FL. Register Here.
Steph Gonzalez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area. Please email her directly with your request to schedule an interview: sgonzalez@deerfield.edu
November 10, 2024, 3:00 pm
JW Marriott Santa Fe, Salón Picasso (Piso -1)Av. Santa Fe 160, Álvaro ObregónCiudad de MéxicoMéxicoJoining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Mexico City. Register here.
Melissa Persons will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area. Please email mpersons@deerfield.edu with your request to schedule an interview.
November 12, 2024, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The Hong Kong ClubHarcourt Suite, Level 1/F1 Jackson RoadCentral Hong KongDean of Admission, Mr. Chip Davis will be visiting Hong Kong in November!
The Hong Kong reception is currently full; please reach out to book a virtual interview.
Please note that space is limited. One adult per student is suggested for registration.
November 12, 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
We have a wide array of arts disciplines that can either be part of the academic experience or your cocurricular life at Deerfield. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with faculty from Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. Whether you would like to try something totally new, or are already enjoying an activity in the Visual & Performing Arts, join us for a casual Zoom conversation to see what’s on offer in our state of the art Hess Center for the Arts!
November 12, 2024, 7:00 pm
Joining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Monterrey, Mexico. Register here.
Melissa Persons will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area. Please email mpersons@deerfield.edu with your request to schedule an interview.
November 16, 2024, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Park Royal in Grand Ballroom7500 Beach RdSingaporeDean of Admission, Mr. Chip Davis will be visiting Singapore in November!
Join us at the American Boarding School Fair:
Singapore – Registration Info HERE
Mr. Davis will offer a limited number of interviews while in the area. Candidates must submit their Candidate Profile – part 1 in Gateway to Prep Schools before requesting an interview. To request your interview please contact Sara Gentilozzi at Deerfield Academy.
November 17, 2024, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Grande Centre Point Terminal 21, Grand Ballroom2 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, WatthanaBangkokThailandJoin us at the American Boarding School Fair:
Bangkok – Registration Info HERE
Representing Deerfield will be Dr. Pannapa Herabat P’11
November 18, 2024, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The PuXuan HotelMontparnasse Hall, Level 2/FNo.1 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng DistrictBeijingDean of Admission, Mr. Chip Davis will be visiting Beijing in November!
The Beijing reception is currently full; please reach out to book a virtual interview.
Please note that space is limited. One adult per student is suggested for registration.
November 20, 2024, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Shilla HotelOrchid Hall, 3rd Floor249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu SeoulRepublic of KoreaDean of Admission, Mr. Chip Davis will be visiting Seoul in November!
The Seoul reception is currently full; please reach out to book a virtual interview
Please note that space is limited. One adult per student is suggested for registration.
December 2, 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for a discussion about affordability and opportunities at Deerfield.
December 13, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Register HERE to attend our Admission Reception.
This event is designed for students with their parents/guardians applying for Fall 2025 entry.
While visiting the area, a limited number of Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Chip Davis. Please email to explore availability.
December 15, 2024, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Register HERE to attend our Admission Reception.
This event is designed for students and their parents/guardians applying for Fall 2025 entry.
While visiting the area, a limited number of Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Chip Davis. Please email to explore availability.
December 16, 2024, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Register HERE to attend our Admission Reception.
This event is designed for students and their parents/guardians applying for Fall 2025 entry.
While visiting the area, a limited number of Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Chip Davis. Please email to explore availability.
December 16, 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for an informal conversation discussing the Post Graduate experience at Deerfield. Our faculty will be joined by a panel of current Deerfield post graduate students along with several young alumni who joined Deerfield for a post graduate year.
December 17, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Register HERE to attend our Admission Reception.
This event is designed for students and their parents/guardians applying for Fall 2025 entry.
While visiting the area, a limited number of Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Chip Davis. Please email to explore availability.
November 3, 2024, 1:30 pm
Lake Forest Country Day School145 S Green Bay RdLake Forest, ILJoining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Lake Forest, IL. Register Here.
Steph Gonzalez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area. Please email sgonzalez@deerfield.edu with your request to schedule an interview.
November 2, 2024, 2:00 pm
Chicago City Day School541 W Hawthorne PlChicago, ILJoining with the Ten Schools Admission Organization, Deerfield Academy will visit Chicago, IL. Register Here.
Steph Gonzalez will be providing a limited number of interviews while visiting the area. Please email sgonzalez@deerfield.edu with your request to schedule an interview.
Deerfield welcomes applications for students currently in 8th-12th grade who are applying to grades 9th-12th or a postgraduate year for the following academic year.
Current 6th graders and beyond may request our viewbook to be entered into our system for future application years.
Prior to 6th grade, we encourage you to explore our website to familiarize yourself with Deerfield and all it has to offer.
7th graders can visit campus April-August. Dates may vary, but traditionally these appointments are offered on weekdays.
Over the summer, our office provides Tour and Interview appointments for 8th grade families and above who are applying for the upcoming fall.
Academic year appointments are for application eligible students only.
In GPS systems, you can use: 7 Old Main Street, 1 Albany Road, or 1 Academy Lane in Deerfield, MA.
An interview is an important part of Deerfield’s holistic application process. As space becomes limited in December and January, we highly recommend that you book your interview appointment early.
No, Deerfield does not admit students in the middle of the academic year.
Yes. If you are thinking of repeating your current grade, we encourage you to discuss this with your admission officer during your interview. This process is also called reclassifying.
You should make the recommendation request through Gateway to Prep Schools with your English or Math teacher from last year and inform our office of your situation.
Deerfield requires all candidates to submit standardized testing as part of our holistic admission process. Please review our testing requirements for the current admission cycle.
Deerfield does not hold academic classes on Saturdays; instead many of our students participate in co-curricular activities.
Yes, Deerfield has an academic dress code policy. The dress code is a shared experience and an everyday practice that signals seriousness of purpose and mutual respect within our community. You can view our dress code policy HERE.
Deerfield does provide application fee waivers for qualifying families. To be considered for a fee waiver, applicants who have completed their Candidate Profile must submit our Fee Waiver Request Form. This is a financial need based process.
Deerfield’s financial aid program is a need-based program that supports 100% of demonstrated need. Currently, our program provides funding for 39% of our student body. The program is comprehensive and may cover up to 100% of the total cost of tuition and fees. We also support additional expenses such as travel and health insurance for a portion of our community.
Our financial aid deadline is January 15. You can find more information on financial aid HERE.
Financial aid awards are sent on March 10.
Deerfield accepts students for September enrollment only. Our priority application deadline for September enrollment is January 15. We will make every effort to fully consider applications completed (including testing) after January 15, however we cannot guarantee a March 10 notification.
Admission opportunities for late candidates, who do not receive a March 10 notification, is limited by the number of spaces available after April 10. The Admission Committee meets periodically throughout the spring to make decisions on this group of candidates.
Our Day Student vs. Boarding Student Residential Policy:
Deerfield Academy recommends that Day Student applicants reside within a 25-mile radius. This radius restriction does not apply to children of employees.
An Applicant residing more than 25 miles from campus must apply as a Boarding Student. Note: the typical Deerfield schedule requires that students be on campus, at a minimum, from 8:30 am – 5:45 pm.
Any applicant who would qualify as a Day Student per the radius restriction may apply as a Boarding Student. However, a Day student applicant should not expect to change to a Boarding Student any time after the admission process closes (January 15). Please note that tuition and fees may vary depending on the Day or Boarding designation.
admission@deerfield.edu
413-774-1400
Fax 413-772-1129
Main School Building
Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 65
Deerfield, MA 01342
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 87, Deerfield, MA 01342
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