Admissions
Admissions Events
We Can't Wait to Meet You!
Welcome to Nichols School, where we invite prospective students and their families to experience our vibrant campus and inspirational community! Please find our scheduled Admission events below. Registration is open now!
Viking Voices are open to any Middle or Upper School family looking to learn about our exceptional academic programs, arts, and athletics.
Our Admission Tests and Viking Visits are reserved for prospective Upper School students who have completed the application form.
Welcome to Nichols School, where we invite prospective students and their families to experience our vibrant campus and inspirational community! Please find our scheduled Admission events below. Registration is open now!
Viking Voices are open to any Middle or Upper School family looking to learn about our exceptional academic programs, arts, and athletics.
Our Admission Tests and Viking Visits are reserved for prospective Upper School students who have completed the application form.
Viking Voices!
Join us for an evening of Viking Voices, open to prospective Middle and Upper School students and their families. Viking Voices features a moderated panel discussion with Nichols School faculty, administrators, and students. This event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about our community, programs, and the application process.
Viking Voices Dates:
- October 24
- November 19
Admission Test Dates
All Upper School applicants are required to take the Admission Test. Once you submit your application, you will be able to register for one of the testing dates offered throughout the fall. Please note, advance registration is necessary, and a completed application form is required before sitting for the test.
Test Dates:
All Upper School applicants are required to take the Admission Test. Once you submit your application, you will be able to register for one of the testing dates offered throughout the fall. Please note, advance registration is necessary, and a completed application form is required before sitting for the test.
Test Dates:
- October 3
- October 17
- November 21
- December 7
- December 14
- December 27
Viking Visits!
For Nichols Upper School applicants only, a great way to experience student life is by attending a Viking Visit! These optional morning events are from 7:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.. Students will attend two classes and have the opportunity to meet with student ambassadors and members of the Admission Office to learn more about Nichols School. Advanced registration and a completed application form is required to attend. Please click below to get started on your application.
Viking Visit Dates:
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
November 12
November 19
Viking Visit Dates:
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
November 12
November 19
If you are experiencing family calendar conflicts with the times and dates of our scheduled events, please call our Admissions Office. We do our very best to make sure each family gets all the information they need throughout the process.
Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@nicholsschool.org or call us at 716-332-6325.
Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@nicholsschool.org or call us at 716-332-6325.
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