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Welcome from the Admission Office

We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about Hawken School, a coeducational day school that offers a challenging, real-world education for students from toddler through grade 12. 
 
Hawken was founded to be different - because that’s what it takes to prepare students to thrive in a changing world. From becoming co-educational in 1973 to designing innovative schedules, programs, and learning spaces that support learning by doing, Hawken boldly adapts to and reflects the values of the present to prepare students for a promising future. 
 
With $15.3 million in tuition assistance to 51% of our student body, we welcome students and families from all backgrounds. While you’ll find an abundance of information on our website, we will be providing ways for you to get to know us and learn about our innovative, nationally recognized programming. Click here to inquire online and we’ll keep you informed of upcoming events.
 
We look forward to welcoming you!


Hawken offers a variety of ways to help parents make the important decision of where and how to educate their children. One of the best ways to get to know us is to visit.

  • Parents can learn about Hawken and the admission process during one of our weekday Parent Visits. 
  • Families can engage with our campus, curriculum, and community. Meet faculty and tour facilities at an Open House. 
  • Families can schedule a personal tour or meeting with a member of our admission team. 
For more information contact the Admission Office. For directions to our campuses, please click here.

We're Here For You!

Call our office or email us at admissions@hawken.edu:

Hawken School | Lyndhurst Campus
Toddler - Grade 8 | 440-423-2950

Hawken School | Gates Mills Campus
Grades 9-12 | 440-423-2955

Birchwood School of Hawken | Cleveland-West Campus
Preschool - Grade 8  | 216-251-2321

Mastery School of Hawken | University Circle Campus
Grades 9-12 | 440-423-8801

Visit Hawken — Open Houses and Visit Days

October

Birchwood School Open House
Sunday, 10/18/26  |  2:00 pm
Preschool - Grade 8  |  Cleveland-West Campus
Click here to RSVP

Mastery School Parent Visit (Virtual)
Tuesday, 10/20/26  |  7:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  Gates Mills Campus
Click here to RSVP

Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle School Parent Visit 
Tuesday, 10/22/26  |  9:00 am
Toddler - Grade 8  |  Lyndhurst Campus
Click here to RSVP

November

Mastery School Parent Visit (Virtual)
Wednesday, 11/4/26  |  7:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  University Circle Campus
Click here to RSVP

High School Open House 
Saturday, 11/14/26  |  1:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  Upper School, Gates Mills Campus
Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle School Open House
Saturday, 11/21/26  |  10:00 am
Toddler - Grade 8  |  Lyndhurst Campus
Click here to RSVP

Mastery School Program Preview
Saturday, 11/21/26  |  1:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  University Circle Campus
Click here to RSVP

December

Mastery School Parent Visit (Virtual)
Wednesday, 12/2/26  |  7:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  University Circle Campus
Click here to RSVP

Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle School Parent Visit (Virtual)
Thursday, 12/10/26  |  7:00 pm
Toddler–Grade 8  |  Lyndhurst Campus
Click here to RSVP

January

Birchwood School Open House
Sunday, 1/10/27  |  2:00 pm
Preschool–Grade 8  |  Cleveland-West Campus
Click here to RSVP

Mastery School Parent Visit (Virtual)
Wednesday, 1/6/26  |  7:00 pm
Grades 9 - 12  |  University Circle Campus
Click here to RSVP

April

High School Open House
Sunday, 4/10/27  |  1:00 pm 
Grades 9–12  |  Upper School, Gates Mills Campus

Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle School Open House
Saturday, 4/17/27  |  10:00 am
Toddler–Grade 8  |  Lyndhurst Campus

Birchwood School Open House
Sunday, 4/18/27  |  2:00 pm 
Preschool–Grade 8  |  Cleveland-West Campus

Middle School Student Visit Days

Middle School Student Visit Days
8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Schedule in the online application.

High School Student Visit Days

Upper School Student Visit Days
8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Schedule in the online application.

Mastery School Student Visit Days
8:15 am - 1:30 pm
Schedule in the online application.

Application Timelines

Hawken’s main application season begins in September. Fall admission events such as Parent Visits and Open Houses offer families the opportunity to get to know the Hawken community and to begin their applications, which are due in mid-January.

DEADLINES FOR 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR
Application Deadline, Grades Toddler-12      Jan. 15, 2027
Flexible Tuition Deadline, Grades K-12
 Jan. 15, 2027
Notification Date, All Grades Feb. 11, 2027
Responses Due, All Grades   Feb. 26, 2027


ROLLING ADMISSIONS
Applications received after the mid-January deadline are considered on a space-available basis and are subject to limited space and/or Flexible Tuition. For more information about rolling admission for Toddler-Grade 8, please click here. For questions about rolling admission and mid-year transfers in grades 9-12, please click here.


Next Steps

An independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school, toddler through grade 12

Early Childhood, Lower, and Middle Schools, 5000 Clubside Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135 
Upper School, PO Box 8002 (12465 County Line Rd), Gates Mills, OH 44040
Mastery School of Hawken, 11025 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106

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