Events, Programs & Tours

Experience what sets Carmel Catholic High School apart by attending any of our upcoming Admissions events.

Open House: November 2

Experience Carmel Catholic at Open House, held each year in November. During your visit, you will take a student-led tour of our campus as you learn more about our innovative programming that guides and supports individual pursuits while challenging students to embrace all they can become. Interacting with countless Carmel Catholic community members along the way, you will see firsthand the pride and enthusiasm of our students, faculty, staff and families.

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
All ages are welcome.
Registration is coming soon!

Entrance Exam: December 6

The entrance exam is offered to 8th-grade students seeking admission to Carmel Catholic High School. Prospective students will complete the High School Placement Test (HSPT), the results of which will be used for admission to Carmel Catholic, initial course placement in math, science, and English, and merit scholarship consideration. The test is available to students who have not tested at any other Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Registration: Registration will take place in November. You will log-in to the portal to register or contact the Admissions Office
Location: Carmel Catholic High School
Calculator: Not permitted
Fee: $25, payable online
Accommodations: Must be pre-approved
Length: Approximately 3 hours

Campus Tours: Throughout the Year

Explore our sprawling 55-acre campus by registering for a guided tour, led by a member of the Carmel Catholic admissions team. Journey through the halls that have welcomed generations of Corsairs, and receive an insider's look at the future of the Carmel Catholic campus. Campus tours are offered weekly on Wednesdays at 8 am and 11:45 am. All visitors must register in advance. If you need to arrange a tour for an alternative date or time, please contact [email protected] or 847.388.3418.

Shadow Day: August–May

Prospective students spend a day on campus alongside a current Carmel Catholic student as they immerse themself in our community, attend classes, and witness the joy and friendship that permeate through our hallways.

Who Can Visit With Us?

During the fall semester, the Shadow Day program is open to 8th grade students as well as prospective high school transfer students entering grades 9, 10 and 11. Starting in January, 7th grade students are welcome to shadow.

What Should I Expect?

Visiting students will interact with their future classmates and teachers as they trace an academic schedule, and will enjoy a complimentary lunch from the cafeteria. Shadow Days are be offered on most school days and are held from 7:45 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Please register online at least two school days in advance.

Who Will My Child Shadow?

You have two options – request a specific student as your child's guide, or provide us with some of your child's interests and we will pair them up with a wonderful student guide.

How do I Schedule a Visit?

Parents must register their child online at least two school days in advance of their preferred visit date.

Big Bash @ Homecoming Football Game: October 3

Engineering Exploration Day: September 23

Performing Arts Immersion Day: October 23

Who: Grades 7 & 8
What: Opportunity to sample band, choir, and dance classes that your student selects. They will work with the current Carmel Catholic teachers as well as current students who are very involved in the performing arts at Carmel. Students will actively participate in sessions, have a tour of the Fine Arts Wing, and participate in some question and answer time with current Carmel performers.
When: October 23, 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Carmel Catholic High School
Registration required - OPEN NOW

World Language Scholar Experience: October 30

Who: Grades 7 & 8
What: Opportunity designed for motivated students who want to take their passion for languages to the next level. Participants will rotate through immersive sessions in Spanish, French, and Latin, hear directly from our faculty about program advantages, and gain exclusive insights and strategies for excelling on the World Language placement test.
When: October 30, 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Carmel Catholic High School
Registration required - OPEN NOW

Financial Aid Seminars: Throughout the Year

As a Catholic institution, Carmel Catholic is committed to making a college preparatory education available to all who wish to share in our mission. To assist prospective families, we invite parents to attend a financial aid seminar, where information regarding the cost of attendance and financial assistance will be presented. Financial aid seminars will be offered bi-weekly and are open to all. Please register in advance. Learn more about our financial aid program at carmelhs.org/financialaid/.

Register

All registration for the events and programs listed above takes place in the Admissions Portal. If you need to create an account, you will be directed to complete an inquiry form which will give you access to the Admissions Portal, where you will be able to sign-up for events, and allows our admissions team to share information about important dates and life as a Corsair.

Connect with Carmel Catholic

Hoping to learn more about Carmel Catholic High School? Prospective families are encouraged to submit a formal inquiry, which allows our admissions team to share information about upcoming events, the application process, and life as a Corsair. The journey begins here, and we welcome your interest!

More Ways to Connect

Courses Offered During the School Year

For-Credit Courses for Grades 7-8

Algebra 2 H Middle School - Grade 8
Geometry H Middle School - Grade 8
Algebra 1 H Middle School - Grades 7 and 8
Introduction to Engineering DC Middle School - Grades 7 and 8

Students can receive Carmel Catholic credit for completing a course. These courses are taught by Mr. John Titterton, the Engineering Department Chair and math instructor, and run from August to May.

If your child attends a Carmel Catholic Partner School, you are entitled to a free course, which is applied at checkout. Students attending non-partner schools will be charged for the course.

More information coming soon.

If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or 847-388-3418.

Attend Fine Arts and Athletics Events

Elementary and Middle School Courses and Camps