Applying Boarding
Thank you for your interest in McCallie. At McCallie you will find a boy-specific environment designed to help each boy be his best self. Your son will be guided and mentored by talented faculty who will know and love him, respect and support him as he grows and learns. At the end of their McCallie careers, boys are truly appreciative of the transformative experience they had at McCallie.
Admission Process
Request More Information
Thank you for your interest in McCallie!
Submitting an inquiry form is the first step for all applicants. This is a great way for you to introduce yourself to McCallie. The information you provide helps us learn about your academic, artistic, and athletic interests. Once you have completed the inquiry form, a member of the admission team will follow up with you. If you have any questions, please email admission@mccallie.org
Visit
Visit Us!
We know how crucial it can be to visit to get a better sense of a school's community. Visiting is the best way to determine if a school meets your educational interests and goals. Click the button below to view upcoming events and register for your boarding visit day.
McCallie highly encourages visits to campus. To schedule a visit please email us at admission@mccallie.org
Apply
Ready to take the next step in your journey to McCallie? Set up your admission portal below and apply!
In the admission portal you will find:
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Steps to apply
- Admission FAQ's
- Application checklist
- Tuition assistance information
- Admission team members and contact information
McCallie also accepts the SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO). School Code: 4744
Application Timeline
2026-2027
June 1: Registration for Boarding Visitor Day opens
August 15: Admission application portal opens; tuition assistance applications are available;
schedule an interview, register to attend a boarding visit day or an admission event
November 1: Teacher recommendations and school report forms are available in the
application portal
December 15: Early decision application and tuition assistance application deadline
January 5: Application deadline for the Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program
January 16: Early application decisions released
February 1: Priority deadline for regular boarding admission applications
March 10: Regular boarding admission and tuition assistance decisions released
McCallie continues to accept applications for the 2025-26 school year. If you are interested in 2025-26, please email us at admission@mccallie.org.
Request Information
Ready to learn more? Find out if McCallie may be right for your family by clicking the button below to get started.
Boarding Admission Office
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Roo Daniels
Director of Boarding Admission, TSSAA Eligibility Coordinator, Leadership Camp Co-Director
School:
(423) 493-5439
Boarding Life at McCallie
Boarding at McCallie is immersive and engaging. Use the buttons below to learn more about the boarding program.