At Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory, admissions are competitive, but our approach is deeply holistic. We seek young men and women who are eager to encounter the goodness, beauty, and truth woven into God’s creation and who want to pursue a virtuous life of faith and service. While academic ability matters, we place even greater value on character, curiosity, and a genuine desire to grow in wisdom and holiness.

 
 

Step 1: Schedule a Visit!

The first step to discerning whether Our Lady of Victory is a great fit for your family and student is to come visit and experience the Chesterton difference! There are four different kinds of events for families to learn more about OLV. Interested parents should plan to attend one (or more!) of these to learn about our classical curriculum, our approach to Catholic formation, and what makes a Chesterton Academy unique. There are multiple date options for each type of event!

To complete an application for admission, a parent must attend an Open House or a Prospective Parent Coffee, and their student must attend either a Shadow Day or an Adventure Day (they are certainly welcome to attend both!).

  • During a Shadow Day, your 8th-grade student is individually paired with a Student Ambassador (a current OLV freshman) to experience our classes and joyful atmosphere.

    Shadow days are held twice a month, starting in September. Parents may choose a full day or a half day. Register below or contact our admissions director to set up a shadow day for your student.

    You can RSVP here!

  • As a complement to our individual shadow days, Adventure Days allow a larger group of up to twenty 8th graders to experience OLV on the same day.

    The agenda for the day will involve shadowing classes, attending an open house for students, and experiencing one of our Formation Fridays.

    Please see below for our Adventure Day dates:

    • Friday, September 12, 2025 from 7:30 am to 3:10 pm

    • Friday, October 24, 2025 from 7:30 am to 3:10 pm

    You can RSVP here!

  • Ideal for parents, our Open Houses consist of a presentation, tour, and ample opportunity for Q&A. We offer one morning Open House and one weekday evening Open House.

    Interested parents should plan to attend one (or more!) of these events to learn about our classical curriculum, our approach to Catholic formation, and what makes a Chesterton Academy unique.

    Our Open Houses are scheduled for the following dates and times:

    • Monday, October 6, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

    • Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 8:15 to 10:15 AM

    You can register here!

  • Meet current OLV parents at an informal morning gathering in the home of a current OLV family. Hear about current families’ experiences with OLV’s academics and student formation and get to know the community. Please see below for our upcoming Prospective Parent Coffee dates:

    • Saturday, November 15, 2025

    • Saturday, January 17, 2026

    You can register here!

Step 2: Submit an application

Our Lady of Victory uses TADS for our online admissions application, enrollment, and tuition management. To submit an application for admission, you will need to create a TADS account. Once your application is complete and all required documents are submitted, we will contact you to set up an interview.

N.B., The application for the 2026-27 school year opens on September 8th, 2025!

Step 3: Register for the High School Placement Test (HSPT)

OLV requires all incoming freshmen to take and submit results from the HSPT.

Step 4: Interview

Shortly after your application is complete, you will be contacted via email from our Admissions Team to set up an interview with the Headmaster and a member of the OLV Faculty. Both parents and the student are required to attend the interview.

Step 5: Receive an Admissions Decision

You will receive an email from our Admissions Team communicating a decision about your child’s admission.

First round admission decisions will be sent on January 6, 2026, with rolling admissions decisions thereafter until our freshman enrollment is filled.

Step 6: Enroll To Secure Your Seat and Apply for Financial Aid

If your student is accepted, our Admissions Team will guide you in completing the necessary enrollment forms and a tuition agreement. Enrollment must be completed and registration fees paid by March 13th to avoid possible forfeiture of your student’s seat. Your tuition agreement is signed at the same time you enroll.

The financial aid application process is detailed at the link below. We realize you will be asked to complete the tuition agreement before a decision on your FACTS application for financial aid (including ACE Scholarships) has been communicated to you. Thanks to the goodness of our patroness and the generosity of our benefactors, no student has been unable to attend OLV due to an inability to pay or due to receiving inadequate financial aid. Our Admissions Team will work closely with you to help make an OLV education attainable for your student

Please communicate frequently with Maddie Wofford, Director of Admissions and Marketing, at admissions@ourladyofvictorydenver.com if you have questions or issues.

 
 

From Our Parents

 
 

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.