Application Process

My experience at Cardinal Gibbons has been phenomenal. It was a rough transition from public to private school, but I was given the necessary help and tools to succeed. At Cardinal Gibbons, you're seen as more of an individual, rather than just a statistic.

Yahweh Jeudy, Class of 2019

Step 1: Visit Us

Visit our beautiful 18-acre campus to get a glimpse into the life of a Cardinal Gibbons student and see what sets us apart from other local high schools. Campus tours, led by a member of our Admissions team, will highlight points of interest throughout our extensive academic and athletic facilities. Campus tours are offered on select weekdays and can be booked by clicking here.

You can also visit us during our Open House on November 6, 2021. There will be two (2) sessions; 8:30am and 11:00am. To register for an Open House session, click here.

Step 2: Apply Online

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now open. If you are moving to the Fort Lauderdale area from out of town and are interested in Cardinal Gibbons, we invite you to connect with a member of our Admissions Team at (954) 491-2900 ext. 108 or ext. 148.

To complete the application, please have the following items ready to upload on your computer or iPad (mobile phones are not recommended to be used for this process) prior to beginning the application.

The following are required to submit an application and register for the HSPT Exam.

Copy of Birth Certificate
Application Fee $50
Print and complete the Release of Records Form

To apply, please click on the Admissions Portal link. The application form must be completed to it's entirety with supporting documents.

Admissions Portal

Step 3: Take the High School Placement Test - Dec. 4

If you are applying for 9th grade (Class of 2026), submitting an online application will automatically register you to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Testing date for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle is scheduled for December 4, 2021.

In order to be considered as a priority applicant, you must take the HSPT at Cardinal Gibbons on the designated testing date. Those who test at an alternate location may be subject to a waitlist.

Please note that all high school transfer students, who are currently in grades 9, 10 or 11, do not need to take the HSPT.

Step 4: Complete the Application Process

Submit Report Cards and Test Scores

Current 9th Grade Applicants are required to submit digital copies of their seventh-grade report card and standardized test scores, as well as their eighth-grade first quarter report card to the Admissions Portal.

If you currently attend a Catholic or Private Feeder School, your report cards and test scores will automatically be forwarded to our Admissions Office.

Current Transfer Applicants are required to submit the most recent standardized test scores and an updated high school transcript (includes all grades). Transfer Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.1 or higher to be considered.

Submit Letters of Recommendation

Cardinal Gibbons requires that all applicants submit letters of recommendation. A Release of Records Form is required for all applicants.

Catholic or Private Feeder School Applicants - Your letters of recommendation will automatically be requested and forwarded to our Admissions Office.

Public or non-ADOM private school and Transfer Students - A recommendation link will be provided to you once the application has been completed. Two (2) letters of recommendation will be required from an english teacher, math teacher, guidance counselor, and/or Principal.

Letters must be received electronically via the link provided.

Step 5: Receive a Decision

All supplemental documents must be uploaded to the Admissions Portal before an application will be reviewed for consideration. Please be sure the information in the application and all the supporting documents are accurate before submitting.

Current 9th Grade Applicants - Admission decisions will be made at the end of January 2022. Be sure to have submitted all documents and have taken the HSPT at Cardinal Gibbons.

Current Transfer Applicants - If you want to be considered for a January transfer, please email admissions@cghsfl.org. All documents must be submitted by December 1, 2021 for consideration. If you want to be considered as a Fall 2022 transfer, all documents must be submitted by April 1, 2022.

Step 6: Complete the Registration Process

Important Dates

Campus Tours
Tours are typically offered on select weekdays. All tours must be booked in advance. Click here to register for a tour.

We also encourage you to explore our campus via our virtual tour.

Open House
Save the Date. Open House is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2021. There will be two sessions; 8:30am and 11:00am. Registration is required. Space is limited.

HSPT Exam
HSPT test date is Saturday, December 4, 2021. Registration is required for all current 8th grade students. To register for the HSPT Exam, please complete the application.

Notification of Decision
9th Grade Applicants will be notified of an admissions decision in late January 2022. All admissions decisions regarding transfer students will be made on a rolling basis.

Registration Date
All students, including transfers, must be registered by June 30th in order to attend Cardinal Gibbons for the first semester of the academic year, and by December 15th for the second semester.

Applications for 9th Grade Applicants completed after the initial application deadline will be considered on a rolling basis. The Cardinal Gibbons Admissions Office cannot guarantee acceptance to any late applicants.

Apply for Financial Aid
9th Grade Applicants can apply for financial aid beginning in January 2022.

Please note, all dates are subject to change.

Our School admits students of any race, color, sex, nationality or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and other activities generally accorded or made available to the students at our school. We do not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, athletics, or any other school administered program.

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