Post-Graduate Applicants

Each year, Loomis Chaffee enrolls 20–25 post-graduate students. Our post-graduate program is designed for students who feel they would benefit from an additional year of challenging course work and the opportunity to improve in key academic areas, as well as time to be more thoughtful about their college options. While most of our post-graduates will pursue athletics at a very high level after Loomis, our program really is for those who value the opportunities that come with a year of maturation, rigorous curricular options, and a chance to explore passions that may have been unavailable before.

If you are interested in a post-graduate year at Loomis and you have questions about whether you are a good candidate for this experience, please contact our office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a special application process for prospective post-graduate students?

No, the application process is the same for all prospective students. Please refer to our application process for more information including whether an interview and testing are required as part of the process.

Application Process

Are prospective post-graduate students eligible to apply for financial aid?

Yes. Please refer to our financial aid application process for more information.

Financial Aid Application Process

How do I know if a post-graduate year is right for me?

There are many different reasons students choose to enroll in a PG year at Loomis but there is a common theme for students who have the best experiences here. Those students embrace opportunities to continue to grow academically, athletically, and socially in preparation for college. They are intellectually curious and interested in living in a diverse and inclusive community. If you have questions about whether you are a good candidate for this experience, please contact the Admission Office at 860.687.6400 or admission@loomis.org.

What are the academic expectations for post-graduate students? Do post-graduates receive a Loomis Chaffee diploma?

Postgraduates apply for either diploma or certificate status. To be a candidate for a diploma, the postgraduate student must, in addition to being awarded appropriate credits at admission, satisfy all Loomis Chaffee diploma requirements. To be a certificate candidate, a postgraduate student must pass English each term and earn at least four full credits for the year. Those credits can be earned in a wide variety of courses across all the different disciplines at the school. Most PGs at Loomis elect the certificate option which gives them the most flexibility in course selection.

Can I participate in athletics during my post-graduate year?

Yes. Most of our post-graduate students plan to pursue athletics at a very high level after Loomis and preparing for that is a primary reason they choose to do a post-graduate year. If you haven’t yet connected with the coach(es) of the varsity team(s) you are interested in, we encourage you to do so to learn more about our athletics programs.