APPLY FOR ADMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP

If you attend a Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Cleveland:

1. Decision letters will be mailed around February 10, 2022.
2. Application for those students who are not admitted to their first-choice school will be mailed to their second choice school.

If you attend a public or independent school, are homeschooled or attend a Catholic school in another diocese:

1. Students who apply by the December 1 priority deadline will receive decision letters around February 10.
2. Those who apply after that date will receive a decision letter five to 10 school days after the complete application is received by the admission committee. 

Application Deadline

December 1, 2020 for the Fall 2021 intake; decision letters will be ready on February 10, 2021.

We will make every effort to give full consideration to completed applications (including testing) received after December 1, 2020; however, we will send a decision notification by April 10, 2021. Therefore, please submit your completed applications early. 

Application*

*For students from China, Hoban works exclusively with the International Partnership of Education Research and Communication (IPERC) Foundation in Columbus, Ohio. Chinese students interested in applying for admission should contact IPERC.

For all other international students, please click on freshman student or transfer student and follow the instructions. NOTE: If you are starting grade 9 in the U.S., then you are a freshman student. If you are starting grade 10 or 11, then you are a transfer student.

FreshmAn StudentS

Please complete the Hoban application for enrollment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Copy of Passport
2. Copy of Birth Certificate
3. Bank Confirmation Certificate of personal credit worthiness/bank account balance

STUDENT INTERVIEW: A student interview will be conducted with a Hoban administrator via Skype/Zoom.

APPLY NOW! DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.

Email the Hoban Admissions Office or contact the school via Skype/WeChat/WhatsApp

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Please complete the Hoban application for enrollment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Copy of Passport
2. Copy of Birth Certificate
3. Bank Confirmation Certificate of personal credit worthiness/bank account balance

STUDENT INTERVIEW: A student interview will be conducted with an administrator via Skype/Zoom.

APPLY NOW! DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.

Email the Hoban Admissions Office or contact the school via Skype/WeChat/WhatsApp

Undocumented/DACA students

Hoban is a warm and welcoming community that opened its doors in 1953 by the Brothers of Holy Cross. Now, after more than 60 years of educating hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition, Hoban celebrates and honors its history, characterized by a unique tradition of academic excellence infused with the Holy Cross core values. Though much has changed at Hoban over the years, a consistent bond connects all Hoban graduates as one community—an overwhelming pride and commitment to be "True to You."

Undocumented/DACA applicants should review federal rules and changes pertaining to DACA

At Hoban, Undocumented/DACA applicants are classified as international students but do not have to submit international student documents (i.e. passport, bank statements, etc.) and do not receive a form I-20. As such, undocumented/DACA applicants are not eligible for federal funds. For financial support, please use these funding resources for high school students:

Scholarships for undocumented students/DREAMERS

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund

For additional questions, please contact the Office of Admissions or review info at these sites:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Proficiency in English

Since Hoban offers no ESL program, students must demonstrate an above school average ability to read and understand spoken English by taking the TOEFL Junior, iTEP SLATE or SSAT. International students are expected to attend Hoban for a minimum of two years in order to receive a Hoban diploma.

Homestay Program

Hoban partners with a program that offer international students the chance to experience American living first-hand. Participating in the Homestay Program gives students a “family” experience. Students are treated as members of the family and are included in their host’s daily routine, traditions, and family events just like any other family member. Homestay students are responsible for their own spending money and are medically insured:

IPERC - Homestay testimonial and application

HEALTH INSURANCE

Every student has supplemental student insurance coverage for injuries that are not covered by the family insurance plan and when the injuries are incurred by students while officially participating in a school-sponsored activity. The family is responsible to request, complete and submit the application. Written notice must be submitted by the parents or guardians within 30 days after the insured’s loss. Applications are available in the Athletic Office and the Business Office.

Health and Wellness

Physical, mental and spiritual wellness are a holistic component of a Hoban education. Whether you are a leader in one of our student organizations, participate in community service hours or are active in a sport, we feel that it is important to maintain a solid balance. Get involved and stay active.

There is a Health Clinic between Rooms 225 and 229 that is staffed by a registered nurse to assist students who are injured or become ill.

Athletics and CoCurriculars

Per OHSAA, international students are not allowed to participate in varsity sports. However, international students can play in the junior varsity level or freshman level club sports and participate in academic, social, community service organizations. Explore the diverse cocurricular opportunities. Learn more about Hoban athletics.

Holidays

Please refer to the Fall Semester School Calendar for holiday/school closing/vacation information. During school vacations, families should discuss housing arrangements with host families and/or make travel arrangements. If your student is leaving the country, be sure to have the back of your student’s form I-20 signed by the SEVIS coordinator at Hoban so he/she is able to re-enter the U.S. 

Cultural holidays are respected; however, international students must adhere to the attendance policy at Hoban. The student is responsible for completing missed assignments and tests. This work may be made up only if the absence is excused. Students who are absent from nine meetings of a particular class during a grading period may receive a failing grade in that class for the grading period. Retreats and school-sponsored field trips are not considered absences. If you need to honor a cultural celebration that will require more than nine meetings in a grading period, please speak with Principal Dr. Ramos for approval.

The General Fee includes a Technology Fee, iPad Insurance for the school year, Digital Religion Books, Retreat costs, supplemental Student Insurance and Graduation Fee. For all iPad repair claims there is a $15.00 shipping and handling charge. Course fees for Visual Arts classes are added to accounts in September and February.

A non-refundable Enrollment fee of $200.00 is due for new students at the time of registration. Returning students will also pay a $200.00 registration fee at the end of May.

PERSONAL CARS

Students are allowed to park on the upper lots at Hoban. Parking passes are $85 and can be purchased in the main office.

Next Steps for Admitted Students

If you have already been accepted to Hoban, please visit the Admitted Student page for updated information. You are ready to set up your Hoban email, complete FinalForms, and learn more about registration and orientation. Congratulations!

Set up your Hoban email account

As soon as you have been admitted to Hoban, your Hoban email account and password are created. Utilizing these tools will be critical as they allow Hoban to better communicate with you during the enrollment process and beyond. Your email account provides access to information regarding billing, orientation and the enrollment process, which will be sent to your Hoban email account. Please begin monitoring your Hoban email account (login info is below).

All newly-admitted students will receive their Hoban email address and password from the Office of Admissions. To request the password again, complete this FORM.

To check your Hoban email, login at gmail.com. (Contact Mrs. Hahn or Mr. Hottinger with password or other email-related issues.)

Complete FinalForms

FinalForms will reduce and/or eliminate redundant information and paperwork requests to families. The initial sign up process will be a one-time event, which takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes. After that, annual verification and/or updates should take roughly three to five minutes. To expedite this process, be sure to have medical history and insurance information available for your student. Please use the Hoban email and password provided for your student. If you have any problems with this process, please contact Christine Hahn: hahnc@hoban.org

Final Forms: PPE – Parents should upload all pages of this document directly to FinalForms - directions to upload to FinalForms. This form must be on file prior to participation in athletic practices, scrimmages or competitions.

Dentist Exam Record: This form should be delivered or emailed to the school by the first day of school.

School Health Exam Form: This form must be delivered or emailed to the school by the first day of school. 

Complete the Tuition Intent Form

All students must complete the Tuition Intent Form annually. To start the process, you will need to enter your Hoban email and password into the form. You will pay your $200 registration fee as part of this process.

It should take three to five minutes to complete this step.

Course registration

Once your FinalForms and registration fee have been paid, your school counselor or an administrator will schedule your course selection. At this stage, you will select classes for your upcoming semester based on your transcript, grades/marks, standardized test results, and teacher recommendations.

Here is a link to the academic departments at Hoban: https://www.hoban.org/academics/departments For a listing of English classes, click on that department and scroll to the bottom to see course descriptions. The faculty for that department will also be listed on the page.

At Hoban, upper-level students are able to earn college credits. Please use this link to learn more.

Summer Assignments

Based on your course selections, you may have to complete some summer assignments. Please note novels/readings can be completed in English or your native language. However, class discussions/assignments will be conducted in English. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions

For rules and regulations, graduation requirements, cell phones, internet use, please review this handbook.

Confirm receipt of your form I-20

Complete the form I-20 information sheet. Allow 7 business days for the Office of Admissions to process your form I-20. Your form I-20 Packet will be sent in the mail (via FedEx or DHL). Please make sure that Office of Admissions has your most current address and log in to FinalForms to confirm that you have received your form I-20.

You will need to pay your SEVIS fee before an F-1 visa will be issued. Once you have your form I-20, please schedule your visa appointment. Here’s a link to F-1 visa details and wait times.

Connect with Hoban!

Welcome to the Hoban family! Our students and sports teams are known as the Hoban Knights – we welcome you and your family to the Castle!

Like our Facebook page and view our YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter accounts! Hoban creates closed Facebook groups for all parents and guardians of the Class of 2025. The Office of Admissions asks that you use this group to get to know each other and share Hoban-related information.

BUILDING SECURITY AT HOBAN

Hoban is a closed campus. The school reserves the right to prohibit anyone from being on school property, if, in the opinion of the administration, that person poses a threat to the safety and well-being of the Hoban Community.

The building opens each school day at 7 a.m. After the start of the school day access to the building is limited to the main entrance, under the dome. Students entering the building before 7:45 a.m. should go to their locker, prepare for the school day, then report to Foley Commons until the 7:50 a.m. warning bell. Students not involved in a school-sponsored activity must leave the grounds by 3:15 p.m. unless they study in Foley Commons, which closes at 4:30 p.m. The designated area for these students to meet their transportation home is under the Dome. Students are not permitted to loiter on school grounds after 3:15 p.m. Hallways, the concourse and all other entrances are off limits. Those waiting for scheduled activities or parent rides must report to Room 17, or the area of the Dome, until their ride arrives or practice starts.

All visitors must enter at the Dome, sign in at the Security Desk and receive an identification badge, in accordance with state law. Visitors will remain at the Security Desk until their host, or a designee, comes to the Security Desk to escort them to their destination.

Beginning the 2020-21 school year, all students and educators are required to wear a school ID badge that is visible at all times in the building to ensure campus safety and security while masks are required. Student ID’s will be used for purchasing lunches through mealtime, serve as their activity pass, and used for check-in to other student events.

TRAVEL ADVICE

Whether you’re driving, biking, using public transportation or ride sharing, here are a few tips for staying safe.

Airports and Transportation

AKRON/CANTON (AKR/CAN)

The closest airport to Hoban is the Akron/Canton regional airport (about 15 minutes [17 miles/27.3km] from Hoban).

For ground transportation from CAK to your homestay, please use this link for more information.

CLEVELAND (CLE)

You may also secure an international flight to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Cleveland, Ohio (about 45 minutes [40 miles/64.3km] from Hoban). Arriving passengers collect belongings in the baggage claim area on the lower concourse level. A display screen will link the flight number with the baggage carousel.

There are a variety of transportation options on the lower level of Hopkins to get to Akron including taxi, limousine, shuttle, Uber and Lyft. LEARN MORE. 

Book your flight

Enjoy your farewell celebrations, pack your luggage and complete your summer assignments!

After you have confirmed your flight to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or Akron/Canton Airport, please email the Office of Admissions at: admissions@hoban.org with all of your flight information.

Check the transportation link for more details about airport pickup. If you are staying with a homestay family, you can make transportation arrangements with them.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hoban family and assisting you on this new and exciting experience!