International Applicants
Welcome to Madeira!
You're in! Now What?
Congratulations on your acceptance to Madeira! You may be wondering, "Now what do I do?"
Below is a timeline to guide you and your family through the enrollment and registration process.
For access to required forms, visit the Related Forms for New Girls page.
Also be sure to check the running list of Summer Communications periodically to ensure you have received and acted upon each email sent from various departments at Madeira.
March
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Submit your signed enrollment agreement and pay deposit
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For more information, please visit our enrollment web page: www.madeira.org/enroll
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Day student deadline March 18
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Boarding student deadline April 10
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Consider Transportation options
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Madeira offers a bus/van transportation program that allows us to serve students throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. Transportation route options for the upcoming school year can be found on the Transportation Program page of our website. Space is limited. Sign-up here.
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April
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Print out the New Student/Parent Checklist
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Submit your signed enrollment agreement and pay deposit
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Boarding student enrollment agreements and deposits are due April 10
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International Students: Complete I-20 registration & Guardian forms
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Set up your Madeira network accounts
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You will receive a series of emails from the IT department with instructions on how to set up your Madeira email account, Canvas Learning account, and the Student/Parent Portal. It is very important that you complete these tasks in a timely manner because important emails such as placement test information and roommate questionnaires will be sent to your Madeira email account.
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We are a "Bring Your Own Device" school - please click here to review our device requirements. Click here for an explanation of Madeira's technology systems.
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Begin your Academic Registration process and make an appointment to meet with Academic Dean,
Ms. M.A. Mahoney-
Your family will receive an email from the Academic Office with details about this multi-step process. View the 2022-23 Course Catalog.
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Take placement tests
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Information will be emailed by the Academic Office (academicoffice@madeira.org).
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May
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International Students: Receive I-20 form from Admissions Office
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International families who have completed their I-20 registration form will receive their I-20 form via email from the Admissions Office by mid-May. Students will need this to apply for their F-1 visa.
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Upload a photo for the 2022-23 Community Directory
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As a new Madeira student, you'll want to make sure your photo is included in the Community Directory. The Community Directory is published online in September. All parents, students, faculty, and staff at Madeira receive it at the beginning of the school year. It is immensely helpful for figuring out who is who as you are making new friends.
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Update/confirm details in directory
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As new Madeira parents, you'll be given access to student/parent and faculty directories in the Parent Portal. In May, you'll receive an email prompting you to confirm/update your address and other information including keeping certain information private from others.
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Access health forms and schedule physical
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Madeira requires all students to submit health forms (including a completed physical form) by July 1 unless otherwise specified in Magnus Health Portal. Health forms for 2022 will be updated in May and available in the Magnus Health Portal. Look out for communication from the Health and Wellness Center.
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Submit Records Release Form to current school - due before first day of school
June
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Submit D Block Agreement
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Submit Health & Wellness Forms prior to July 1 deadline
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Complete forms sent by Dean of Student Life and Culture Office prior to July 1 deadline
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Day Student Carpool Directory: Parents can access this through "Quicklinks" in the Parent Portal
Please note: ALL forms are due July 1!
July
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Ensure all forms are complete by July 1 deadline
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Submit photo for Community Directory prior to July 1 deadline
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Order books and supplies for fall classes once schedules are posted
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Book Ordering Information and Supplies List available on Canvas.
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Volunteer to assist international students
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Our international students bring unique experiences and perspectives to Madeira’s classrooms and advance our global understanding. We want to ensure we are doing our utmost to welcome them into our community and set them up for success. Local Madeira families can volunteer in numerous ways, big and small.
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If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Expression of Interest Form.
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August
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Review the Student/Parent Handbook
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The Dean of Students Office will share the 2022-2023 Student/Parent Handbook in early August. Parents and students are expected to review the handbook annually.
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Review your schedule in the Student/Parent Portal
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Attend Preseason & Orientation!