How to Apply & Events
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Cape Fear Academy!
We are excited to share everything that is wonderful about our community with you! To inquire, apply, or register for a campus visit, click on the 2026-2027 button below. We look forward to connecting with you!
2025-2026
School Year
2026-2027
School Year
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Admission OPEN HOUSES
To register, click the 2026-2027 button above, or call or email the admissions office.
Sunday, January 11th, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Monday, February 9th, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 | 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Admission Requirements
To complete these requirements, click the 2026-2027 button above.
- Application and $80 application fee (all applicants)
- Student Assessment (all applicants)
- Graded Writing Assignment (applicants to 9-12)
- Classroom/School Visit (required of applicants to LE-5; strongly preferred of applicants to 6-12)
- Interview (applicants to 6-12)
- Teacher Recommendation Form (all applicants)
- School transcripts (applicants to 1-12)
- Attendance/Discipline Records (applicants to 1-12)
- Please note that admission to Grade 12 is rare and typically depends upon extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Admission Office before submitting an application to Grade 12.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION TIMELINE
Applications are processed at any time, but for priority consideration, we recommend completion of all steps by the third week in January. Kindly contact us with questions.
September - October
Submit an application and schedule an admission assessment by clicking on the appropriate entry year button above.
October - November
From the admission portal, submit a request for school records to be sent to CFA from the applicant's current school.
December - January
From the admission portal, request teacher recommendation(s) to be sent to CFA from the applicant's teacher(s).
Meet the Admission Team
Think CFA is right for your family? Please contact us to schedule an initial conversation. We would love to hear your interests, hopes, and questions.
Lindsey Boden
Director of Enrollment
910.218.7190
Alison Reid
Director of Admission for the Lower School
910.218.7177
Laura Peterson
Assistant Director of Admissions
910.791.0287