5th-8th Grade Applicants

Students applying for grades 5-8, there are TWO parts to the admissions application: an online form and paper packet. Both the online and paper forms are required to be submitted before the application will be considered complete. For applicants in grades 9-12, please visit High School Applicants for an additional requirement.

Part 1 - Online    

The online application can be found at this link: 

2026 - 2027 ASD Admissions Application Part 1 - Online

• You will be prompted to Create an Account or Sign In (if existing ASD family).

• You may save your application at any time and return at a later time to complete it. 

• Once completed, you will receive an email confirming that the online portion of the application is complete.

Part 2 - Paper Packet    

The paper packet needs to be printed to be completed and can be found at this link:

2026 - 2027 ASD Admissions Application Part 2 - Handwritten Forms 

• We will not be giving edit access to this file. It must be handwritten.

• Methods for submission of Part 2:

  • Mail application to: 

Academy for Science and Design

Attn: Admissions

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063

• • Applications may be dropped off at the ASD building main lobby Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. 

  • There is an applications drop box located outside of the building in front of the main entrance labeled ADMISSION APPLICATIONS ONLY. This is always available.

  • No faxed or emailed copies are permitted.

The deadline for applicants to be eligible for the admission lottery is Monday, December 15, 2025 @ 1pm. 

We do accept applications throughout the year. Applicants that complete the application after the lottery deadline will be added to the waitlist in the order that the two-part completed application is received.

If you have any questions regarding the application or if you need any of these materials translated, please send an email to admissions@asdnh.org

The Academy for Science and Design, a chartered public school, does not discriminate on the basis of race/color, national/ethnic origin, religion, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, limited-English-proficiency, or disability in its programs, activities, admissions, and employment practices. This refers to, but is not limited to, the provisions of the following laws:

• • Titles IV, VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (PL 88-352)

  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) 

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) 

  • Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, P.L. 100-259, as amended by, Civil Rights Restoration Act of 199 1, P.L. 102-166. 

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and ADAA Amendment

  • Title II of the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act of 2008 (Title II)

  • Executive Order 13166 – Access requirements for persons with limited English proficiency

  • USDA Departmental regulation 4330-2 prohibits discrimination in programs and activities receiving financial assistance from USDA

  • NH Law against discrimination (RSA 354-A)