Application Timeline

January 6-26

IB Programme and NHCS Specialty School Applications Open

Applications for the 2025-2026 Hoggard IB Program and NHCS Specialty Schools become available. 

Please note that this is a very time limited window and is only open once a year. 

Click this link for IB Program admission and application information. 

Application Link 


February 7

Acceptance letters emailed to accepted students


February 13

Students commit to program acceptance


March 1

New Student Enrollment Form Opens

Ther 2025-2026 New Student Enrollment form will open online for non-public students and those from outside of NHCS. 

Rising 9th graders who currently attend middle schools zoned for Hoggard will automatically be enrolled. 

Be sure to select the form titled "New Enrollment Grades 1-12 (2025-2026)".


March 3 - April 11 

Open Choice Applications Window Opens

NHCS is accepting 2025-2026 Open Choice enrollment applications during this application window. 

Please note that once it closes, no applications can be made until next Spring. 

Be sure to select the application titled "Open Choice (2025-2026)".

All decisions are made by NHCS Central Office and seats are limited due to capacity.


April 12 - May 31

Hardship Transfer Applications Window Opens

NHCS is accepting Hardship Transfer enrollment applications during this application window. 

Be sure to select the application titled "Hardship Transfer (2025-2026)". 

All decisions are made by NHCS Central Office and seats are limited due to capacity.