Thank you for your interest in the Lower School at University Liggett School. We care to make the admissions experience a thoughtful and comprehensive one for each and every family. Our primary goal is to ensure the right fit between the applicant and the Mission of the School. The application process at Liggett begins with a call to our Admissions Office at (313) 884-4444 ext. 407. Prospective families will be sent an admissions packet, including a Viewbook and application. During the conversation, the admissions representative will gather basic information about your child or children and your family so that we can send out our materials as quickly as possible. Materials may also be requested online through the Inquiry form.

Upon receipt of the application, the process varies slightly depending upon the grade of the applicant.

PreK 3-4
– Completed application
– Family tour
– Student visit and informal observation in a group setting

Kindergarten
– Completed application
– Family visit
– Half-day visit and informal observation in a group setting
– The Gesell Developmental Observation
– Teacher recommendation from previous school

Grades 1 through 5
– Completed application
– Family tour
– Full-day student visitation within current grade
– Report cards and teacher recommendations from current school
– Formal testing session
– • Grades 1 and 2: Teacher developed assessment
– • Grade 3 through 5: ERB:CTP 4

Decisions and Notification
Upon completion of an applicant file, the admissions committee meets for review and recommendation beginning in January for the following academic year. Decisions are communicated weekly to the candidates and their families. Financial aid considerations and decisions are communicated to applicants in March and April.

Visiting University Liggett School
University Liggett School regularly holds open houses and information sessions
for prospective students to visit our classrooms, meet faculty and experience the educational opportunities available to them.

Families may also schedule individual tours by calling the admissions office
(313) 884-4444 ext. 407.