Admissions Visits & Events
A visit to campus is the best way to discover how everything truly is a boy thing here at Fessenden. On your tour, you will visit our classrooms and state-of-the art facilities, feel the energy and engagement of our all-boys school community, and speak with the teachers who will guide your son's educational journey.
Schedule an In-Person Campus Tour
- Via Ravenna You can schedule a campus tour October–December via Ravenna once you have created a Ravenna account. To request a tour January–August, please contact us.
- Via email at admissions@fessenden.org
- Via phone at 617-630-2300
Attend an On-Campus Admissions Event
Fessenden’s on-campus Admissions events are an ideal way to learn about the Fessenden experience. Below is a list of upcoming events and links to pre-register. Please contact us at admissions@fessenden.org or 617-630-2300 should you have any questions.
Pre-K - Grade 9 Open House
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet current parents, faculty, students, admissions representatives, and our Head of School Steve Armstrong as you tour our 41-acre campus. Visit highlights include our recently renovated Science Center, our progressive Center for the Arts, and our cutting-edge Center for Innovation.
- 1:00 PM: Registration
- 1:15 PM: Welcome from Steve Armstrong, Head of School
- 1:30 PM: Division tours and classroom visits
Third Thursdays at Fessenden
On the third Thursday in October, November, and December we welcome prospective parents/guardians to campus to experience the excitement of a typical morning at The Fessenden School.
- 8:30 - 8:45 AM: Coffee & Conversation
- Meet Steve Armstrong, our Head of School, and enjoy conversation with current parents and admissions representatives.
- 8:45 - 10:00 AM: Campus Tour
- View classes in session, speak with faculty, students, and administrators as you explore our 41-acre campus.
We’re excited to welcome you to campus!
Pre-Register Today!Fessenden First Looks
Please join us for the division-specific Fessenden First Look of your choice.
These virtual, 45-minute Zoom events are the perfect way to explore if Fessenden is the right fit for your son. Fessenden First Looks are offered from the beginning of October through mid-December.
Pre-Register Today!A View Inside Fessenden
Please join us for A View Inside Fessenden on Tuesday, December 8, 6:30–8:00 p.m. This on-campus, parent/guardian-only, event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Fessenden from those who know it best: parents, faculty, and administrators.
The evening will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. in our 1989 Auditorium, with a student performance to kick things off. You will then hear a welcome from our Head of School, Steve Armstrong, followed by a number of other school administrators who will highlight different aspects of the Fessenden experience. This will be followed by specific divisional/grade information sessions hosted by senior administrators, faculty, and current parents.