Admissions

"Union Catholic will bring out the best in you! If you are someone who studies with purpose, lives life with integrity and enthusiasm, and who wants to make a difference in the world, then UC is definitely where you want to be!"

–UC Viewbook

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The application process for admission to Union Catholic varies slightly depending on where you are in your educational process. Use the links below to download an application, or contact the admissions office to request an application by mail.

Please address application to:

Admissions
1600 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

9th Grade Applicants

Current 8th grade students interested in applying for admission for September 2012 must:

  • Complete and submit the Union Catholic Application for Admission
  • Submit 6th, 7th and 8th grade records and standardized test scores - Transcript Release Form.
  • Take an Admissions Exam. Contact the Office of Admissions at 908-889-1600, ext. 302 to schedule the exam which is administered any weekday at 8:00 a.m.
  • After the Admissions Exam, a final decision will be made regarding acceptance.

Transfer Applicants

Students interested in applying for a possible transfer into grades 10 or 11 for the 2012-2013 school year must:

  • Must complete and submit the Union Catholic Application for Admission
  • Must submit an unofficial copy of standardized test scores and all high school records, including discipline and attendance records - Transcript Release Form.
  • All students whose transcript indicates they are possible candidates for admission must meet with Assistant Principal Christine McCoid. Contact the Office of Admissions at 908-889-1600, ext. 302 to schedule the interview. After the interview, a final decision will be made regarding acceptance.

International Applicants

International students are required to enroll for a minimum of two years. Therefore, international students must begin at Union Catholic in grade 9, 10 or 11. For detailed information on how to apply please visit the International Page.


Union Catholic High Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.