Admissions

Finding the Right Fit The Fishburne Experience

Fishburne is a boarding school built on a military framework that brings structure, clarity, and purpose to daily life. Cadets live and learn on campus in an environment designed to reduce distraction, establish routine, and create space for real growth. The rhythm of the day, the expectations, and the shared responsibility help young men develop focus, confidence, and self-discipline.

At the same time, Fishburne is intentionally small and deeply personal. Faculty, staff, and coaches know every Cadet, understand their strengths and challenges, and work closely with families throughout the process. This combination of structure and support allows boys to settle in quickly, find their footing, and begin building the habits that prepare them for college, service, or whatever path they choose next.

Belonging “We See What’s Great in You” 

At Fishburne, we do more than notice you. We recognize what makes you capable, even before you see it yourself. That belief shapes everything we do.

Fishburne is intentionally small so you receive real support and honest feedback. You will know your teachers, coaches, and fellow Cadets, and they will know you. That closeness creates opportunity, whether it is on the field, in the classroom, or in daily life.

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  • Given Room to Grow

    With structure, guidance, and opportunity, Cadets are pushed to try new things, take responsibility, and discover what they are capable of.

  • Prepared for What’s Next

    Fishburne Cadets leave with confidence, self-awareness, and the discipline to succeed in whatever path they choose.

  • Seen for Who You Are

    Because of our size and commitment to every Cadet, no one fades into the background. You are known, challenged, and supported every day.

Let's get to know each other.

The Fishburne Admissions process is designed to help us get to know your son better, while helping you learn more about Fishburne. For starters, we accept new middle school students in grades 6, 7, or 8, as well as high school grades 9-12. Transfer students are admitted into the upper grades if space is available.

It’s also important to understand that we’re looking for boys who not only meet our standards for admission but—and this is essential—truly want to attend Fishburne. While we have a gift for seeing what’s great in boys, we can only truly succeed with boys who have a desire to be here and bring their best to the experience.

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  • Inquire

    Interested in learning more about Fishburne for your son? Please submit an admission inquiry form and your assigned admission counselor will reach out via email to schedule an introductory phone call to learn more about your son, answer your questions, and provide a copy of Fishburne’s Viewbook.

  • Apply

    Once the phone call with your assigned admission counselor has been completed, the next step is to submit your application materials. Fishburne requires:
    • An application
    • Current grades along with the previous two years of grades (example: applying for 9th grade entry, please provide current 8th grades along with final 7th & 6th grades)
    • Copies of academic records that include 504/IEP plans and discipline records (if applicable)
    • If applying for financial aid, please provide a copy of your latest 1040 tax document as well.

  • Admission Interview

    Once your application materials have been submitted and your admission file is complete, your assigned admission counselor will review and reach out to schedule an interview. This can be done either in-person or virtually.

  • Admission Decision

    Now that you have completed the admission steps, your application to Fishburne Military School is complete and ready-for-review. The Fishburne Admission Committee will review your application, and you will hear an admission decision directly from your admission counselor within 5 business days. You will then have time to discuss as a family if you would like to accept your son’s offer of admission to Fishburne or have any further questions.

    • Visit our beautiful and historic campus anytime. You can schedule a campus visit at any point throughout your admission process.

225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
admissions@fishburne.org

Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.