Apply to Gilman Lower School
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Gilman Lower School!
The Admissions team can't wait to introduce your family to Gilman! We are a warm and nurturing community, providing exceptional academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities for our students. Our teachers understand the unique needs of boys, and this is reflected in our instruction methods, in our approach to daily scheduling, and in the ways we communicate and collaborate with the boys.
It wasn't all that long ago that I went through the admissions process for my own two sons — they started at Gilman in kindergarten and are now in fifth and eighth grade. I remember it was both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. And now it brings me so much joy to walk parents down the same path, helping them learn about Gilman, explore the all-boys environment and its benefits, and meet members from our school community.
Please follow the steps below to get started, and know we are dedicated to helping you every step of the way.
Mary Furrer
Director of Lower School Enrollment
Grades Pre-Kindergarten Through Five
Please continue to visit our website throughout the fall to receive the most updated information about our admissions process.
Please Note: The main Lower School entry points are at pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, prep-one, and first grades. Openings in grades two through five are limited, but applications are still welcome.
Steps to Apply
The following information is designed to help you through the admissions process.
Please use this as a guide, but always feel free to call our office at 410-323-7284 or email a member of our team if you have any questions.
- Know the Birthday Ranges for 2023-2024 Applicants
- Attend a Parent Visiting Day
- Submit Your Online Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Give the Record Release and Common Referral Forms to Your Son's Current School (Downloads Available)
- Complete Your Parent Meeting (Optional)
- Bring Your Son to Gilman for His Assessment
- Complete a Tuition Assistance Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (If Applicable)
- Receive an Application Decision on Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Return Your Enrollment Contract by Friday, March 1, 2024
Know the Birthday Ranges for 2023-2024 Applicants
Attend a Parent Visiting Day
Submit Your Online Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Give the Record Release and Common Referral Forms to Your Son's Current School (Downloads Available)
Complete Your Parent Meeting (Optional)
Bring Your Son to Gilman for His Assessment
Complete a Tuition Assistance Application by Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (If Applicable)
Receive an Application Decision on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Return Your Enrollment Contract by Friday, March 1, 2024
Ready to Start (or Continue) Your Admissions Journey?
Have Questions? Contact the Lower School Admissions Team!
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out any of the admissions-related forms, our friendly team is ready to help.

Kip Digges III
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Director of Summer Programs, Director of Tuition Assistance