ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
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Contact Information
Jeff Caron, Dean of Admissions
Email: jeffrey.caron@gnbvt.edu
Phone: (508) 998-3321 Ext. 490 Fax: (508) 998-4657
Tania DeSousa, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Admissions & Exploratory
Email: tania.desousa@gnbvt.edu
Phone: (508) 998-3321 Ext. 740 Fax: (508) 998-4657
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FAQ
9th GRADE INCOMING STUDENT DATES
9th GRADE INCOMING STUDENT DATES
- Application window opens: September 1, 2024, | Apply now at https://gnbvt.go2cte.org!
- Open House: November 24, 2024 | 7th and 8th-grade students will be sent an invitation prior to the event
- Student records: January – February 2025 | Attendance and Discipline records are posted on student applications from sending schools
- Application Deadline: March 7, 2025 | Applications received after this date will not be considered for admission. All required documentation must also be submitted by the due date.
- Qualified Lottery: on or before April 16, 2025 | 565 incoming freshmen who submitted a completed application and meet the selective criteria will be randomly selected.
Transfer Admission, what dates should be kept in mind?
10th, 11th & 12th GRADE TRANSFER ADMISSION DATES
- Open House: November 24, 2024 | Join us at GNBVT for a showcase of our programs and school!
- Application window opens: May 1, 2025 | Apply now at https://gnbvt.go2cte.org!
- Application Deadline: July 1, 2025 | Applications received after this date will not be considered for admission. Applications will be reviewed and processed for immediate September openings. Applications received after that date will be processed and considered for acceptance on a waiting list program availability basis. It is the responsibility of the student and/or their parent/guardian to inform their high school and request final report cards, disciplinary report, and attendance report for the previous two years.
- Summer school ends: August 2025 (1st or 2nd week – TBD) | Transfer admissions will be determined after summer school concludes.
- Transfer admissions: August/September 2025 | Transfer admissions enrollment is dependent upon whether there are available vocational technical shop openings.
Where do students apply?
How can students find the status of their application?
Students or their parents/guardian can view their application status on the Go2CTE site where they applied. Incomplete applications will be coded as one of the following: Started, Awaiting School Data, Need School Recommendation, Incomplete
Where is the admissions policy?
The admissions policy can be found here: https://www.gnbvt.edu/admissions-guidance/admissions-policy/
Are applications for 9th grade students submitted after March 7, 2025 accepted?
Applications received after March 7, 2025 will not be considered for admission. Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School accepts applications for incoming 9th graders and will begin on September 1, 2024.
Are applications for transfer students seeking admissions in grades 10, 11 and 12th submitted after March 7, 2025 accepted?
Applications received after July 1, 2025 will not be considered for admission. Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School accepts applications for transfer students seeking admissions in grades 10, 11 and 12th will begin on May 1, 2025.
How are students selected?
Qualified students are entered into a lottery after they are evaluated.
Students will be eligible for the lottery according to criteria found on the 6th section of the Massachusetts admission policy.
Can students transfer to GNBVT from another school?
Students transferring from Chapter 74 state-approved programs who relocate into the district are eligible to apply for fall admission or admission during the school year to grades 10-12 and will be evaluated using the criteria contained in this Admissions Policy. Students will be placed in a CVTE program if there are seats available within that selected shop.