Transfer Applicant

Thank you for your interest in Mater Dei High School. Applications for the 2025-2026 school-year remain open, and transfer applications for the 2026-2027 school-year will open shortly! Scroll below to see how to apply.

Transfer Applicant Qualifications

Students entering 12th grade are normally not considered. Please contact the Admissions Office at (714) 754-1175 with questions in this regard.

Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA with no "F" grades on transcript
- Students with "D" grades can be considered but it may impact admissions decision
- It is strongly recommended that "D" grades are remediated before applying

Applying student must be currently enrolled in an accredited school

Transfer students are accepted based on space availability. We cannot guarantee admission

Online application and supplemental documentation must be complete to be considered for admission to Mater Dei High School

Mater Dei High School accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis as space is available.

Mater Dei High School adheres to C.I.F. transfer eligibility rules for athletes. Please click here to review a message from the CIF Commissioner regarding transfer student athletes and eligibility. Once a student attends a class and is continuously enrolled for 15 school days in the 9th grade, and/or has taken classes subsequent to the completion of the 8th grade, at any school or has played in an interscholastic athletic contest, the CIF will count that as the student's first semester of high school eligibility (204.A).

CLICK HERE for Transfer Admissions Requirements

Application Form
Application Fee of $80.00
Parent Letter
Student Letter
8th Grade Transcript
Progress Report for your current semester
High School Unofficial Transcript, which includes the most recent semester completed (printed at your school office)
E-recommendation Letter from a current teacher, counselor or principal
Disciplinary Clearance Form
Catholic Baptismal Certificate - (if student is Catholic)
Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport and/or Green Card (if applicable)
Immunization Records and TB Screening Form: please download the forms from your admissions portal account and have them completed by a medical provider.
Transfer Student Interview: Once the application is complete, the student will be scheduled for an admissions interview

FACTS Tuition Agreement and Registration

During this final step, Mater Dei will send you information via e-mail to set up your tuition agreement through FACTS Tuition Management for the school year. You will also receive additional registration information to access our online student information system in order to finalize your child’s enrollment into the school.

This final step is imperative for freshman and transfer applicants to confirm that they will be attending Mater Dei High School in the fall. Should you choose not to enroll your child in the fall, we kindly request you let us know in writing at [email protected] during the tuition agreement and final registration process.

If you have questions, please feel free to call (714) 754-1175 or email [email protected] or [email protected]