Apply to BVT - Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

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Is BVT Right For You?

Making the decision to attend a vocational high school might just be one of the most important decisions of your life thus far. But how do you know whether BVT is right for you? It’s simple, really. Start by answering these questions:

Do you love a good challenge?
Do you learn best when your hands, mind, and heart work together?
Are you open to new ideas, working collaboratively, and listening intently?
Are you ready to expand your outlook and make meaningful connections within a unique community?
Do you believe it’s never too soon to begin planning your future?

If your answer to any of these questions is an enthusiastic “YES!” we’d love to hear from you. Take some time to browse through our viewbook and read about our 18 exciting career vocational-technical programs and rigorous academic offerings. See how many extracurricular activities are available to help you develop your interests, fuel your passion, make new friends, and have fun!

HOW TO APPLY

Freshmen Application: Students with a passion for learning who reside in the 13 towns of Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District and who will have completed Grade 8 prior to enrolling may apply. The freshmen online application is the primary and preferred method for applying. However, if you need a paper copy, you may obtain one online or call our Admissions Office at 508–529–7758 x3020. Applications will open on November 1st. The deadline to apply for grade 9 is January 15th.

Upperclassmen Application: Admissions for grades 10–12 are subject to the availability of openings. Grade 10 applicants apply using the online Upperclassman Application. Applications will open on November 1st. The deadline to apply for grade 10 is April 1st. Admissions for grades 11 & 12 must be as a transfer from another vocational school and can occur at any time during the school year. Contact Admissions before applying as a transfer from another vocational school.

Two-Year Drafting Program Application: A rising junior student (10th grade student at the time of the application) who is a resident of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District and is interested in pursuing training in the Drafting trade is eligible to apply for the two-year Chapter 74 state-approved Drafting Program. Selection for this program will be by lottery after the successful completion of the drafting application. Students applying for the two-year drafting program are not eligible for in-school program transfers. Learn more about this unique opportunity.

Once you have viewed the video, you must complete the BVT Admissions Video form.

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE

The following 2025-2026 timeline should be kept in mind (subject to change):

November 1st: Applications are available.
November 12th: Annual Admissions Open House.
January 15th: Freshmen application deadline.
March (late): Acceptance notifications via lottery for incoming freshmen.
April 1st: Upperclassman & Drafting application deadline.
April 11th: Placement testing for accepted incoming freshmen.
Early May: Lottery selection for admission into the two-year Drafting program. Acceptance notifications for the Drafting program will be sent via e-mail.
June/July: Acceptance notifications for upperclassmen will be sent via e-mail.
June/July/August: Subject to the availability of openings, applicants are continuously contacted if seats become available.

For questions, please contact the Admissions Office:

Mikayla Corda
508–529–7758 x3020
mcorda@valleytech.k12.ma.us

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Incoming Freshmen Admissions Online Application Opens – Saturday, November 1st
Annual Admissions Open House – Wednesday, November 12th
Incoming Freshmen Admissions Online Application Deadline – Thursday, January 15th
Incoming Freshmen Application Late Submissions – Wednesday, April 1st
Incoming Sophomores Application Deadline – Wednesday, April 1st
Two-Year Drafting Program Application Deadline – Wednesday, April 1st