Shadow Days

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• Q: How will I find out who I am shadowing?

  Students can select their shadow buddy by filling out the shadow form. Otherwise they will be paired with a student based on their interests.

• Q: Who visits Archmere for the day?

  Eighth grade or potential transfer students are welcomed and encouraged to spend the day and experience Archmere first hand.

• Q: How and when do you arrange a visit?

  Beginning in early October through the spring, you can schedule a Shadow Day by filling out an Inquiry Form online. Anyone who inquires has access to a MyArchmere Candidate page and can schedule visits. Still have questions? Feel free to call the Admissions Office at 302-798-6632 x718.

• Q: When and where should students arrive the morning of the visit day?

  Students are asked to arrive at the main office in the Student Life Center between 7:45 am and 8:00 am.

• Q: When and where should students be picked up the afternoon of the visit day?

  Pick up is at 2:30 pm. Follow the signs to The Patio for Shadow Day Pickup. 

• Q: Should students bring lunch with them?
  

  Archmere has a fully outfitted café offering a wide variety of lunch and snack items daily in the McLaughlin-Mullen Student Life Center, and is happy to provide lunch to its visiting students.

• Q: What should visiting students wear on visit days?

  Please dress appropriately and comfortably. We ask that students not wear jeans or sneakers.