To be considered for admission to Dorchester Academy, all prospective students must either provide documentation of successfully completing a comparable standardized test and/or take an entrance exam. Copies of transcripts from previous schools must be presented.

The school reserves the right to determine grade placement of all students based on the documentation and to determine appropriate credits awarded. The school further reserves the right to refuse first-time admission to any student based on prior academic or disciplinary records. D.A. has the right to refuse first-time admission and/or returning admission to any student who has a criminal record, and to expel any current student who is convicted of a criminal offense.

Students with delinquent tuition past 30 days will not be allowed to participate in athletic or academic activities.