Pegasus Fly-In Program

The Thacher School is committed to creating a diverse community in which our students can live, learn and grow. Our Pegasus Fly-In Program was created to break down barriers that have kept students from historically marginalized communities out of independent boarding schools.  The mission of The Pegasus Program is to provide prospective students and families with equitable access to our admission process.

Through our Pegasus Fly-In Program, we hope you’ll get to know the people, programs, and culture that make Thacher unique. Through this visit to campus, you’ll get to experience our robust academic programming, vibrant student life, and get to see for yourself what makes Thacher such a special school community. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to dive into life at Thacher and see if this adventure is right for you!
 

Candidate Selection

Ideal candidates for our Pegasus Fly-In Program are students who are:

  • A member of a historically underrepresented group (i.e. but not limited to: First Generation, Low-Income, Asian, Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latine, or Person of Color).
  • Academically successful and curious (at least a B+ average).
  • Seriously interested in Thacher and ready for new adventures.
  • Able to travel to campus for the program on December 7 & 8, 2025.

Event Information

Our program includes an all-expense paid trip for a prospective student and their guardian to visit campus on December 7 & 8, 2025. 
 
During the program you will get to see our community in action; have a chance to speak with current students, faculty, and parents; get a chance to explore classes and community moments; and learn more about our signature programs.
 
Space is limited so please be sure to apply by November 1.
 

Apply Now

To apply: please fill out this application form. If you have any questions please contact the Thacher Admission Office admission@thacher.org


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We invite you to learn more about the progress that has been made and the work that is being done—both immediate changes and longer-term efforts that we will continue to grow—as we work together to leave Thacher a better, more honorable, inclusive, and just place than we found it. For more information about DEI at Thacher, click here.

Contact Us

Have questions? Email us at admission@thacher.org or call us at +1 (805) 640-3210.
Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students: The Thacher School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.