Students who have completed college-level courses during high school, but have not yet graduated, should apply as First Year students.
Students who meet the above criteria but hold a foreign passport or are currently studying out of the country, should apply as International Students.
Students who have completed college-level courses during high school, but have not yet graduated, should apply as First Year students.
- There are no minimum number of courses or units needed before a student is eligible to transfer
- Community college student may transfer no more than 70 semester units; four-year college students may transfer no more than 90 semester units
- Whittier College accepts the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), and maintains the Associate Degree for Transfer Commitment
To find out which courses will transfer to Whittier, refer to Transferology or Whittier's list of articulation agreements. If your institution doesn’t appear in either of these lists, contact the Office of Admission at transfer@whittier.edu for guidance.
Applying via Instant Decision
Instant Decision allows students to apply quickly and easily during a virtual interview with a Whittier Admission Counselor.
Applicants will receive an admission decision and, if applicable, a preliminary scholarship award at the conclusion of their interview.
To apply via Instant Decision, students must:
- Book an appointment using the link below
- Upload a copy of their final high school transcript
- Upload a copy of all college transcripts
- Submit an application in addition to the following items:
- Letters of recommendation: you may indicate a recommender (recent or current college professor) on the application
- Official high school transcripts must be submitted by all transfer applicants. If a high school diploma was not attained, please submit GED results.
- Official college transcripts must be submitted from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts do not have to reflect the current semester of enrollment.
- Standardized test scores. Transfer applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores results. Transfer applicants can submit ACT or SAT scores if they believe the results help demonstrate their academic potential.
- Review Helpful Tips for Transfer Students
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California Community College students enjoy special benefits granted under the Whittier College CCC Advantage Program. Students who qualify for CCC Advantage may complete this section on their application.
You may submit any additional information you believe will help support your application for admission.
