Transfer Students

At Whittier, a Transfer Student is someone who has received a high school diploma or equivalent and has previously enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education. 

Students who should not apply as transfer students:

  • Students who have completed college-level courses during high school, but have not yet graduated. If this applies to you, you should apply as a  First Year Student.  
  • Students who meet the above criteria but hold a foreign passport or are currently studying out of the country. If this applies to you, you should apply as an International Student.

Applying as a Transfer Student

  • There is no minimum number of courses or units needed to be eligible to transfer
  • Community college students may transfer no more than 70 semester units
  • 4-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.

Two Ways to Apply to Whittier

Instant Decision

Instant Decision allows students to apply quickly and easily during a face-to-face interview (in person or virtual) 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

  • Book an appointment using the link below
  • Upload a copy of their final high school transcript
  • Upload a copy of all college transcripts
Book an Appointment

Online Application

Whittier College accepts online applications. There is no application fee.

To Apply via the Online Application

Be sure to submit the following items:

  1. A completed online application
  2. Letter of recommendation
    • May indicate a recommender (recent or current college professor) on the application.
  3. Final high school transcripts 
    • A copy of your transcript will be accepted but, please ensure they include a graduation date. If a high school diploma was not attained, please submit GED results.
  4. Unofficial or Official college transcripts
    • A copy of your transcript will be accepted. Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted.
    • Please note: Transcripts do not have to reflect the current semester of enrollment.

You may submit any additional information you believe will help support your application for admission. We also encourage you to review Helpful Tips for Transfer Students before applying. 

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Spring Semester

  • Priority Application Deadline: October 15
  • FAFSA Priority Deadline: Rolling
  • Enrollment Deposit Deadline: November 15

Fall Semester

  • Priority Application Deadline: July 25
  • FAFSA Priority Deadline: July 25
  • Enrollment Deposit Deadline: August 1

Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration for the fullest range of scholarship opportunities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are completed.

Whittier College maintains the ADT Commitment with all accredited California Community Colleges based on the following criteria.

  • The student must submit an application and complete all application requirements.
  • The student will have completed all IGETC coursework with a grade of C or better.
  • The student will have completed at least 60 transferable units with a grade of C or better.
  • The student acknowledges that if a grade of D or below is earned in a transferable course, and they did not retake the course for a higher grade, that course will not be accepted for transfer credit, but will still be factored into the cumulative transfer grade point average.
  • We will honor academic renewal from community college partners prior to matriculation into Whittier College.
  • Proof of completion of the Associates Degree is required as are all IGETC transcripts and official college transcripts.

Visit the official ADT Commitment website for additional information.

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Contact

Genevieve Garcia

Associate Director of Transfer Admission
transfer@whittier.edu

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Application Process

The undergraduate application to Whittier College no longer requires applicants to disclose their criminal history. The admission committee will make all decisions on candidates for admission without knowledge of criminal history.

Enrollment Process

With submission of an enrollment deposit, students will be required to answer the following questions:

  • Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?
  • Do you have criminal charges pending against you or are you currently under investigation or indictment?

Depositing students who check “Yes” to either question will be sent a request to provide context and background information regarding their history. This information is not an automatic disqualification of enrollment and will be reviewed by a special committee within two weeks of receiving the information. 

Committee Review Process

The review committee, consisting of Whittier College admissions officers and staff, will review the student’s response, conduct an individualized assessment, and determine whether the criminal background information justifies a revocation of the university’s offer of admission. This committee will make the final decision about enrollment and will notify the candidate.

Questions?

For questions about this process, please contact Director of Admission, Anna-Marie Fahmy at 562.907.4229 or afahmy@whittier.edu.

Clery Act

We value the safety of all members of the Whittier community. The Whittier College Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be viewed online. This report provides crime statistics for the prior three years, policy statements regarding various safety and security measures, campus crime prevention program descriptions, and procedures to be followed in the investigation and adjudication of reportable crimes. A paper copy of the document is available at the Department of Campus Safety or by calling 562.907.4211