Requirements & Deadlines

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS:

Non-Binding Early Action Applicants

October 15

Application files must be complete for those who wish to compete for scholarships in High School Honors Weekend

December 1

Application files must be complete for Early Action candidates

December 31

Admission decisions for Early Action are mailed

January 30

Scholarship notifications are mailed

March 2

Deadline for financial aid applicants to complete the Whittier College Basic Asset Data Sheet, to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and for California residents to apply for the Cal Grant Program by submitting the GPA Verification Form

May 1

Enrollment Deposits are due to guarantee a place in the freshman class

Regular Decision Applicants

February 1

Priority Application filing date for Freshman Regular Decision candidates. Application deadline for Talent Scholarship candidates.

March 2

Deadline for financial aid applicants to complete the Whittier College Basic Asset Data Sheet, to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and for California residents to apply for the Cal Grant Program by submitting the GPA Verification Form. Admission decisions are mailed to students on a rolling basis

Fall Transfer Applicants

March 2

Deadline for financial aid applicants to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and for California residents to apply for the Cal Grant Program by submitting the GPA Verification Form

April 1

Priority date to complete theWhittier College Basic Asset Data Sheet  for financial aid applicants

April 15

Priority Application Filing Date for Transfer Admission and Academic Merit Awards. Admission, scholarship, and financial aid notifications are mailed to students on a rolling basis

Spring Transfer Applicants

December 1

Priority Application Filing Date for Transfer Admission and Academic Merit Awards. Priority date to complete the Whittier College Basic Asset Data Sheet and to file the FAFSA applications for financial aid applicants. Admission, scholarship, and financial aid notifications are mailed to students on a rolling basis