International Students

1. Submit an application in addition to the following items:
2. Letter of recommendation: recommenders should be a recent or current instructor and may be indicated on the application
3. Secondary School Report: college/guidance counselor may be indicated on application. This does not pertain to International Transfers
4. Official transcripts: for International First-Years these should reflect coursework through the junior year for Early Action applications, and through the fall semester of senior year for the Regular Decision applications. For International Transfers, high school transcripts should have a printed graduation date. Please also submit all official college transcripts.
5. Standardized Test scores Whittier College is Test-Optional. If you choose to submit your standardized test scores, Whittier College will consider your highest section scores from across all test dates (also known as super scoring) from your SAT or ACT results. You should provide all test score results by submitting an official score report through the testing agency (SAT I Code #4952, ACT Code #0480), or by self-reporting all scores using the Test Score Form in their application portal.* Enrolling students that applied using self-reported test scores will need to verify their scores by submitting an official score report from the testing agency before starting classes. If you feel like your standardized test score results are not an accurate reflection of your academic potential we can consider your application without them if you apply as a Test-Optional applicant.** This preference must be indicated in your Common Application.
6. Official TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, PTE, or DuoLingo exam results. (TOEFL minimum: 80 / IELTS minimum: 6.5 / iTEP minimum: 3.9 / PTE minimum: 53 / DuoLingo minimum: Proficient). Exemptions available for the following:
   • A score of 550 or higher on the verbal section of the SAT, or a sub score of 24 or higher on the Reading and/or English sections of the ACT.
   • The applicant’s first language is English.
   • If the applicant has attended a high school where the primary language of instruction is English for at least three years.
   • TOEFL/IELTS/iTEP waiver form.
7. International Financial Certification form

*Test scores self-reported in the Common Application will not be used for the admission review process.

**The Whittier Admission GPA is a 9-11 grade, weighted GPA that includes all academic classes. Students that apply under the test-optional policy with a Whittier Admission GPA under a 3.0 will be required to provide standardized test scores in order to be considered for admission.

Please submit any supporting documentation as well as questions you may have to internationaladmissions@whittier.edu.

First-Year, Spring Semester

• Application deadline: October 15
• Decisions sent: Rolling
• Enrollment deposit deadline: November 15

Transfer, Spring Semester

• Application deadline: October 15
• Decisions sent: Rolling
• Enrollment deposit deadline: November 15

First-Year, Fall Semester

• Application deadline: February 1
• Decisions sent: April 1
• Enrollment deadline: May 1

Transfer, Fall Semester

• Application deadline: February 1
• Decisions sent: Rolling
• Enrollment Deadline: May 1

• Fully complete your application and leave no question unanswered. If you are having trouble please contact us at internationaladmissions@whittier.edu.
• Use the same name on all documents you submit. Specifically, the name as it exactly appears on your passport will help our office in future immigration matters.
• Thinking about mailing your documents? Save time by emailing internationaladmissions@whittier.edu or faxing them to the Office of Admission at 562.907.4870.
• Submit a completed Whittier College International Financial Certification with U.S. dollar amounts listed in the columns for Assured (first year) & Projected Support. Bank statements and third-party signatures will be needed for the visa process if you are admitted.
• Do not miss the application deadlines! It usually takes us 2-3 weeks to process documents that are submitted online so please be patient.