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
Whittier College accepts online applications. There is no application fee.
To Apply via the Online Application
Be sure to submit the following items:
- A completed online application
- Letter of recommendation
- May indicate a recommender (recent or current college professor) on the application.
- 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.
- 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.
