Application Forms

First-Year Applicants

Pitzer College is an exclusive user of the Common Application for first-year applicants.

If you are a first-year student please click the link below to fill out the online application and all required supplements:
Online Common Application

Paper Application

Paper copies of the Common Application can be obtained from your guidance counselor, or by contacting our office. In addition, you may download, fill out and print the required supplements in pdf format by clicking the appropriate link(s) below:
First-Year Student Supplement
International Students
Athletic Participation Form

Fee Waiver Request Form

If your family qualifies for an application fee waiver, please download the NACAC Waiver Request Form.

GPA Calculator

The following form is provided to assist you in calculating your Academic Grade Point Average (GPA). This should be used to determine whether or not you will be exempt from submitting testing (see our testing optional policy here). This form is provided solely for your assistance and is not required as part of your completed application.
Academic Grade Point Average Calculator

Transfer Applicants

Students seeking admission as transfer students must use Pitzer’s unique application for transfer students. Please click the link below to download, fill out and print the pdf application. You may also contact our office if you wish to receive a paper copy of the application.
Transfer Application

New Resources Applicants

Students seeking admission as New Resources students must use Pitzer's unique New Resources application. Please click the link below to download, fill out and print the pdf application. You may also contact our office if you wish to receive a paper copy of the application.
New Resources Application

Deadlines for All Applicants

Please note that in order to be considered for admission, you must submit your completed application by the assigned date:

First-year students (Early Decision)
November 15
First-year students (Regular Decision)
January 1
Transfer students (Fall Semester)
April 15
Transfer students (Spring Semester)
October 15
New Resources students (Fall Semester)
May 1
New Resources students (Spring Semester)
October 15

Complete list of application dates

Here's a list of useful sites for college-bound students and their parents:
Educational Testing Service
ACT: Information for Life's Transitions
The College Board Online
FinAid: The Financial Aid Page
FastWeb.Com (Financial Aid Resource Search)
FAFSA on the Web (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Scholarship Scam Alert