How to Apply
Pitzer College approaches admission holistically, based on academics, leadership, extracurriculars, and commitment to our core values
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Application Deadlines
| Applicant Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| First-Year Applicants | Early Decision I: November 15 Early Decision II: January 12 Regular Decision: January 12 |
| International Applicants | Early Decision I: November 15 Early Decision II: January 6 Regular Decision: January 6 |
| Transfer Applicants | Fall: April 1 Spring: October 10 |
| New Resource Applicants | Fall: April 1 |
| Readmission Applicants | Fall: March 1 Spring: October 10 |
Learn How to Apply
First-Year Applicants
Are you a current high school student? Or did you recently graduate from high school but have not enrolled at another college? Then you’re a first-year applicant!
Transfer Applicants
Did you enroll and take classes at another college after graduating from high school? Apply to Pitzer as a Transfer Student.
International Applicants
Pitzer College welcomes students from around the globe as part of its commitment to intercultural understanding.
Non-Traditional Applicants (New Resources Students)
Are you 23 or older and have not received a bachelor’s degree? Our New Resources Program is open for students of nontraditional college age.
Re-admission Applicants
Have you already enrolled at Pitzer College and want to return to campus? Fill out our Readmission application.
Contact Us
Have questions? We're here to help. Connect with a member of our Admission team, and we'll answer your questions about applying, visiting, and attending Pitzer one-on-one.
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Our Test-Free Policy
Pitzer College has a test-free policy through the 2025-2026 application cycle. SAT or ACT scores are not accepted. English proficiency tests may be required for international applicants.
Principles of Good Practice Statement
Pitzer College adheres to the letter and spirit of the Statement of Principles of Good Practice of the National Association for College Admission. Pitzer College admits students of any race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, creed, handicap, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs, or employment policies.