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The Preview Pitzer Program

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Our Pitzer Preview Program is a chance for trailblazing high school seniors who are first generation college students or from underrepresented communities to immerse themselves in Pitzer's inclusive and vibrant culture, at no cost to them.

14.2% First Gen Students

Make up our diverse student population.

Preview Pitzer Fall 2024

October 7-9, 2024
Application due date: September 1st, 2024

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Our Commitment

The Pitzer Preview Program is specially crafted to offer a true taste of our college's unique ethos. Engage with our students, learn alongside our esteemed faculty in panel discussions, and receive personalized guidance from our admission counselors. It's your opportunity to see what makes Pitzer's approach to education so transformative.

The Preview Pitzer Program is a pre-application program designed for high school seniors attending school in the United States that are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. This program allows all students to visit Pitzer on an all-expenses paid two-and-a-half-day trip to campus.

Meeting Pitzer

This program provides prospective students an opportunity to experience the distinctive atmosphere that sets Pitzer College apart from other colleges. You will have a chance to speak with Pitzer students, attend panels with professors, and have one-on-one interactions with admission counselors!

How To Apply

  1. Write Your Essay
    At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, and environmental sustainability. As agents of change, our students utilize these values to create solutions to our world’s challenges. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts in 650 words or less:
    1. Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.
    2. Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer’s core values?
  2. Answer the following prompt in 250 words or less (required):
    As a mission-driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our community. 
  3. Fill out and submit the application by September 1st, 2024:
    Apply to the Preview Pitzer Program

Preview Pitzer FAQs

Pitzer College seeks to enroll students whose backgrounds and experiences offer varying perspectives on living and learning in a multicultural world. In order to accomplish this, we offer this program to encourage students to connect and enroll at Pitzer College.

  • Who is eligible?
    High school seniors attending school in the United States that are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • How do I apply?
    Please complete the online application. Additionally you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript with your application.
  • How do I know if my application was received?
    Once you apply online, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive an email, please call our office at 909.621.8129 or email our team at Preview_Pitzer@pitzer.edu.
  • Why should I apply?
    The program provides students, who might not otherwise have the means to visit Pitzer, with an opportunity to experience our campus community on a fully funded trip.
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  • What will students do?
    As a participant of the Preview Pitzer Program, you will have the chance to meet with faculty, staff and student mentors. The Preview Pitzer Program is a chance to learn about all the things that make Pitzer special and have all your questions answered prior to applying for first-year admission in the fall.
  • Will the program cover the other Claremont Colleges?
    While there will be some exposure to the other Claremont Colleges, this program is geared towards students who are interested specifically in Pitzer College. Students are required to stay on Pitzer’s campus at all times unless otherwise stated.
  • Does attending the Preview Pitzer Program increase my chances of being admitted to Pitzer?
    Pitzer employs a holistic admission review process, in which a variety of factors are taken into account by admission staff. Attending this program does not guarantee admission to Pitzer, while not being selected for the program does not prevent a student from gaining admission.
  • Are parents welcome on the Preview Pitzer Program?
    While we love our prospective families, the Preview Pitzer Program is a student only program. There is no room for parents on this fast paced program, and we are not able to provide transportation for any family members. Parents are welcome to email Preview_Pitzer@pitzer.edu if they’d like to learn about other ways they can visit Pitzer College.
  • I can't attend the program. Are there other opportunities to visit campus?
    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer other all expense-paid options outside of the Preview Pitzer Program. Discover our other visit opportunities.
  • Who should I contact if I have more questions?
    Please contact a member of our Preview Pitzer Team if you have questions. The team can be reached by calling our office at (909) 621-8129 or emailing Preview_Pitzer@pitzer.edu.

Get in Touch

Preview Pitzer Team

Please contact our Preview Pitzer Team if you have questions.

(909) 621-8129