The Preview Pitzer Program

Pitzer College seeks to enroll students whose experiences offer varying perspectives on living and learning in our complex 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 lower-income 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. The application for Fall 2026 will be release in the summer.
• 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.

• 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.