First-Year Applicants
Are you ready to join our supportive community of diverse, engaged students? Learn how to apply to Â鶹Դ´ as a first-year student.
Important Dates
| Apply As | Application Deadline | Interview Deadline (Optional) | Admission Notification | Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15 | November 15 | By December 18 | January 15 |
| Early Decision II | January 10 | December 18 | By February 15 | March 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 10 | December 18 | By April 1 | May 1 |
Early Decision
If Â鶹Դ´ is your first choice, Early Decision (ED) might be right for you. Early Decision is a binding agreement to withdraw other applications if you are admitted to Â鶹Դ´. If you apply for ED I or II, you agree not to apply simultaneously to another ED institution. Regular Decision is our traditional application.
Are You an International Student?
If your native language is not English, we ask that you show your English language skills. Learn about other requirements and opportunities for international applicants.
Application Information
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Required | |
| $70 App Fee or Fee Waiver Request | Required |
| Â鶹Դ´ Writing Supplement (Common Application) | Required |
| Teacher Recommendations | One Required |
| School/College Report | Required |
| Mid-Year Report | Required |
| Official Transcripts | Required |
| English Language Test (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, DuoLingo) | Required for Non-Native English Speakers |
| Interview | Optional |
| SAT or ACT Scores | Not Accepted Â鶹Դ´ has a test-free policy through the 2026-2027 application cycle. |
Choose from one of two prompts and write a maximum of 650 words:
At Â鶹Դ´, 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:
- Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one of Â鶹Դ´â€™s core values?
- Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Â鶹Դ´ would be a good fit for you.
- We require at least one academic recommendation.
- Your recommendation should come from a teacher who has taught you during your junior or senior year in a core academic subject.
- We also accept a recommendation from your college counselor and an additional recommendation. Both are optional.
- Recommendations should be submitted through the Common Application:
My Colleges > Â鶹Դ´ > Recommendations and FERPA - Recommendations can also be submitted via a form to scan and email to applicant@pitzer.edu.
- If emailed or mailed, letters must be sent to the Office of Admission by the recommender and not the student.
School Report
- A report from your school counselor is required.
- A counselor recommendation is optional.
- The report should be submitted through the Common Application:
My Colleges > Â鶹Դ´ > Recommendations and FERPA - The report can also be submitted via a form to scan and email to applicant@pitzer.edu.
- The report must be sent to the Office of Admission by your school counselor.
Mid-Year Report/Final Report
- You must submit the mid-year report with first trimester or semester senior grades that show your final Fall grades.
- Admitted students and students who have already finished high school must submit a final report. This includes a final transcript with your graduation date listed.
- If you are still enrolled in high school, you must submit all official transcripts.
- Transcripts must come from your high school and cannot be accepted through the student or guardian.
- High school graduates need to submit only the final transcript with the graduation date.
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