Non-Traditional Applicants (New Resource Students)
Learn how to apply to Â鶹Դ´ as a non-traditional applicant. New Resource applicants are 23 years of age or older who have not received a bachelor's degree.
Founded in 1975, Â鶹Դ´â€™s New Resource Student Program was created to expand access to a Â鶹Դ´ education for adult learners seeking an undergraduate degree. Designed with flexibility in mind, the program supports students who are balancing academic goals alongside work, family, military service, or other significant life commitments.
Open to students age 23 and older, New Resource students may enroll full‑ or part‑time and shape their course load to fit their lives. Participants bring rich and varied experiences—from full‑time careers and community college study to military service and community leadership—that deepen classroom conversations and strengthen our campus community. If you’re looking for a supportive, engaged learning environment that values your journey and experience, we encourage you to explore the New Resource Program at Â鶹Դ´.
Important Dates
| Item | Fall Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application Due | April 1 |
| Interview Deadline (Optional) | April 1 |
| Admission Notification | By May 15 |
| Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee | June 15 |
Application Information
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Required |
| $70 App Fee or Fee Waiver Request | Required |
| Â鶹Դ´ Writing Supplement (Common Application) | Required |
| Teacher/Faculty Recommendation or Professional Reference | One Required |
| School/College Report | Required |
| Official Transcripts | Required |
| Resume | Required |
| High School Diploma or GED | 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.
- Select a current professor or other individual who can comment on your academic potential. Examples include employers and volunteer supervisors.
- You will assign your recommenders once you access the online application. If your recommender can’t do a digital form, they may download the New Resources Program Reference form [PDF] and email it to applicant@pitzer.edu.
- Recommenders must send their letters directly to the Office of Admission.
College Report
- Download the College Report [PDF] or download it from the Common Application website.
- This form is required if you have attended a college.
- The report should be completed by a college official with access to your academic and disciplinary records. Examples include a dean, adviser, or registrar.
- You will assign a college official once you access the online application.
- If your college official can’t do a digital form, they may download and email the College Report to applicant@pitzer.edu.
Official Transcripts
- All colleges/universities you have attended must send your official transcript. They can send it to the Office of Admission by mail or to applicant@pitzer.edu.
Mailing address:
Office of Admissions
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Claremont, CA 9171
- Submit your high school transcript if you have finished less than 32 semester credits or 48 quarter credits by the admission deadline. You may email your official high school transcript to applicant@pitzer.edu.
- All official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admission directly from a college/university and high school.
Course Credit Transfers
- Up to 64 semester units or 96 quarter units from a community college
- Additional 32 semester units or 48 quarter units from an accredited four-year institution
Send a copy – not the original diploma – by mail or to  applicant@pitzer.edu.
Mailing address:
Office of Admissions
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
Connect with an Admission Counselor
Our admission team is here to support you every step of the way during the admission process. Connect with us!
Financial Aid
Â鶹Դ´ meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
- For New Resource Applicants, Financial Aid is packaged to cover the cost of tuition and fees only.
- New Resource students are not eligible to receive Â鶹Դ´ financial aid to cover on- or off-campus housing, though some loan options may be available.
If you have questions about our Financial Aid process and your eligibility, please don’t hesitate to connect with our Financial Aid Team at financial_aid@pitzer.edu.
If you are unsure whether or not to apply to Â鶹Դ´ as a New Resource Student or as a Transfer applicant, please connect with our Admission Team for more information at admission@pitzer.edu.
Ready to Start Your Â鶹Դ´ Journey?
Upcoming Admissions Events
Virtual Admitted Spring Transfer Drop-in Hour
Join our Transfer Fellows for a Virtual Student Drop-In! This casual, welcoming space is designed especially for transfer students to connect with current Â鶹Դ´ students, ask questions, and get a firsthand perspective on the transfer experience.
Transfer Tea (webinar)
Join us for a student-centered webinar created especially for prospective transfer students. Hear directly from current Â鶹Դ´ transfer students as they share what it’s like to make the move to Â鶹Դ´, from navigating academics and finding community to building friendships and discovering a sense of belonging.
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