Transfer Application Requirements

Review our required and optional materials for transfer applicants.

Required Materials
You will submit the following items through Common App:
✔ ✔ ✔	Short answers Application fee ($70) or fee waiver Writing sample from a college course (graded is preferred)
You can submit the following requests through Common App:
✔ ✔	Letter of recommendation (one from a college instructor) College transcripts from all institutions attended (or consult these additional instructions on sending transcripts)
Plus, you will need to download this form and submit it to your college's registrar or dean of students to be filled out and sent directly to Occidental:
✔	College Report
You will also need to request your high school or testing agency to send the following directly to Occidental:
✔	Final high school transcript or GED certificate

Optional Materials
The following options can help provide additional context and dimension to your application, but are not mandatory:
✔	Admission interview You can request an admission interview through Occidental directly.
✔	Standardized test scores SAT and ACT scores are completely optional and can be submitted through Common App.
✔	Additional letter of recommendation This can be requested through Common App.
✔	Artistic supplement You may submit an optional portfolio via Slideroom on Common App.

International applicants have additional admission requirements and should consult their checklists to make sure they have all the necessary materials. We also have an undocumented and DACA students webpage with guidance on how to fill out the application.

Transfer Application Deadlines

Spring	\| November 1
Spring enrollment is not available for international transfers studying at institutions outside of the United States due to the very fast turnaround required for F1 visa requirements.

Fall	\| March 1
Transfers who apply by March 1 will receive a decision by May 1. Transfer applications received after March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis after May 1. Applications will not be reviewed after June 1.

Submitting additional materials and checking on your application

After you submit your application, you will receive an email from Occidental within 24 to 48 hours with login information for Occidental's application portal. Once you activate your account, you will be able to check on your application, update your contact information, review your checklist, submit additional documents, and look for your admission decision once it’s released.

Documents can also be emailed or mailed to Occidental if needed.

Email	admission@oxy.edu
Mail	Occidental College Office of Admission 1600 Campus Road M-18 Los Angeles, CA 90041

Have questions about your application?

Find the admission counselor for your region to connect with them.

Re-applying to Occidental

Although we keep past applications for three years, when applying as a transfer student, you must submit a new Common Application (as well as a new application fee) to be considered for admission each term. Be sure to also submit updated college transcripts and new academic evaluations with each application. Students may apply to Occidental College a maximum of three times (including both first-year and transfer applications).

Transfer Application Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Submitting additional materials and checking on your application

Have questions about your application?

Re-applying to Occidental

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