Transferring to Whittier
What Whittier College expects from community college transfers. Its deadlines and course rules differ from UC and CSU, so plan for it separately.
Checked against each university’s own pages and Common Data Set in October 2026.
At a glance
- CCC Advantage tuition a year
- $28,000
- Community college units
- Up to 70
- Fall priority deadline
- Apr 15
- ADT admission guarantee
- Yes
Application dates
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| April 15 | Fall transfer priority application deadline on the main transfer admission page, which does not name a year. |
| April 1 | Fall priority deadline listed on the CCC Advantage transfer pathway page, which does not name a year. It differs from the April 15 date on the main transfer page. |
| March 3 | FAFSA priority deadline for fall transfer applicants, as listed without a year. |
What you need
- Whittier accepts its own online application with no application fee. Applicants can also apply through an Instant Decision interview. The page does not mention the Common App. Source
- There is no minimum number of courses or units needed to be eligible to transfer, and the main transfer page lists no minimum GPA. Source
- Required documents are the online application, a letter of recommendation, final high school transcripts and unofficial or official transcripts from all colleges attended. Source
- Whittier accepts IGETC. Its ADT Commitment terms also accept completed IGETC, CSU GE-Breadth or Cal-GETC coursework with grades of C- or better. Source
- Community college students may transfer no more than 70 semester units, and four-year college students no more than 90 semester units. Source
ADT pathway
Whittier honors the ADT Commitment with all accredited California community colleges. ADT holders who apply, complete at least 60 transferable units and all IGETC, CSU GE-Breadth or Cal-GETC coursework with C- or better, and submit proof of the degree and certification are guaranteed admission with junior standing. No minimum GPA is stated.
Scholarships and aid
- Through the CCC Advantage pathway, students with at least 30 transferable California community college units and a 2.9 GPA pay a guaranteed tuition of $28,000 per year while enrolled full-time. Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher also receive a $5,000 annual scholarship, and FAFSA filers may qualify for a need-based Whittier Grant of up to $7,000. Source
- CCC Advantage students must complete the CCC Advantage Form before being admitted and keep a 2.0 GPA to retain the special tuition. Room and board are charged at the standard rate. Source
- Applicants who apply through Instant Decision may receive a preliminary scholarship award. Source
More from Whittier
- Whittier admits transfers for spring as well as fall. The main transfer page lists a spring priority application deadline of November 15 and an enrollment deposit deadline of December 12, without a year. Source
- Whittier honors academic renewal from community college partners when it occurs before enrolling at Whittier. Source
Official links
- Whittier transfer admissionwhittier.edu
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Questions
When is the Whittier transfer deadline for fall 2027?
Fall transfer priority application deadline on the main transfer admission page, which does not name a year.: April 15. Fall priority deadline listed on the CCC Advantage transfer pathway page, which does not name a year. It differs from the April 15 date on the main transfer page.: April 1. FAFSA priority deadline for fall transfer applicants, as listed without a year.: March 3.
Does Whittier guarantee admission with an ADT?
Whittier honors the ADT Commitment with all accredited California community colleges. ADT holders who apply, complete at least 60 transferable units and all IGETC, CSU GE-Breadth or Cal-GETC coursework with C- or better, and submit proof of the degree and certification are guaranteed admission with junior standing. No minimum GPA is stated.