Transfer Students
Students may transfer to Westmont no matter how many units they have taken at other institutions. Applicants with more than 24 semester units of completed, transferable college credit will be evaluated primarily on the basis of their college work. Those with fewer than 24 semester units will be evaluated on the basis of their high school work, standardized test scores and completed college work.
Applicants transferring from an accredited college or university will receive credit for transferable courses in which they achieved a grade of C- or better. Transfer credit from community colleges in limited to 64 semester units or 96 quarter units.
Westmont may restrict credit from a non-accredited institution and may, at the discretion of the registrar, require some validation through course work done at Westmont or by examination. You may contact the student records office at (805) 565-6060 for more information.
Once applicants have been accepted and have confirmed their intention of attending Westmont, the student records office will make a thorough evaluation of completed course work as it applies to the general education requirements and the overall graduation requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to review Westmont’s requirements found in the course catalog before applying for admission:
General Education Requirements
Typically, a minimum of three to four semesters at Westmont is required to complete the above degree requirements.
How to Apply
First, complete and send the Westmont application for admission, along with a personal check or money order for $50 ($35 for Westmont’s online application) made payable to Westmont College.
Second, request official transcripts of all college and high school work.
Third, transfers who have completed less than 24 semester units of solid academic coursework at the time they submit an application must also include official ACT or SAT scores.
Fourth, submit letters of recommendation. Westmont requires one academic letter of recommendation submitted either by a professor in an academic course or from an academic counselor. In addition to an academic letter of recommendation, a pastoral/character reference letter may be submitted.
Note: A personal interview is not required. However, it may enhance your application and give you the opportunity to discuss important matters with an admission counselor.
Notification of Decisions
Notifications of decisions will be sent beginning March 15 for the fall semester and Dec. 1 for the spring semester.
Financial Aid
Eighty-five percent of all Westmont students receive financial aid. Transfer students are eligible to apply for financial assistance, including merit scholarships. Scholarship amounts are $4,000-5,000 and vary based upon a student’s academic profile.
Articulation Agreements
To assist transfer students, the student records office has developed Articulation Agreements with many California community colleges. These agreements state precisely which courses will transfer to Westmont and meet general education requirements. If the articulation agreement for the community college you attend is not listed here, please call the Office of Admisison to speak with a counselor for guidance.
Santa Barbara City College: sbccartagree.pdf
Moorpark College: moorparkartagree.pdf
Allan Hancock College: allanhancockartagree.pdf
Cuesta College: cuestaartagree.pdf
Diablo Valley College: diablovalleyartagree.pdf
Grossmont College: grossmontartagree.pdf
Pasadena City College: pasadenaartagree.pdf
Mount San Antonio College: mountsacartagree.pdf
Palomar College: palomarartagree.pdf
Irvine Valley: irvinevalleyartagree.pdf
Mira Costa: miracostaartagree.pdf
Oxnard: oxnardartagree.pdf
Ventura: venturaartagree.pdf
Saddleback: saddlebackartagree.pdf
West Hills: westhillsartagree.pdf
San Diego Mesa: sandiegomesaartagree.pdf
West Los Angeles: westlosangartagree.pdf