Apply to Westmont First-Year Students
Steps to Apply
Request official transcripts of all high school and college (if dual-enrolled) work to be submitted directly from school officials. If filing the Common Application, the request may be processed online through that application process.
Always required:
SAT w/o Essay or ACT w/o Essay
Not required:
SAT II (subject tests)
Westmont requires one academic reference from a teacher in a major subject (i.e. English, Science, History, Math, etc.). In addition, an optional pastoral/character reference may be submitted. The reference forms may be accessed within either application.
The Office of Admissions recommends campus visits and interviews. Scheduling an appointment with your admissions counselor to discuss your plan is encouraged, especially as you prepare to take the next step in your education.
High School Requirements
First year applicants are required to have a minimum of 14 academic units of credit to include:
| English | 4 years |
|---|---|
| science | 3 years (two years of laboratory science) |
| MATHEMATICS | 3 years (including at least second-year algebra) |
| Foreign Language | 2 years of one language (three years recommended) |
| Social science | 2 years |
AP and IB Credit
Westmont grants advanced placement credit to students who present scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board and for scores of 5, 6, or 7 on Higher-Level subject examinations of the International Baccalaureate Program.
The College limits credit to a maximum of 32 advanced placement/IB units. Up to three Westmont-approved advanced placement exams may be applied to the general education curriculum requirements and any remaining AP units may be applied as electives.
Have a question?
Your counselors are here to help. Find out who your counselor is and how you can reach out via phone, email, and even meet with them in person when you visit campus or at your local college fairs.