To apply to the University of Redlands as a first-year student, you should submit:

• Common Application (including two short-answer supplemental essays, located in the Member Questions section of the CommonApp)
• Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended
• One letter of recommendation from school/college counselor and/or the Common Application Secondary School Report
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher who can speak to your academic ability
• Test-scores, if applicable

Redlands is test-optional for admissions; you can decide if you wish to provide your SAT or ACT scores to the admission committee. Approximately 25% of our applicants submit test scores.

Deadlines for fall admission are November 1 (Early Action 1), December 1 (Early Action 2), and January 15 (Regular Decision). Rolling admission based on space available. 
 

To apply to the University of Redlands as a transfer student, you should submit:

• Common Application or University of Redlands application
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended (issued directly to the University  of Redlands),
• Official final high school transcript or equivalency for applicants applying to the College of Arts and Sciences
• At least one letter of recommendation from a professor who can speak to your academic ability.

Additional items may be requested based on institution attending and transferable credits.

We look forward to receiving your application.