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 15 (Early Action) and January 15 (Regular Decision). The deadline for spring admission is November 1. 

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.