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First-year, Transfer and International Students
As of Fall 2009, we are now using the Common Application exclusively. You may submit it online or download it from the Common Application website.
You must also complete the Occidental Common Application Supplement for FIRST-YEAR or TRANSFER.
- Transfer students must also submit a graded analytical paper used for a college course.
- International students must complete the Certification of Finances. International students who wish to apply for financial aid must also complete the International Student Aid Application.
Application Due Dates
| First-year applications | Due Date | Decision mailed |
| Early Decision | Nov. 15 | Mid-December |
| Regular Decision | Jan. 10 | Late March |
Transfer Applications
| Fall Admission | Mar. 15 |
| Spring Admission (U.S. citizens/Perm. Res. only) | Oct. 15 |
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Score Choice
Occidental College considers your highest section scores across all SAT test dates that you submit. Only your highest section scores will be considered as part of the final admissions decision. Each time you submit scores, Oxy will update your record with any new high scores.
We strongly encourage you to submit your scores each time you take the SAT.
Please note that test scores are only one piece of information we use to make our admission decisions. We do not base admission on one single factor and we take into account all aspects of a student's application in our decision-making process.
Find out more about Score Choice from the College Board.
Graduate Students
- Visit the admission website for the Education department.
- Request a Biology application be sent to you by mail.
Graduate Application Due Dates
| Summer Admission | March 1 |
| Fall Admission | March 1 |
| Spring Admission | Oct. 1 |
