How to Apply to Willamette as an Undergraduate Transfer Student

Late applications are considered on a space-available basis. Contact the Office of Admissions if applying after the deadlines. For fall entry, we are unable to accept applications for transfer students after July 14. For spring entry, we are unable to accept applications after November 1.

Application Process

• Complete the Willamette Transfer Application. The application is free to submit and allow you to showcase your academic and extracurricular achievements.
• An essay is required, giving you the chance to highlight your writing and communication skills.
• Official transcripts from each college attended, including dual-enrollment credits from high school and regardless of interest or intent to transfer and apply credits to your Willamette degree must be sent. Transcripts are considered official if received through Parchment, Clearinghouse, email (bearcat@willamette.edu), or mail to:
  • Office of Admissions
  • Willamette University 
  • 900 State Street 
  • Salem, OR 97301
• If you have completed fewer than 60 semester (72 quarter) credits, contact your high school and request an official, final high school transcript with graduation date is sent to Willamette. A final high school transcript may be required at the time of enrollment for transfer students who have completed more than 60 semester credits, but transfer fewer.
• Professor Evaluation (Optional): A letter of recommendation from a recent college instructor can be submitted directly by your professor.

We protect the privacy of the information you share with us through the application process. Read our privacy statement here.

For additional questions or application assistance, contact us at 503-370-6303 or bearcat@willamette.edu.