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We are accepting applications for spring, summer, and fall 2025.
Application portal & status
Once you apply to our university, you will be sent an online Admissions portal login. This portal is where you will check your application status, check for application materials that have been submitted or need to be added, view your assigned admissions counselor, and the place to submit your enrollment deposit. You will be asked to turn application materials in by specific deadlines.
To check the status of your application you'll need your login information, which was sent to you via the email you used on your application. If you do not have this information, please email transferadmissions@redlands.edu with your name and date of birth and we will resend.
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) – Traditional Day Programs
Choose from over 40 programs of study with the College of Arts and Sciences. Students will experience personalized education with faculty support to help nurture their ideas and help shape their future. An established foundation built on a strong sense of community engagement and collaboration.
Term |
Priority Deadline |
Spring |
November 1* |
Fall |
March 1* |
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
For students who have completed 24 or more transferable semester units or 36 or more quarter units:
- Graduated from high school or equivalent
- Have taken a majority of transferable units completed in academic courses
- Completed two semesters of full time coursework with no less than a 2.0 (C) in any course
- Completed and passed the following core courses with a C (2.0) or above:
- English composition
- Mathematics (at or above Intermediate Algebra)
- Foreign Language (One semester/quarter, or two years in high school)
- A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
Students who have completed less than 24 transferable semester units or 36 quarter units:
- Graduated from high school or equivalent
- Applicants will be reviewed based on their performance in high school and college
- Test optional for fall 2021, SAT or ACT test scores.
- Complete and submit the University of Redlands Application (free) or Common Application
- Request official transcripts from all institutions attended and have them issued and sent directly to University of Redlands
- Request official high school transcript including proof of graduation or the equivalent to be issued and sent to University of Redlands
(Transcripts must be issued to University of Redlands and mailed directly from the institution in order to be considered official. Transcripts hand-delivered or mailed by the applicant are not considered official.) - One letter of recommendation from a professor who can speak to your academic abilities within college-level coursework. If you are unable to request a recommendation from an individual during your time as a student, please contact Undergraduate Transfer Team, for further instruction.
Note: Materials required outside of the application, may be received after your application is submitted.
Articulation agreements are available for many two-year institutions. Find them via the Registrar's office and learn more about our general education requirements, "Liberal Arts Inquiries", Associate Degree to Transfer options, or transfer credit policies.
In addition to filing the academic application (University of Redlands Transfer Application or Common Application), a supplemental application and audition are required for those who want to major or minor in Music and/or Theatre. The School of Performing Arts (SOPA) application includes options for music and theatre.
You can submit the SOPA application via your application status portal after you have applied to University of Redlands.
Spring 2026 deadlines:
- November 1 - application deadline
- December 1 - audition deadline
Fall 2026 application and audition dates and deadlines:
- February 7 - Music auditions at University of Redlands
- February 14 - Music and theatre auditions at University of Redlands
- February 15 - Video audition submission deadline
- February 21 - Virtual Interviews
Anyone wishing to participate in a music ensemble while pursuing a major other than music is invited to apply and audition for a talent scholarship. Applicants interested in this opportunity should choose the Ensemble Only option on the music application.
Video auditions can be one or multiple video files and should include:
- Please include the title of your piece/character and the name of the composer/play. These can be announced verbally or displayed as a title in the video.
- Video auditions can be uploaded on your application status page after you submit the SOPA application.
Helpful resources:
Music Transfer Students:
- The audition will be a major factor in determining what academic year (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) transfer students are placed in.
- All Bachelor of Music students are required to take the Upper Divisional Qualifying (UDQ) exam at the end of their Sophomore year. If you are auditioning to enter as a junior, the audition will also be considered as your UDQ exam.
Each transfer situation is unique. Please contact Brad Andrews, Director of Admissions for the School of Performing Arts, at (909) 748-8014 to discuss your situation or to set up a meeting.
Undergraduate music programs include:
- Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Certified Single Subject Teaching Credential Program
- Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music
- Minor in Music
Undergraduate theatre and dance programs include:
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre Business
- Minor in Theatre
- Minor in Musical Theatre
- Minor in Dance (no application or audition required)
Students interested in the Johnston Center must submit applications to the University of Redlands and the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies. Students may indicate their interest in the Academics section of the University of Redlands Common Application. Applications can be submitted concurrently, however a student will not be reviewed for the Johnston Center until admitted to the University of Redlands. You may access the Johnston application here.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@redlands.edu for more information on the Johnston application. Students will be notified of this decision via their application status portal.
The Johnston Center strongly encourages visiting campus to experience the program’s strong living-learning community. Opportunities include overnight stays, classroom visits, and meetings with the Johnston Center Director, Tim Seiber. Please contact Transfer Admissions with any additional questions.
School of Business & Society (SBS) - Evening Degree Completer
A Bachelor of Science in Business is designed to help you develop a broader understanding of how business works and the internal processes and external forces shaping the future of business. Courses are offered online or in person (one night a week) to accommodate your life or work schedule.
Term |
Priority Deadline |
Spring |
November 1* |
Summer |
February 1* |
Fall |
March 1* |
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
Admission to the School of Business & Society as a degree candidate is granted after all admissions materials have been received and all minimum standards have been met. A complete application file includes:
- A completed, signed application
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- 40 units of transferable credit
- 2.0 GPA minimum
Financial Aid
- 77 percent of entering transfer students receive financial aid
- $10,200 average financial aid award for transfer students in the School of Business & Society
- FAFSA Code 001322
How to Apply
- Choose the Bachelor of Science in Business (evening degree) program
- Review our admissions requirements (above) and admissions calendar for application deadlines
- Review current tuition and fees
- Apply online: Create an account, then start your free application. You may save it for completion later.
- Apply for financial aid
- Request official transcripts
School of Education (SOE) – Evening Degree Completer
A Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies: Elementary Education degree program develops teachers who are paving the way for academic innovation. Classes are both online and in-person each semester to accommodate a culminating fieldwork experience working in local school district during the day.
Term |
Priority Deadline |
Fall |
March 1* |
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
- Completed application
- Completion of 60 credit units at an accredited institution which are comprised of the following profile of baccalaureate level courses:
- English: at least 1 course
- Math: at least 1 course
- Science: at least 1 course
- Social Sciences: at least 1 course
- The Arts: at least 1 course
- Evidence of meeting Basic Skills Requirement
- Transcript with evidence of undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Evidence of a negative TB test result within the last 2 years
- Certificate of Clearance
- Experience working with students preferred, but not required
- Two recommendations from professionals who know the applicant's capacity for academic work
- Personal Statement: Please write a 500 word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.
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