Undergraduate Programs for Transfers

For students who have completed 24 or more transferable semester units or 36 or more quarter units: 

1. Graduated from high school or equivalent
2. Have taken a majority of transferable units completed in academic courses
3. Completed two semesters of full time coursework with no less than a 2.0 (C) in any course
4. 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)
5. A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8

Students who have completed less than 24 transferable semester units or 36 quarter units:

1. Graduated from high school or equivalent
2. Applicants will be reviewed based on their performance in high school and college
3. Test optional for fall 2021, SAT or ACT test scores.

1. Complete and submit the University of Redlands Application (free) or Common Application
2. Request official transcripts from all institutions attended and have them issued and sent directly to University of Redlands
3. 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.)
4. 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 Audition Requirements
• Theatre and Dance Audition Requirements

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 Kelly Hankin. Please contact Transfer Admissions with any additional questions.