The Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program
What is the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program?
The Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ program is a program designed for high school seniors attending school in the United States that are either first-generation college students and/or from lower-income socioeconomic backgrounds. This program allows participating students to visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ on an all-expenses paid multi-day trip to campus.
An In-Depth ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Experience
The Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ program is specially designed to offer a true taste of our college's unique ethos.
- Engage with current ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students
- Learn alongside our esteemed faculty in panel discussions
- Receive personalized guidance from our admission counselors
It's your opportunity to see what makes ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s approach to education so transformative.
Upcoming Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Dates
Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Spring 2026
April 2 - 4, 2026: A select group of admitted students will be invited to attend the spring Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ program. Invited students will hear directly from the admission team with details about next steps and how to coordinate their participation in this fully funded, multi-day campus visit experience.
Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Fall 2026
Dates: TBA. Registration will open Summer 2026 - more detail to come.
Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ FAQs
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ seeks to enroll students whose experiences offer varying perspectives on living and learning in our complex world. In order to accomplish this, we offer this program to encourage students to connect and enroll at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
- Who is eligible?
High school seniors attending school in the United States that are either first-generation college students and/or from lower-income socioeconomic backgrounds. - How do I apply?
Please complete the online application. Additionally you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript with your application. The application for Fall 2026 will be release in the summer. - How do I know if my application was received?
Once you apply online, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive an email, please call our office at 909.621.8129 or email our team at Preview_ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@pitzer.edu. - Why should I apply?
The program provides students, who might not otherwise have the means to visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, with an opportunity to experience our campus community on a fully funded trip.
- What will students do?
As a participant of the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program, you will have the chance to meet with faculty, staff and student mentors. The Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program is a chance to learn about all the things that make ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ special and have all your questions answered prior to applying for first-year admission in the fall. - Will the program cover the other Claremont Colleges?
While there will be some exposure to the other Claremont Colleges, this program is geared towards students who are interested specifically in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Students are required to stay on ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s campus at all times unless otherwise stated. - Does attending the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program increase my chances of being admitted to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½?
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ employs a holistic admission review process, in which a variety of factors are taken into account by admission staff. Attending this program does not guarantee admission to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, while not being selected for the program does not prevent a student from gaining admission. - Are parents welcome on the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program?
While we love our prospective families, the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program is a student only program. There is no room for parents on this fast paced program, and we are not able to provide transportation for any family members. Parents are welcome to email Preview_ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@pitzer.edu if they’d like to learn about other ways they can visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. - I can't attend the program. Are there other opportunities to visit campus?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer other all expense-paid options outside of the Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Program. Discover our other visit opportunities. - Who should I contact if I have more questions?
Please contact a member of our Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Team if you have questions. The team can be reached by calling our office at (909) 621-8129 or emailing Preview_ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½@pitzer.edu.
Get in Touch
Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Team
Please contact our Preview ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Team if you have questions.