Transfer applicants must apply through the Catholic Polytechnic Transfer Application, which asks questions about the applicant's background, education history, and transfer goals. $0 Application Fee Personal Essay Your application essay should answer the prompt: How does continuing your education at Catholic Polytechnic help you achieve your future goals? (Please write 250–650 words.) *This essay will be used to not only assess whether Catholic Polytechnic University is a good fit for you, but also what would be the optimal path and schedule.

Your letter of reference may be from a clergy member, teacher, or mentor. Please have that person email the letter to registrar@catholicpolytechnic.org. Letters must include your name and date of birth as well as those of the author.

Catholic Polytechnic is not test optional. On your application, choose whether you would like SAT or ACT scores to be considered. If you would like to submit test scores, you can either send an official score report from the testing agency or enter scores on your application. If you self-report scores, you will be required to submit an official score report after enrolling.

Official high school transcripts are required of all prospective transfer students. Please include your full name and birthday on all documents you submit. This will assist in the accurate and timely processing of your application file. If you have attended more than one high school, you must submit an official transcript from each school if the grades from the earlier school(s) do not appear on your last high school transcript. The official, cumulative high school transcript submitted must indicate the date of high school graduation. In addition to the official high school transcript indicating any completed course work, applicants who did not graduate from high school must also submit official GED (General Educational Development) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) documentation indicating a passing score. Submit Electronically Please request that your transcripts be sent to Catholic Polytechnic University at admissions@catholicpolytechnic.org. Submit by Mail If the transcripts are mailed, they must be official with an original signature of the school official(s) or the school seal on the transcript and sent directly from the school or submitted in an envelope sealed by the school. Transcripts should be mailed to the following address: Office of Admissions Catholic Polytechnic University 500 S. Louise St. Glendale, CA 91205 Faxed or emailed copies of transcripts are not considered official and will NOT be accepted.  Please note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials for the admission application file are received by the Office of Admissions by the applicable deadline in order to be considered by the Admissions Committee.

Include your full name and birthday on all documents you submit. This will assist in the accurate and timely processing of your application file. College transcripts must cover all work attempted by the application deadline and should be sent directly from each institution attended. For example, students applying for Fall 2026 should submit college transcripts that include final grades for Fall 2026 term coursework. You must submit a transcript from every institution where you have attempted college coursework. Submit Electronically Please request that your transcripts be sent to Catholic Polytechnic University at admissions@catholicpolytechnic.org. Submit by Mail If the transcripts are mailed, they must be official with an original signature of the school official(s) or the school seal on the transcript and sent directly from the school or submitted in an envelope sealed by the school. Transcripts should be mailed to the following address: Office of Admissions Catholic Polytechnic University 500 S. Louise St. Glendale, CA 91205 Faxed or emailed copies of transcripts are not considered official and will NOT be accepted.  Please note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials for the admission application file are received by the Office of Admissions by the applicable deadline in order to be considered by the Admissions Committee.