We would like to thank you for your interest in our football program. We receive a number of questions regarding the recruiting and application process. These steps will help you become an Oxy Tiger: 

1.  Fill out an online recruit form.

2.  Send us your High School Transcripts and SAT or ACT scores.

Email to dwidolff@oxy.edu or fax it to "Attention: Oxy Football" at 323-908-7297. 

If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, then sign up for a test date. Please keep our application deadline in mind when selecting your date as you will need a score to put on your application.

3. We want to see you play.

Please send us a DVD or weblink of your highlight or game film. (Football Office, 1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 or kleckler@oxy.edu).

See why students choose Oxy
Application Video

Application Forms:

Common Application
Oxy Supplement
Transfer Application

 Application Due Dates

Transfer Applications

5. Apply for Financial Aid.

Step One: Complete the 2011 - 2012 CSS Profile

Due February 1st. This is only available online. Be sure to list Occidental College, CSS code #4581.

Step Two: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The 2011-2012 FAFSA must be filed by February 1st for you to be considered for federal and state financial aid. It cannot be filed until after January 1, 2011. If you submit the application online, it is processed more quickly. Be sure to list Occidental College, Title IV code #001249, on your FAFSA to ensure that your federal financial aid application is sent to us.

Step Three: (California Residents only) File a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form

All California residents are required to apply for a Cal Grant. You must file a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by March 2, 2011. Some high schools electronically submit Cal Grant GPA verification forms on behalf of their students. Check with your high school for more information.

6. Visit Campus

Contact Coach Kleckler at kleckler@oxy.edu or 323-259-2716 if you are interested in attending a home game or overnight visit.

Home Game Dates:

Saturday Sept 4 - Menlo College - 7pm
Saturday Sept 11 - University of Puget Sound - 7pm
Saturday Oct 2 - Whittier College - 7pm
Saturday Oct 16 - Pomona - Pitzer College - 7pm
Saturday Nov 6 - Claremont - Mudd - Scripps – 2:30pm (Homecoming)

Typical schedule for game day visit:

5:00 - 5:30                   Meet and Greet / Program Overview
5:30 - 6:00                   Campus / Facility Tour
6:00 - 6:30                   Pre-Game Warm-ups

7:00 - 9:30                   Watch game from our sidelines

Spring Overnight Dates:

December 3^rd
January 21^st
January 28^th
February 4^th
February 11^th
February 18^th
February 25^th
March 18^th
March 25^th – Transfer Day
April 1^st
April 8^th
April 15^th

Typical schedule for spring weekend visit:

Friday Schedule

10:30 - 11:00               Meet and Greet
11:00 - 12:00               Academic Advisement, Career Center, Classroom Visit
12:00 - 1:10                 Lunch and Free time
1:10 - 1:50                   Q & A with Player Panel
2:00 - 2:45                   Financial Aid, Admissions Overview
3:00 - 3:45                   Campus Tour
3:45 - 4:30                   Offense & Defense Overview
4:30 - 5:00                   Strength & Conditioning Overview
5:00 - 6:30                   Meet with Host
6:30 - 7:30                   Team Dinner
7:30                             Team Activity  

Saturday Schedule

10:00                           Breakfast
10:30 - 1:00                 1-on-1 Meeting with Head Coach, Dale Widolff

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