Whitman College

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Interdisciplinary research opportunities. Small classes. Global connections forged under the guidance of dedicated faculty members. The support it takes to turn college into a limitless opportunity. What Whitman College has, it shares.
Whitman offers an extraordinary liberal arts experience-one that students describe as being very supportive and communal, while also being challenging and designed to bring out your best.
At Whitman, we pride ourselves in giving students lots of opportunities to work closely with faculty, collaborate with other students, and do undergraduate research. For example, our annual Whitman Undergraduate Conference, only one of two such conferences in the entire nation, showcases the work (usually in collaboration with faculty) of nearly 200 students to the entire campus community.
Yes, academic expectations are high, but so are levels of support aimed at helping each student succeed in this residential learning community. In the words of one student: "People genuinely want to help you here. When faculty and staff members ask how you are, they mean it. They stop and listen to your response and ask questions."
You'll also discover many ways to get involved on campus and in the community: 70 percent of our approximately 1,500 students volunteer in the community, nearly 150 internships were awarded last year, and 80 percent of students play intramural sports.
As a small, residential liberal arts college in Eastern Washington's Walla Walla, Whitman has what it takes to provide an education beyond the classroom. Whittier is scholars, but also explorers and scientists. They climb mountains, travel to far-off corners, and advocate for social justice. They care about the community and aim to become citizens of the world. A Whitman education is rooted in the traditional liberal arts values like critical thought and academic rigor. With prestigious internships, off-campus study, and civic engagement opportunities, it becomes more than the sum of its parts. The Whitman experience transforms, allowing students to turn education into life.
Situated within the rich and complex landscape and history of the Walla Walla Valley, Whitman College provides a rigorous liberal arts education of the highest quality to passionate and engaged students from diverse backgrounds.
Whitman students develop their intellectual and creative capacities in a supportive scholarly community that prioritizes student learning within and beyond our classrooms. We help each student translate their profound local, regional, and global experiences into ethical and meaningful lives of purpose.
Perhaps it is our location in the Pacific Northwest. Maybe it is the dynamic community of supportive peers, caring and mentoring professors, and friendly staff who live and work here. Whatever it is, to visit our beautiful, facility-rich campus is to find a place that is distinctively different from other college campuses across the nation. Whitman College is a small liberal arts school, but our students think big.
At Whitman, you will be challenged and rewarded, intellectually stimulated and inspired. No matter what you choose to focus on academically, you will graduate with a broad education in the liberal arts and sciences and a deep understanding of your chosen field.
With 48 majors—as well as the opportunity to craft new interdisciplinary areas of study—Whitman students can pursue their academic passions, wherever they may lead. This is due in large part to the atmosphere of collaboration—not competition—that the college fosters between and among students and faculty members.
Nearly all our students cite their close working relationships with professors as paramount to their success at Whitman. Our faculty members are passionate teacher-scholars known for their research and writing. You will learn from them in a small classroom setting, work with them in the field, and—in many cases—even collaborate with them on academic research and publications.
Whitman students work theoretically and across disciplines, but they also get to put their knowledge to use in the field. It is a challenging and rewarding combination that blurs the lines between the classroom and the workplace, as well as between different areas of study.
You're driven, passionate, and curious. Whether in the classroom or studying out in the field, you are looking for intellectual challenges. You want a close-knit, supportive community, stellar academics, and a campus that's as open-minded as beautiful. At Whitman, you'll investigate your academic interests, find your passions, and make intellectual and personal connections that last a lifetime.
Life at Whitman is about balance. It is a balance that sets you up to graduate with your backpack stuffed full of ideas, insights, values, skills, relationships, and memories to unpack, and depend on, for the rest of your life. There is a balance between rigorous classroom learning innovative research, internship, study abroad experiences, and a dynamic student activities program.
Between the adrenaline generated by one of the nation's best outdoor programs or the exciting intramural sports activities that more than 70 percent of Whittier participate in, and the spontaneous moments of quiet reflection inspired by a beautiful, historic campus. Between the opportunities for leadership and fun offered by Whitman's vast array of student clubs and organizations and fulfilling opportunities to participate in community service projects in Walla Walla. Between the noisy camaraderie of an impromptu game of Frisbee-golf ("Frolf" to Whittier,) and the speechless celebration of a gorgeous sunset. It is a balance between transforming individual experiences and the collaborative, shared success you only experience on a residential campus where you can interact with your friends and classmates 24/7.

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