Whitman This Week
Weekly Monday Emails
Every Monday throughout the summer, Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Senior Associate Dean of Students Juli Dunn sends all new students helpful emails to prepare for joining us on campus in the Fall of 2025. If you happen to miss one, or would like to go back and read a previous email, we have them listed here.
Hi, Whittie,
To start off the week, I wanted to remind you to get caught up on your Welcome to Whitman to-dos listed in your myWhitman portal. You’ll need to be signed into your Whitman account to access these and get them checked off your list!
You’ll want to stay signed in as there will be more quick tasks for you to complete this summer as you transition to campus.
Let’s jump into this week’s to-dos!
During Opening Week, you’ll meet and spend time with other new Whitties (future friends!) and get to experience campus with your Opening Week Leader (OWLs). Whoooo?!
OWLs are fun, friendly, enthusiastic and wise Whitties—who have been in your shoes. They’ll show you the ins and outs of campus during orientation—and be a helpful resource along the way.
You’ll also participate in an extended group activity so you can begin to experience Whitman with your new besties! Check out the list of activities and let us know which one you would enjoy most! Most groups stay on or near campus, but a few programs will spend the night exploring the outdoors.
🚨 Due This Friday, June 20: You Got This!
📚 Make Your Preferences Known: First Year Seminars
During your first semester at Whitman, you’ll be part of our collaborative learning communities that explore one of five fascinating topics.Choose your top three choicesbeforethe survey closes.
💻 Please complete your Pre-Major Advising Questionnaire. It should only take a few minutes. We’ll use your response to match you to an academic advisor.
🏠 Excited about living on campus?! Please submit your housing survey, if you haven’t already. You’ll be notified in early August about room assignments.
That’s all I got for you this week. You can always check out any of my previous emails for anything you might have missed.
I hope you’re as excited as we are about joining us at Whitman!
All the best,
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
Q&A With Dean Dunn
In a previous Monday email, I asked you to send me all your burning questions and you delivered! Here’s one that I thought would be beneficial to share with everyone.
Question
I’ve been keeping up with filling out the forms described in these Monday emails, but I was wondering if I need to put my legal name on all of them or if I can put my preferred name.
Answer
At Whitman, our community acknowledges that you might use a name other than your legal one. You can submit a preferred name change in the Profile section of the myWhitman portal, using the Identity Information form.
And please don’t forget to tell us how to pronounce it. Once that is done, feel free to use your preferred name. Learn more about our preferred name policy.
💙 Whitman Tip: Please check that your name is spelled correctly in your myWhitman portal. We know how important it is to get it right from the start.
Have other questions on your mind? Ask me (Dean Dunn!) by completing this form with your Whitman login. I am happy to follow-up and will answer more FAQs in future Monday emails.
Happy Monday, Whittie,
Today, there’s important news and reminders to share with you. Make sure to read all the way to the end so you don’t miss a thing!
📚 Make Your Preferences Known: First Year Seminars
During your first semester, you’ll be part of a collaborative learning community exploring one of five fascinating topics.
The First Year Seminar survey is only open for a limited time. Let us know your top three choices today!
Please note: Sign into the survey with your Whitman username. That’s the part to the left of the @ on your email address: username@whitman.edu.
‘Know Before You Go’
Res Life & Housing
Thursday, June 12 at 4 p.m. (Pacific Time!)
Learn more about living at Whitman and get your housing questions answered!
Can’t make it? No problem. We’ll post the recording online later.
P.S. Don’t forget to complete your housing survey—if you haven’t already.
Reminder
Complete your Pre-Major Advising Questionnaire. It should only take a few minutes. We'll use your response to match you to an academic advisor.
Fun days ahead ...
📅 Mark your calendar for Move-In Day!
Wahoo! New Student Move-In Day isWednesday, Aug. 27. We can’t wait to see you on campus! You’ll be assigned your specific move-in time once your housing assignment is finalized. We’ll let you know in early August!
📣 Connect with future classmates on IG!
Follow the official Whitman Class of 2029 on Instagram. Meet your future classmates and send a DM to share a little about yourself and what you’re looking forward to at Whitman!
I hope you’re as excited as we are about joining us at Whitman!
All the best,
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
Hi, Whittie,
I hope you enjoy your last few weeks as a high school senior. Summer will fly by and it won’t be long before you join us on campus. (Exciting!)
Before you do, I'll be here to send important to-dos and reminders!
Let’s launch right in ...
Here are some updates and items for your to-do list and calendar. 📅
Starting next week
Know Before You Go! In these Virtual Orientation sessions, me and my besties from around campus are chatting about everything Whitman. These are designed for you and your family. All are welcome to join!
First up, the awesome staff from Residence Life and Housing. We’ll talk about living at Whitman and answer your questions about roommates, housing assignments, Move-In Day ... all the things! Save the Date: Thursday, June 12.
Speaking of housing
🏠 Be sure to submit your housing survey—if you haven’t already. It’s designed to help you think about your future living situation and preferences while giving us the information we need to consider the best housing option for you. Browse halls.
A couple more friendly reminders!
If you haven't already, please do these key tasks:
Send us your pic!
Last week, you should have received an email in your Whitman inbox about your official Whitman ID card—which needs a photo of you. Tips for your ID card photo.
Say your name
We want to pronounce it correctly. Please use this online form to upload your recording. Tip: You’ll need to be logged into your Whitman email account to access the form.
Once again, we are thrilled you have decided to call Whitman home.
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
Happy Monday, Whittie,
Let’s start your summer to-dos with three simple tasks you can check off your list now. You’ll be ahead of the game!
Ready, go ...
🎤 Tell us how to say your name: It’s a simple thing, but we know it matters. We want to pronounce it correctly. Please use this online form to upload your recording.
📷 Send us your pic! Be on the lookout for an email (later this week!) about your official Whitman ID card—which will include a photo of you. You’ll use your card for so many things around campus, including entering buildings and buying food.
Check your Whitman email for instructions on how to directly upload your picture to our platform. In the meantime check out these tips for taking the perfect ID card photo.
📚 Fill out the Pre-Major Advising Questionnaire. It will help us get to know you better. It only takes a few minutes and no preparation is necessary. Find it at whit.mn/pmaq.
Did You Miss My Email From Last Week?
- No worries! Catch up on important tasks and reminders by reviewing Monday emails online.
Registering for Classes: What to Expect
You might be wondering about classes and registration. You have plenty of time to plan ahead!
Here is a look at the timeline for when you’ll register for your first courses at Whitman.
Mid-June
- We’ll email you about First Year Seminar courses and you can submit your preferred learning communities.
Mid-July
- A Summer Registration Assistant (SRA) will reach out to you by email to schedule a virtual meeting. They’ll help you plan your Fall 2025 semester schedule.
Early August
- If you’ve completed your SRA meeting, you’ll be assigned a registration time to sign up for classes online.
Late August
- During New Student Orientation, you’ll meet with your Pre-Major Advisor to review your fall schedule. You can make changes if needed. Your Pre-Major Advisor will advise you until you officially declare a major at Whitman.
That’s it for now. I'll share more information in the weeks ahead! Until then, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to email me.
Again, welcome to Whitman—we’re very excited about you joining us in the fall!
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
Hello!
Welcome to Whitman College! Congratulations on your college decision. I am Juli Dunn.
It’s great to meet you, Whittie!
Now, you may be wondering, what’s next?
Each Monday throughout the summer, I will send you an email with important information, tips and deadlines.
Away from your email for two weeks or more?
First Things First!
Today, I’d like to encourage you to complete two simple, yet critical, Whitman tasks. You’ll want to take care of them as soon as possible—maybe you have already. (Yay you!)
⭐ Claim your Whitman email account. In your personal email, look for a message from wctsaccts@whitman.edu with the subject line, "Welcome to Whitman! Set up your account now."
Once activated, please check it regularly. That’s where you’ll receive your Monday emails from me and all your student email as a Whittie.
🏠 Let us know your housing preferences. You'll need your Whitman account to sign in to the housing survey (again, check your personal email—you should have received instructions on Monday, May 12).
Soon, I'll share more information about summer orientation, advising, registering for classes and more!
Until then, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to email me.
Again, welcome to Whitman—we’re very excited about you joining us in the fall!
Fall 2025 | At a Glance
- 🏘️ Move-In Day: Wednesday, Aug. 27
- 🎒 New Student Orientation: Aug. 27–Sept. 1
- 💙 Family Orientation: Thursday, Aug. 28
- 📚 Classes Begin: Tuesday, Sept. 2
- 🍁 Fall Break: Oct. 9–12
- 🍂 Family Weekend: Oct. 24–26
- 🦃 Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24–28
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013
P.S. A little extra credit: Current students share their experiences in our multimedia blog, Student Voices. Check out their journeys and feel more prepared for life on campus. It’s good to be a Whittie!