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Education Without Borders
The World Awaits You ... Right Here!
At Whitman College, a global education is woven into the curriculum and the community. You’ll learn alongside classmates and professors from around the world, stretching how you think and see the world. Study abroad for a semester or pursue an international internship or fellowship. Attend the cultural celebrations of our international community. Learn a new language. Explore global questions through your major. However you choose to engage, Whitman gives you real ways to connect with a big, fascinating world of people, cultures and ideas.
From Whitman to the World
Whitman students who take the opportunity to study abroad come away changed. By living and learning in another country, they gain new perspectives, build independence and deepen their understanding of the world. Studying abroad helps students connect their academics to real places and cultures. With guidance and support from Whitman’s Off-Campus Studies team, students can turn curiosity into meaningful learning experiences abroad, as well as in select U.S.-based programs.
A Globally-Connected Campus
Talented students come from around the globe and the U.S. to study at Whitman. Once here, their studies, interests and passions shape a college experience that is defined by growth and discovery.
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Welcoming & Supporting International Students
Our Global Whitman team helps international students feel at home and thrive. From immigration support to orientation to advising, they are here to help before you arrive, during your time at Whitman and post-graduation too.
At Whitman, international and U.S. students don’t just learn together, they live together—like Abeer and Rosa. Abeer (left) calls Rosa “kind, creative and calming,” while Rosa (right) calls Abeer “thoughtful, driven and fun.”
—Whitman Stories: International & U.S. Students Share Rooms & Lives
Explore Whitman College
Whitman College is a place no other. We hope you get to discover it for yourself.
Learn about the world. Learn from the world.
At Whitman, studying globally isn’t a single program—it’s a way of learning and it happens in almost every classroom. From languages to literature to politics to international economics, you'll choose courses that match your interests and push you to think beyond borders. You might also choose to pair your major with Whitman’s Global Studies concentration. You'll deepen your academic experience through language study, international opportunities and coursework that highlights global perspectives.
Languages at Whitman
Studying a language at Whitman goes beyond grammar and vocabulary—it’s a gateway to understanding cultures, building global connections and gaining skills that set you apart in any career. And because Whitman is a liberal arts college, you can pursue a language whether it’s your major or a powerful complement to any other field of study.
Chinese
As a student of Chinese at Whitman, you will explore a range of cultural, aesthetic, and analytical issues all while honing your language skills in a dynamic and supportive learning community.
French & Francophone Studies
When you major in French and Francophone Studies at Whitman, you don’t just learn a language. You discover the fascinating impact of the French-speaking world on global literature, history, technology, environment and culture.
German Studies
Discover the language, literature, culture and history of the German-speaking world. At Whitman, you’ll study canonical texts as well as diverse authors and thinkers often excluded from other German Studies programs.
Hispanic Studies
The Hispanic Studies program at Whitman goes well beyond the typical college major in Spanish. Hispanic Studies is an exciting exploration of language, culture, ethnicity, gender studies, visual culture and popular culture.
Japanese
As one of the only liberal arts colleges in the U.S. that offers a major in Japanese, Whitman is an ideal place for you to increase your understanding of Japanese language, literature and culture.
South Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Immerse yourself in South Asian and Middle Eastern philosophy, history, politics, art and religion. If you’re considering a future in these influential parts of the world, the South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies major at Whitman will give you the cultural understanding to be successful.
Global Stories
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Two Whitman Grads Will Have Global Experiences as 2026 Bassett Fellows
Three Whitman Seniors Named 2026 Watson Fellows
