International Student Applicants
Whitman College enrolls approximately 1,500 students from throughout the world, creating an intellectually centered, diverse and highly engaged community of scholars. We strive to build a community that represents students from various ethnic, religious, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds.
Whitman’s international students are essential and valued members of this diverse community and receive extra care and attention from the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, which provides transition, orientation and immigration support. The office also organizes community and holiday break activities and manages the Friendship Family Program. These programs help international students connect on-campus mentor, as well as build relationships with the community by being paired with a local family.
Have questions about applying? Email our Office of Admission at international@whitman.edu.
If you’d like to submit any attachments to your application, such as test scores, transcripts, Early Decision agreements, or Letters of Recommendation, please send those documents to application@whitman.edu.
Whitman College requires international applicants whose first language is not English to submit an official score report for either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.
The institution code for Whitman is 4951. You will need this code when requesting official score reports for submission.
The minimum required TOEFL scores are 560 on the paper-based exam or 85 on the internet-based exam. The minimum IELTS score is 7.0. The minimum Duolingo score is 110. The TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo can be waived if your first language is English OR if the primary language of instruction at your high school has been English. Exceptions beyond these cases are rare.
Interviews for admission to Whitman College are not required. We understand that for most international students, it will not be possible for them to travel to Walla Walla to interview in-person. International students have the option of completing a recorded video interview through InitialView or Vericant. Some applicants may also be able to conduct it through Whitman's application system. Please note that these options are not live interview options due to staffing limitations.
For more information, please contact international@whitman.edu.
Whitman College is proud to be a partner with the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The Davis Scholarship program contributes $40,000 each year for four years to entering UWC graduates enrolling at Whitman College. In addition to the Davis Scholarship, Whitman meets the full financial need of all international students.
Other financial support available to students from United World Colleges includes:
- The application fee is waived
- Whitman will pay for the cost of a one-way trip to Whitman College (upon request)
- Whitman will pay for the cost of the SEVIS fee (upon request)
Whitman College offers credit for certain scores on specified International Baccalaureate exams. Learn more about Whitman's IB credit policy by reviewing the Academics section of the college catalog.
The Whitman College Intercultural Center
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The Study in the States website with Homeland Security has good general information about student visas and what the requirements are to get a visa and maintain it once you are in the United States.
The U.S. State Department can be very helpful in your college search and provides instructions and tips for obtaining a student visa and the location of U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
The U.S. Network for Education Information covers many topics and has links to dozens of useful sites.
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Applying to Whitman
- Class of 2030
- College Access Partnerships
- Early Financial Aid Guarantee
-
Financial Aid & Costs
- Rankings
- How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Merit, Talent and Passion Scholarships
- Need-Based Aid
- International & DACA Students
- Early Financial Aid Guarantee
- Net Price Calculator
- Financial Aid FAQs
- How Much Does Whitman Cost?
- Current Whitman Students
- Emergency Funds for Students
- Contact Us
- Financial Aid Forms
- Learn More About Whitman
- Student Voices
- The Perfect College Town
- Virtual Tours
- Visit Whitman
- Whitman on the Road
- Why Whitman?
- Request Information
- Connect With Us
- Follow Us on Social Media