Visiting Whitman College
Fall for Whitman Day
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join us for Fall for Whitman Day! You’ll get a comprehensive look at life on campus and see the Whitman community in action.
Early Check-In and Campus Exploration—Friday
4-6 p.m.
If you will be arriving on Friday, take advantage of our early check-in option. This allows you to settle in and get a head start on exploring the campus. Enjoy an evening campus tour, engage in some campus activities and explore Walla Walla
Check-In
8-10 a.m.
Check in opens at 8 a.m. If you haven’t visited Whitman’s campus before, we recommend arriving no later than 8:30 a.m. to start your day with a student-led tour and an admission and financial aid information session. If you’ve visited already, you’ve already gone on a tour, so you may wish to arrive a little later. There will be a student activities fair throughout the check-in time that will give you a chance to meet Whitman students involved in some of Whitman’s 100+ clubs and organizations prior to the opening session at 10 a.m.
Opening Session
10 a.m.
Fall for Whitman Day will officially begin with a welcome from Whitman’s President Sarah Bolton!
Brunch & Beyond
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
During this time, enjoy Saturday brunch (and made-to-order coffee!) in Cleveland Commons. You’ll also be able to get a taste of academic life by attending sample classes, get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Whitman’s special programs, and explore Whitman’s residence halls. You can also register for individual meetings to discuss how Whitman supports students throughout their time at Whitman.
Student and Family Panels
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Current Whitties will share their experiences and answer questions from prospective students. Family members will have a separate panel just for them!
Closing Festivities
2:30 p.m.
We’ll wrap up the day with some parting thoughts and a Whitman swag raffle!
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and help you discover all that we have to offer!
Plan Your Visit
We're pleased to welcome applicants, prospective students and their families to campus for visits. We look forward to seeing you and helping you explore all Whitman has to offer.
Fall Visit Schedule
Fall visits start on Sept. 3 with the student-led campus tour and an information session. Visits are offered on most weekdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., as well as on Saturday mornings starting Sept. 14. Visiting students have the option of having lunch, coffee or brunch (on Saturdays) with a current student starting on Sept. 9. Class visit options for visiting students will be added in late September to early October.
Group Visits
If you are interested in scheduling a group visit, please complete this request form. Guidelines for group visits are listed on the form. After you submit your request, someone from our campus visit team will contact you to confirm your visit or suggest alternate scheduling. Requests must be made at least 14 days before your preferred visit day.
Visits: What to Expect
- Campus visits start from our Office of Admission at Penrose House, 515 Boyer Ave.
- Campus tours take place mostly outdoors, so please monitor weather conditions prior to your visit and dress accordingly.
- Campus Tours (45 minutes) will be led by a current student. ADA-accessible tours can be easily accommodated.
- Information Sessions will be indoors and will be led by Admission Officers (45 minutes)
What about virtual options?
We are also pleased to regularly offer virtual information sessions designed for any student interested in learning more about Whitman. During your session, get a feel for all that Whitman has to offer and submit your own questions to an admission officer via the chat box during the presentation. Students and their families are all welcome to join!
Our Admission team offers virtual information sessions—and you can also explore our virtual tours. See what makes Whitman a place like no other.