Recruit at Whitman College

Whitman College is a small liberal arts institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. During their time at Whitman, our students balance a rigorous academic experience with community engagement and learning outside the classroom.

Whitman’s Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) serves our students by providing resources and experiences that will help cultivate their bright futures. Our team in the CCEC helps students connect with potential employers, jobs and internship search assistance, fellowships and grants, as well as a myriad of ways to engage in Walla Walla and their local communities. We also serve as an educational resource for students, offering networking opportunities, and career education. We are eager to build relationships with employers and connect you to Whitman students.

Who goes to Whitman College?

The approximately 1,500 students who attend Whitman each academic year come from across the country and globe. Many enrolled students are from Washington, Oregon and California, but they come from all regions of the U.S.—from more than 40 states. International students, from more than 60 countries, make up 12% of the student body and 15% of Whitman students are the first in their families to go to college.

Hiring International Students

Whitman College is excited to support employers interested in hiring international students who hold a F-1 visa. As part of the recruitment process at Whitman College, organizations will be asked if they accept international student applicants. This information will be shared as part of promotion materials for your organization’s event to ensure hiring transparency. Curious about hiring international students and if it is a good fit for your organization? Please check our Guide to Hiring International Students.

Recruitment Policies and Practices

The CCEC is happy to support organizations as they connect with Whitman students. To better understand our expectations for recruitment on our campus, we have created a list of policies we ask all organizations and recruiters will agree to abide by. The policies can be found on our Recruitment Policies and Practices page.

Recruitment Options

At Whitman College, there are many opportunities for engaging our students including:

Posting job and internship opportunities on Handshake.
Attending two annual job and internship fairs
Hosting virtual or on-campus info sessions for students.
Tabling in our beautiful Reid Campus Center.

To learn more about recruiting at Whitman College please visit our How to Recruit at Whitman College page!