Whitman College student climbing at the climbing wall facility on campus.

Clubs & Activities

Something for Everyone

Explore All the Possibilities

Whitman College students are dedicated to their studies—but they also know how to have fun, try new things and connect around shared interests. Whether it’s joining an intramural team, starting your own club or exploring something new, you’ll have so many options in our campus community. You’ll find your people and build relationships that will last well past your time here at Whitman.

Get Involved, Stay Connected

With 100+ student clubs and organizations, plus a range of intramural and club sports, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to compete, create or collaborate, you’ll find a community that fits your passions.

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Featured Clubs & Organizations

Discover some of the many student-led groups that make campus life vibrant. Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, cooking or equestrian activities, there’s a club for you.

Whitman College students participating in intramural basketball.

Get in the Game!

At Whitman, Club and Intramural Sports offer a fun and welcoming way to stay active, meet new friends and enjoy a little friendly competition! And you can always cheer on Whitman’s varsity teams: Go Blues!

Whether you’re looking for a casual pick-up game, a seasonal league or a team that travels to compete, there’s something for everyone. With choices like ultimate frisbee, sand volleyball and cornhole, these student-led teams make it easy to try something new and play for fun. If you don’t see your game of choice, Whitman encourages students to start their own club and share their passion with others.

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Belonging at Whitman

Discover some of the many student-led groups that make campus life vibrant. Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, cooking or equestrian activities, there’s a club for you.

Whitman College sorority

Join a Sorority or Fraternity

Whitman's sororities and fraternities offer students a close-knit community, leadership opportunities and lifelong friendships. With eight sororities and fraternities—there are plenty of ways to get involved. More than 15% of Whitman students join sororities or fraternities, forming meaningful bonds through shared lives, social events, philanthropy and campus traditions.

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Whitman College Debate & Forensics team working behind a computer.

Debate With the Best!

Whitman’s Debate & Forensics team provides more than just competition—it’s a community where students sharpen their ability to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions.

With experienced coaches, a nationally ranked program and welcoming student network, you’ll develop the ability to debate respectfully, think on your feet and see the world from new perspectives. More than just an academic challenge, Debate & Forensics is a place to find friendships, expand your worldview and make your voice heard.

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Life at Whitman Stories

A collage of photos showing Whitman students volunteering, playing sports, studying and celebrating Holi.

Whitman Students Share Their Stories & Advice

In these Whittie Wisdom blogs, the real experts—Whitman’s students—share their stories and tips about everything from finding a sense of home on campus to the best coffee shops in Walla Walla. Check it out!
November 05, 2025

Jack McManus ’27 stands with crossed arms on a street next to a wheat field

This Ambitious Whittie Takes on Athletic, Environmental & Philosophical Challenges

Jack McManus ’27, a Garrett-Sherwood Scholar from McCall, Idaho, advocates for endangered ecosystems, contemplates the ethics of conservation, and captains Whitman College’s cross country and distance track teams.
October 27, 2025

Collage of the Memorial Building clock tower and a computer screen showing stock prices

Students Put Economics Into Action in the Whitman Investment Company

Real money. Real experience. In this student-run investment club, students gain hands-on finance experience managing roughly $2 million of Whitman’s endowment fund.
October 24, 2025