New Student Orientation
Fall 2026 Orientation
Get Ready for an Amazing Journey
We’re so excited that you are joining the Whitman community! Our New Student Orientation program is designed to help you prepare for and navigate your new life as a Whitman student. We’re here to help, and know this: It will be an amazing journey ahead! We can’t wait to see all you do here. Key dates to remember:
- International Students Arrive: Aug. 22
- International Student Orientation: Aug. 23–25
- Move-In Day: Aug. 26
- New Student Orientation: Aug. 26–31
- Family Orientation: Aug. 27
- Classes Begin: Sept. 1
Quick Links
Monday Emails & More
Each Monday, Dean Juli Dunn sends an email to incoming students. These weekly emails contain helpful and important information—summer to-dos, info on academics, orientation and more. Check them out—along with other quick links for new students and their families.
Welcome to Whitman: Your Quick Start Guide
Over the summer, we’ll share the information you need to feel ready and excited for what’s ahead.
Have Questions About Fall Orientation?
Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-522-4403
509-527-5208
Ask Dean Dunn & Friends (Virtual Event, March 2026)