Visiting Whitman College
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.