Why Whitman?
Explore the Endless Ways Whitman College Is a Place Like No Other
The best reason of all to choose Whitman: You’ll find your own path and passions—going further than you ever thought possible.
Top Academics: Find Your Focus
Whitman professors are well-known for getting to know their students in and out of class. Whether it’s working together in the lab, consulting on projects or having meaningful conversations during office hours, you won’t just be a number or a grade. The Princeton Review consistently puts Whitman on its top lists for “Most Accessible Professors.”
Find Your Path & Make It Your Own
At Whitman, you’ll have the space and time to dive deeply into your major and try and discover new things too. Your liberal arts education—and Whitman’s rigourus and innovative programs—will prepare you to do good and important work in a complex world that needs you.
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Where the Living Is Good: Find Your Place
Your first residence hall will become a safe haven and launching pad for your new life at Whitman. You’ll meet people from all over the campus as you venture out and about—and still have a special place to call home
Living at WhitmanEnjoy Good Food With Great Friends
Cleveland Commons, our ultra-modern dining hall, is open to everyone in the Whitman community, so even if you live in different residence halls, you’ll see friends while you grab a delicious bite to eat or study in Cleve’s cozy coffee shop.
Fresh and local. Choose from an array of freshly made dishes—with local ingredients—every day, including sushi, burgers, wood-fired pizza, soups and salads, grilled salmon and chicken and so much more.
Find Your People & Fuel Your Passions
Pursue academics and still have the time and space for exploration, fun and friendship. Dive into intramural sports, join an affinity group, discover a new hobby or launch a club. At Whitman, you’ll have endless opportunities to get involved and make meaningful connections.
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