Transfer Students
There’s a Place for You Here
As a transfer student to Whitman, you will continue your education at a college that values you as an individual. Your professors will know you as more than just a name on a class roster. You’ll be part of a community that welcomes the unique perspectives and contributions that transfer students bring to campus. And you’ll graduate ready to go anywhere you want!
Coming to Whitman after completing two years at community college made me a bit nervous, wondering if I would find my place here. But it’s been easy to make friends through student clubs and get involved as a volunteer in Walla Walla. There are so many opportunities to be part of the campus community!
Start Your Journey to Whitman
We welcome transfer students from all types of accredited institutions—both in the United States and abroad—to apply for the upcoming fall or spring semesters. Applying is easy using the Common App for Transfer Students!
Whether you’re transferring a few credits or have completed an associate’s degree, our holistic application review values all your experiences—education, work history, leadership roles, community involvement, and more.
Transfer Application Details
Explore Scholarship & Aid Opportunities
All transfer students are considered for Whitman Achievement Scholarships based on their academic record and no additional essays are required. Transfer students can also apply for Whitman’s Need-Based Financial Aid and for any of the Talent Scholarships in Music, Theater and Dance, Fine Arts or Debate and Forensics.
Washington State residents may also be eligible for state-funded programs with the completion of the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information about the scholarships and other forms of financial aid awarded to Whitman students.
Go Into Your Future With Confidence
A Whitman education can take you anywhere you want to go. Whether you’re ready to find a job you love, go to graduate school or launch your own business, we have dedicated career coaches, paid internships and so many other resources that willl help you forge your own path.
I never thought it would be possible to attend Whitman but when I applied as I was finishing community college, I was shocked at how affordable the school would be. I’m grateful for all the support that made it possible to pursue my academic and athletic interests, and be the first in my family to earn a bachelor's degree.
Making Their Way
Transferring to Whitman—the Right Move for Luke Samuels ’24
Luke Samuels made the journey from a large state school to a close-knit community at Whitman College. Explore how he found his passion in Computer Science and music, and why transferring to Whitman was the right move for him.
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 Named First Gaither Junior Fellow from Whitman College
Whitman College senior Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 has been selected as a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
A Winding Path to Whitman
For Kanesha Johnson ’23, Whitman College initially felt completely out of reach. After spending her teenage years in foster care, dropping out of college and taking community college classes while juggling multiple jobs and a family, she knew she needed her bachelor’s degree but saw herself enrolling in an online program.