Whitman This Week

Hi Whittie,

Thanks for joining me for the virtual orientation on Advising and Registration. It’s important stuff to start off your Whitman education—so you don’t want to miss it! Catch up by watching the recap video. (See below!)

We care about your health! All students must complete a health form with Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization dates, a Tuberculosis screening and insurance information by Aug. 15 at whit.mn/checkin. Additional important vaccine information is included on the form.

Students who complete it before Aug. 1 will be entered into a raffle for a Whitman swag bag worth more than $75.

Why wait? Log into myWhitman and get that information in today!

Your Online Trainings: Get ’em done!

As an incoming Whitman student, you must complete certain online trainings. You should have received emails in your Whitman account about several courses: AlcoholEd, sexual assault prevention, fentanyl abuse, and anti-hazing.

In case you missed them or they ended up in your spam folder, you can find them here.

‘Know Before You Go’ Virtual Orientations

In these Virtual Orientation chats with Dean Juli Dunn and friends from around campus, students can learn about everything Whitman—and get their questions answered!

Family members are welcome to join these Zoom meetings too!

Happening This Week: Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. (Pacific Time!)

Academic Open House

Finally, you can check out any of my previous emails for anything you missed!

All the best Whittie, I'll be back in touch soon.

Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life
& Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013

Hi Whittie,

I am back to urge you to get caught up on your Welcome to Whitman to-dos! First up, First Year Seminars—if you haven’t taken the survey yet.

IT’S DUE THIS WEEK: Thursday, June 20

First Year Seminars: Make Your Preferences Known

During your first semester, you’ll be part of a collaborative learning community exploring one of six fascinating topics. Let us know your top four choices.

Take the survey.

Please note: Sign in to the survey with your Whitman username. That’s the part to the left of the @ on your email address: username@whitman.edu.

Update ➡️ Your Quick StartGuide!

A printed copy of your Quick Start Guide is in the mail—but we've made some updates to the page 3 checklist.

Download the updated checklist.

During Opening Week, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an extended activity with our Opening Week Leaders (OWLs). Whoooo?!

OWLs are fun, friendly, enthusiastic and wise Whitties—who have been in your shoes. They’ll show you the ins and outs of campus during orientation—and be a helpful resource along the way.

Your OWL will be reaching out by email later this summer to introduce themselves. While you wait, please let us know what activities you would enjoy most so we know how to best connect you with your peers.

‘Know Before You Go’ Virtual Orientations

In these Virtual Orientation chats with Dean Juli Dunn and friends from around campus, students can learn about everything Whitman—and get their questions answered!

Family members are welcome to join these Zoom meetings too!

Happening This Week: Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. (Pacific Time!)

Career & Community Engagement & Native Outreach

4 Key To-Dos! You Got This ...

Have you done the following? Taking care of these now will help set you up for a quick and smooth check-in:

1. DON’T DELAY: Fill out your housing survey. You’ll need to log into your Whitman email to access the questionnaire in  my.Whitman.
2. Send us your pic! Check your Whitman email for directions on how to directly upload your picture to our platform. Check out these tips for your ID card photo.
3. Tell us how to pronounce your name. While signed into your Whitman account, use this online form to upload your recording.
4. Complete your Pre-Major Advising Questionnaire. We'll use your response to match you to a great academic advisor.

Finally, you can check out any of my previous emails for anything you missed!

All the best Whittie, I'll be back in touch soon.

Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013

Happy Monday, Whitties,

Today, there’s plenty of news and reminders to share with you. Make sure to read all the way to the end so you don’t miss a thing!

First: Two important academic things:

Complete your Pre-Major Advising Questionnaire. It should only take a few minutes. We'll use your response to match you to an academic advisor.

First Year Seminars: Make Your Preferences Known

During your first semester, you’ll be part of a collaborative learning community exploring one of six fascinating topics. Let us know your top four choices. The First Year Seminar survey is only open for a limited time.

Take the survey.

Please note: Sign in to the survey with your Whitman username—renf. That’s the part to the left of the @ on your email address.

‘Know Before You Go’ Virtual Orientations

In these Virtual Orientation chats with Dean Juli Dunn and friends from around campus, students can learn about everything Whitman—and get their questions answered.

Happening This Week:

Advising & Registration: Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time

Bonus Video:

Be in the know now! Check out Juli's Whitman Academics 101.

📣Connect with future classmates on IG!

Follow @whitmancollege on Instagram, To be added to our close friend group for new students, DM us this message: 2028 🎓💥. You’ll meet future classmates (friends!) and get insights on all things Whitman!

I hope you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming school year, Fanyu!

All the best,

Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013

Dear Whittie,

We’re counting down the weeks until you join us on campus.

For those of us preparing for your arrival, this time will fly by as we finalize housing assignments, advising, registration and Opening Week activities—and you have a few to-dos too!

Let’s do this ... I’ll just launch right in ...

Here are important updates and items for your to-do list and calendar. 📅 

Starting this week: Know Before You Go! In these Virtual Orientation sessions, me and my besties from around campus are chatting about everything Whitman. These are designed for you and your family. All are welcome to join!

First up, the awesome staff from Residence Life and Housing. We’ll talk about living at Whitman and answer your questions about roommates, housing assignments, Move-In Day ... all the things! Save the Date: Thursday, June 6.

See All Upcoming Orientation Events

Speaking of housing 🏠 ... Be sure to submit your housing questionnaire in your my.Whitman New Student To-Do Items—if you haven’t already. It’s designed to help you think about your future living situation and preferences while giving us the information we need to consider the best housing option for you. Browse halls.

A few more friendly reminders! If you haven’t already, please do these key tasks:

Activate your Whitman email account. This will give you access to my.Whitman—in addition to your WhitMail.

Your ID number: To activate your account, you’ll need your Whitman ID number (also known as your WID#).

Pick OWL 🦉 adventures. During Opening Week, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an extended activity with our Opening Week Leaders (OWLs). Please sign into your Whitman email and let us know what activities you would enjoy most.

Send us your pic! Earlier today, you should have received an email about your official Whitman ID card—which needs a photo of you. Tips for your ID card photo. 

Say your name. We want to pronounce it correctly. Please use this online form to upload your recording.

Once again, we are thrilled you have decided to call Whitman home.

All the best,

Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life & Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013

Dear Whittie,

Welcome to Whitman College! Congratulations on your college decision. I am Juli Dunn, Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Senior Associate Dean of Students.

It’s great to meet you, Whittie!

Now, you may be wondering, what’s next?

Each Monday throughout the summer, I will send you an email with important information, tips and deadlines. (Today’s email is a special Tuesday edition! 😉)

Away from your email for two weeks or more?

Let Us Know

First Things First: 4 Simple Tasks!

Today, I’d like to encourage you to complete four simple, yet critical Whitman tasks. You’ll want to take care of these as soon as possible.

1. Activate your Whitman email account. Once activated, please check it regularly. That’s where you’ll receive your Monday emails from me, and all your student email as a Whittie.

2. Tell us how to say your name. It’s a simple thing, but we know it matters. We want to pronounce it correctly. Please use this online form to upload your recording.

3. Pick OWL 🦉 adventures. During Opening Week, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an extended activity with our Opening Week Leaders (OWLs). Please sign into your Whitman email and let us know what activities you would enjoy most.

4. Send us your pic! Be on the lookout for an email (later this week!) about your official Whitman ID card. You’ll use your card for so many things around campus, including entering buildings and buying food.

You should always carry it with you so it needs your photo. Check your Whitman email for instructions on how to directly upload your picture to our platform. In the meantime check out these tips for taking the perfect ID card photo.

Soon, I’ll share more information about housing/roommates, advising, registering for classes and more!

Until then, if you have any questions about anything, please do not hesitate to email me.

Again, welcome to Whitman—we’re very excited about you joining us in the fall!

Juli Dunn
Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Senior Associate Dean of Students
dunnjl@whitman.edu
509-527-5013