What makes whitman college unique

Varsity Sports. Life After College. Whitman College is known for graduating ethical leaders. Academic Profile of Entering Class. Average GPA: 3. Take the Critical and Alternative Voices general studies course that follows Encounters.

Attend and participate in the Power and Privilege Symposium. Learning through Diversity Whitman defines diversity broadly, because we believe that we learn best by having the opportunity to reflect upon ideas that challenge our understanding of the world around us. Globally Concerned We hope that you will not only become an active participant of the Whitman and Walla Walla communities, but that you also will recognize your role as a global citizen.

Explore the option to spend a semester or year abroad at the office for off-campus studies. Find local volunteer and service opportunities.

Build Habitat for Humanity homes. Volunteer in the Walla Walla community by mentoring local youth. Attend the annual Global Studies Symposium. Invite a professor from global studies to have dinner or dessert with your section. Visit the language lab in Olin. Watch the evening news from another country in Penrose Library. Apply to live in the global studies house. Promote renewable wind energy in the Northwest.

Research and teach around the world on Fulbright fellowships. Organize a conference on clean water technology in rural India. Create opportunities for social interaction for the elderly. Host a youth empowerment workshop in Sierra Leone. Launch a cooperative grocery store. Environmental Principles Recognizing the impact Whitman College has on the environment and the leadership role Whitman College plays as an institution of higher learning, the college affirms the following environmental principles and standards, which shall be consulted to explore the practical ways Whitman College can promote an environmentally conscious campus.

To reduce non-recyclable materials used; to reuse whatever materials may be reused, and to utilize recycled materials whenever possible. To consider the eco-friendliest science and technology available to decrease our environmental impact. To continue to build an energy-efficient campus in the 21st century.

To patronize companies that are active in their defense of the environment from further degradation. Learn more about Walla Walla. Whitman History. Read more about Whitman's history. Accolades for Whitman College 6.

Top liberal arts colleges in the west — Forbes America's top colleges. See more rankings. Other Admission Factors. Selectivity Rating. Admissions selectivity rating. Faculty and Class Information. Professors interesting rating. Professors accessible rating. Graduation Rates. Graduate in 4 years. German Studies. Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other.

Biology, General. Environmental Biology. Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. Speech Communication and Rhetoric. Computer Science.

English Language and Literature, General. Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. French Language and Literature. Latin Language and Literature. Spanish Language and Literature. Pre-Law Studies.

Mathematics and Computer Science. Environmental Science. Environmental Studies. Astronomy and Astrophysics. Environmental Chemistry.

Oceanography, Chemical and Physical. Psychology, General. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Economics, General. Political Science and Government. Social Sciences, Other. Fine and Studio Arts.

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. Music History, Literature, and Theory. Music Performance, General.