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SO MANY WAYS TO EXPLORE WHITTIER

Whether you're local to Southern California or learning about Whittier College from afar, there are numerous ways to discover our campus and everything it has to offer.

Campus Tour

Whittier's 75-acre campus is truly a suburban oasis best-experienced in person. Take a guided tour of our beautiful campus. Our hour-long tours are offered weekdays and most Saturdays.

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Self-Guided Virtual Tour

This interactive virtual tour lets you imagine yourself in every corner of the Whittier College campus.

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Virtual Financial Aid Appointment

Our financial aid counselors are available for one-on-one virtual appointments to answer your questions and help you understand your financial aid package. Whether you'd like to discuss or walk through your financial aid award or talk about affording Whittier, we're here for you.

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Meet with a Transfer Admission Counselor

Transfer Admission Counselors are available for one-on-one virtual appointments to answer questions, conduct Instant Decision interviews, discuss financial aid options, or just talk more about Whittier in general. All transfer applicants are encouraged to schedule an initial appointment with a Transfer Admission Counselor.

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Meet with a First-Year Admission Counselor

Admission Counselors are available for one-on-one virtual appointments to answer questions, conduct Instant Decision interviews, review your application or admitted student checklist, discuss financial aid options, or just talk more about Whittier in general.

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Class Visits

A Class Visit is a great option for prospective students who wish to experience a real class with Whittier College faculty.

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Preview Day

Experience what it’s like to be a Poet through a day filled with connection and discovery. Tour our beautiful campus; engage with faculty; meet current students; and explore academic programs, student life, and support services. You are welcome to bring up to four guests, so feel free to bring friends or family members to join your Preview Day experience.

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Transfer Open House

Meet our transfer admission team, explore campus, connect with fellow students, and enjoy a free lunch! On-the-spot admission into Whittier College will also be offered. This event is free of charge, with parking included, and is open to transfer students and their guests.

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Poet for a Day

As an admitted student, you are invited to spend a personalized day on campus. Join us for a campus tour, attend a real class, and have lunch in our dining hall.

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February 16th - Poet for a Day

Come experience a day in the life as a Poet! On President's Day, join us for a campus tour, attend a real class, and have lunch in our dining hall.

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Transfer Open House

Whittier College invites all transfer students and their families to join us at this year’s Transfer Open House! By attending this event you’ll be able to meet the transfer admission team, tour campus, see the student life community in action, and enjoy a complimentary lunch at the campus dining hall. We will also offer on-the-spot admission for students interested in transferring to Whittier for Fall 2026.

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Admitted Student Day

Admitted students and their families are invited to see all that Whittier has to offer. Discover more about our academic programs, student life, and support services while connecting with faculty, current students, and future classmates.

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Admitted Student Day

Admitted students and their families are invited to see all that Whittier has to offer. Discover more about our academic programs, student life, and support services while connecting with faculty, current students, and future classmates.

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High School Group Tours

Group visits are ideal for any high school counselor or teacher who would like to bring a group of students to tour Whittier College. Please fill out a Reservation Request if you wish to participate. Your request will be reviewed by the Campus Visit Coordinator within 2 business days. If you have any questions about requesting a group visit, please email vprogram@whittier.edu.

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    It’s very evident that each of the professors has a passion for teaching. The way they explain the concepts is so clear for those who have never learned them before, and they are all so kind and receptive. Whittier gave me an excellent grasp of the fundamentals of physics, and the liberal arts education fulfilled my passion for literature, foreign languages, and art.
    Cassady Smith
    Cassady Smith
    '20, Physics
    I’ve seen what I should be doing in the classroom and it’s made me more prepared to do that.
    Micheyla Buechler
    Micheyla Buechler
    on her internship at Whittier’s Broadoaks Children’s School
    Through my interdisciplinary education I learned the ways in which business, advocacy, and law all intersect. I learned how to work with different personalities, how to effectively manage a team, and how to advocate for others and myself. However, the most important thing I have gained through these experiences is a lifelong network of individuals I know I can always lean on.
    Destinee Moya
    Destinee Moya
    '20, Business Administration & Political Science
    I can't thank Whittier College enough for helping to play such a pivotal role in preparing me for life after school.
    Daniel Sandoval
    Daniel Sandoval
    '21
    The combination of lectures, practice labs with classmates, followed by immediate application with real 5th graders provided an extremely unique learning opportunity that resulted in a tremendous grasp of teaching and service.
    Katie Beck
    Katie Beck
    a Kinesiology student, on her experience teaching P.E. class at a nearby elementary school
    I’ve always wanted to be involved in art. If I’m not making it myself, I want to help others to get their works into the public eye and get the attention it deserves. To me, the arts management major blends the essentials of both business and arts. You get to pick the concentration that fits you best, hone your skills in it, while also learning how you can make it into a living.
    Arlo Sandoval
    Arlo Sandoval
    '22, Philosophy
    Research has its ups and downs, but it can be really interesting and fun. It’s not going to be perfect or what you expect the first time; troubleshooting is part of the process.
    Alexis Ngo
    Alexis Ngo
    '22, Biochemistry on her Summer Research Fellowship
    This small community facilitates relationship-building and can be helpful for getting references when you need them. Whittier also offers a good amount of scholarships and financial aid for students who qualify.
    Jorge Cuautemoc Orozco
    Jorge Cuautemoc Orozco
    '21
    Beyond growing as a performer, I learned so much about theatre from a sociocultural lens and came to understand how theatre is a reflection of social change. I don’t know that I would have had such a multidisciplinary approach to theatre at any other school.
    Ariel Horton
    Ariel Horton
    '21, Theatre & Communication Arts
    The well-rounded education and opportunities I got at Whittier have given me the flexibility and diverse skill set I need to succeed in the complex world of public administration and beyond!
    Grace Hagan Martin
    Grace Hagan Martin
    '22, Political Science
    In nearly every class I took as a Whittier student, I felt that professors made an active effort to learn about the students as people and would go out of their way to support us on our paths. This level of one-on-one advising, support, and encouragement is unique to Whittier and was my favorite part of being a Poet!
    Malory Henry
    Malory Henry
    '19
    You would be hard pressed to find another college that offers the same professor-to-student ratio. Every one of my professors knows me, so I receive personalized advice on my own entrepreneurial ventures.
    Ian Hyland
    Ian Hyland
    '24
    My favorite class was Graphic Design 1. It was the class I learned my heart belonged to graphic design. The best thing about the graphic design major is seeing how much my peers and I have grown and become such a tight-knit family.
    Alyssa Armstrong
    Alyssa Armstrong
    '22, Graphic Design
    I learned so much and grew as a mathematician. I also learned how to think outside the box and as a result I know how to study when I am not understanding certain concepts.
    Angelica Gonzales
    Angelica Gonzales
    Mathematics