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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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Class Visit

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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Self-Guided Virtual Tour

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

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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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Understanding and Maximizing Financial Aid - Session 1

Join Whittier College's expert Financial Aid Office for a primer on how to interpret and maximize your financial aid package. Bring your questions, and we'll make everything make (dollars and) sense!

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November Visit Day

Build your own Whittier experience at our November Visit Day! Choose a 90-minute campus tour, sit in on classes that match your interests, schedule an Instant Decision appointment, and enjoy lunch in our dining hall. Explore campus and get a feel for life as a Poet—all on a schedule you create.

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Understanding and Maximizing Financial Aid - Session 2

Join Whittier College's expert Financial Aid Office for a primer on how to interpret and maximize your financial aid package. Bring your questions, and we'll make everything make (dollars and) sense!

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A Night at the Theatre: Radium Girls

Join Whittier College for a special opportunity to tour campus, enjoy dinner with current students, and attend the theatre department's production of Radium Girls!

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A Night at the Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life!

Join Whittier College for a special opportunity to tour campus, enjoy dinner with current students, and attend the theatre department's production of It's a Wonderful Life!

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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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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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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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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