Virtual Admitted Student Reception

Welcome to the 2022 Whittier College New Student Reception.

We hope you find your virtual visit interesting and enjoyable.

This is a vibrant, challenging, and friendly academic community dedicated to interdisciplinary learning, teaching respect for people of all backgrounds, and educating students to make a difference in the world.

Today you may get a glimpse into your future. This College is a place where students learn to “let their lives speak,” a principle encouraged by the Quakers who founded Whittier more than a century ago.

Whether through cutting-edge research with faculty (some of whom you will get to meet this afternoon), interesting internships, service to the community, travel-study with a faculty member, or late-night conversations with friends in the residence halls, Whittier College creates opportunities that transform lives.

10 to 10:45 a.m. | Welcome

Whittier College would like to welcome you and your family into the Poet community. Campus Leadership is eager to demonstrate what it means to be a Whittier College student and scholar. During our welcome you’ll learn about your unique class from our Executive Director of Admission and Financial Aid and receive a special Poet welcome from a current student.                                                           

10:50 to 11:30 a.m. | Academics at Whittier

This session will help you understand our two curricular options—traditional majors/core requirements and a self-designed educational plan via the Whittier Scholars Program. You will learn about research opportunities, class sizes, and hear from faculty from different disciplines.

11:30 to 11:35 a.m. | Stretch Break 

11:35  to 12:05 p.m. | Session A

Opportunities Outside the Classroom & Preparing for Life After College

Whittier will not only help you achieve your higher education goals but will help you develop your professional skills, build you resume, and expand your network. Learn about the various internships, fellowships, and community-based programs you can participate in while at Whittier. With our active alumni network, you will be set up for success after graduation.

Housing 101

If you plan to live on campus, this session will go over the housing selection process, important dates/requirements, and expectations of on-campus living. Also get a glimpse of life as a residential student through programming and community building. 

Próximos Pasos en Whittier College

En esta sesión, se presentará información sobre los próximos pasos para estudiantes que han sido aceptados a Whittier College. Entre los temas que serán cubiertos se incluyen un resumen sobre la asistencia financiera, el proceso para solicitar vivienda en el campus, la selección de clases y la orientación que se llevará a cabo antes del comienzo de clases. Al final de la sesión, se espera que el estudiante y su familia estén preparados para lograr matricularse exitosamente en Whittier College.

12:10 to 12:40 p.m. | Session B

Opportunities Outside the Classroom & Preparing for Life After College

Whittier will not only help you achieve your higher education goals but will help you develop your professional skills, build you resume, and expand your network. Learn about the various internships, fellowships, and community-based programs you can participate in while at Whittier. With our active alumni network, you will be set up for success after graduation. 

Housing 101

If you plan to live on campus, this session will go over the housing selection process, important dates/requirements, and expectations of on-campus living. Also get a glimpse of life as a residential student through programming and community building.

12:40 to 12:45 p.m. | Stretch Break 

12:45 to 1:05 p.m. | “Speed Friending”

Meet your future classmates in a 1:1 setting. You will have 3 minutes to connect with many of your classmates. Exchange contact information or ask one of the pre-designed questions to get to know one another. Keep scrolling to see the Speed Friending questions. 

1:10 to 1:15 p.m. | Closing

1:15 - 2 p.m. | Virtual Campus Tour (Optional) or Meet with an Admission Counselor (Optional)

Reserve a time slot with an Admission Counselor

  1. What’s your name?
  2. Where are you from?
  3. What are you interested in majoring in?
  4. If you were to study abroad, where would you go?
  5. What clubs and organizations would you be interested in joining?
  6. Describe a class that you’re interested in taking for fun.
  7. What excites you about going to college?
  8. What’s your favorite TV show or movie? Or food? Store? 
  9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  10. What’s your favorite hobby, or what are you passionate about?
  11. What job would you be terrible at? Or, what is your dream job?
  12. What’s your favorite holiday of the year?
  13. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
  14. What city/town would you like to live in? Why?
  15. If you could live in a fictional place (movie, tv show, book, video game) for one day, where would it be?
  16. What is special about the place you grew up?
  17. What are you most likely to become famous for?
  18. Where would you spend all of your time if you could?
  19. What would be your ideal way to spend the weekend?
  20. What are some small things that make your day better?
  21. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years?
  22. If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
  23. Which talent would you most like to have? 
  24. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what would it be?