Whitworth is AMAZING. It lives up to its mission statement, it offers an incredible learning environment, and it contains the nicest people possible. I honestly cannot express how wonderful this institution is!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit the campus!!! I didn't and ended up choosing a different university, but after just five weeks, I was home and enrolling at Whitworth because I knew in my heart that Whitworth was the place for me. Don't try to persuade yourself out of a school you think you will fit at because your friends are going somewhere else - I did that, and now I'm behind in credits because I missed a semester. Go and visit all colleges that you are interested in...it really does wonders. Try and talk to students at the schools you are interested in as well; most students at my school love to share why they picked Whitworth / what makes it great, and they can give you real insight about the college. Finally, whatever college you choose, GET INVOLVED! Become part of dorm government, join an intramural, club, or activity, etc. Do something! It will help you make friends and give you a greater sense of purpose at your school.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As stated in my tips for prospective students section, I actually attended a different university for five weeks before coming to Whitworth. The level of rigor at Whitworth blows the other school I attended out of the water. That being said, the rigor at Whitworth is a good thing! The classes are in-depth and the professors are super knowledgeable; students are challenged to think critically and have intellectual discussions. Everyone - professors and students - is committed to learning on such a high level. The academic culture here values hard work, discussion, asking questions, and critical thinking like no other institution I know. Whitworth is a wonderful place to be for anyone who loves to learn because the classes and professors are focused on growth and learning, not passing exams. The professors also almost always ask to be called by their first names and often invite students into their homes for dinner or game nights, which is both an advantage of our small college and immensely helpful in developing positive faculty-student relationships. Our small class sizes also foster this idea, creating a rigorous and challenging (but valuable) academic environment.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I have never lived on campus at Whitworth because I live in Spokane, but from the dorms I have visited and from talking to my friends who live in dorms, I think it's a positive experience. There are lots of traditions and opportunities to build community in our dorms, as well as nightly activities. I can't say much more because of my lack of experience with dorms, but I hear they're quite nice.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I also don't eat in our dining hall because I don't live on campus, but from the few times I have eaten there (and the many times I've eaten in our coffee shop), I'd say the food is average. The coffee shop food and drinks are awesome, but many students complain about the actual dining hall.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's always something to do at Whitworth! There are outdoor trips with the rec center, movies on the lawn, functions at the President's house, trivia nights, games / discussions / crafts / etc. every night in all the dorms, clubs, organizations, community service opportunities, student jobs, and SO many more ways to get involved and have some fun!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Whitworth is expensive - there's no doubt about it. They offer nice academic scholarships though, but honestly, Whitworth is so special that it makes the price tag worth it. The people here create a truly unique, loving, accepting, kind community, and the rigor makes Whitworth a great choice academically. We have tons of intramurals, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community, and there is always something going on, whether it's games in the dorms, movies at the rec center, or cookies at the President's house. I would not want to complete my undergraduate degree anywhere else.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have awesome traditions! First, there is traditiation, which is a dorm-bonding activity at the beginning of each year. There is also a set of little 3 goals we are supposed to accomplish by the time we leave Whitworth: 1) drop your plate (accidentally!) in the dining hall - everyone else will clap for you! 2) get hit in the head by a frisbee (frisbee golf / frolfing is SUPER popular here). 3) catch a virgin pinecone (i.e. catch a pinecone as it's falling from of our hundreds of gorgeous pine trees). Whitworth is full of fun traditions!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I think anyone could really thrive here. While students who are adamantly against Christian beliefs may have a harder time finding their place, Whitworth is extremely welcoming, and many of its students are quite accepting. Aside from that, Whitworth is a great environment for those who thrive in small and strong communities, those who value close relationships with their peers and their professors, and those who enjoy being challenged.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Whitworth has many clubs and activities! They are of varying levels of commitment, and they offer lots of resources for exploring and connecting within one's major, meeting new people, and learning about other opportunities. We have many intramural sports, clubs dedicated to community service, social justice, or major-related fields (and more!), and teams to join. For example, I compete on the Forensics team, and it has exponentially increased my love for Whitworth (which was already pretty strong before joining!). Joining something gives such a wonderful added community, and it makes college life indelibly better.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We don't have a Greek community, but our campus is so close-knit that I don't feel we need one. The Whitworth community is truly a special place.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel SO safe on campus, even at night! Not only are we in a good part of Spokane, but we we have blue light poles throughout campus with emergency buttons on them to aid safety. We also have a trusting campus community - people are ALWAYS willing to help others or support them if they are in trouble, and items are rarely stolen on campus. I know people who leave their laptops in the library or coffee shop for hour unattended and they aren't even touched. Now, I don't know if I would recommend that, but it's a great example of how Whitworthians look out for each other.
Whitworth is AMAZING. It lives up to its mission statement, it offers an incredible learning environment, and it contains the nicest people possible. I honestly cannot express how wonderful this institution is!
Visit the campus!!! I didn't and ended up choosing a different university, but after just five weeks, I was home and enrolling at Whitworth because I knew in my heart that Whitworth was the place for me. Don't try to persuade yourself out of a school you think you will fit at because your friends are going somewhere else - I did that, and now I'm behind in credits because I missed a semester. Go and visit all colleges that you are interested in...it really does wonders. Try and talk to students at the schools you are interested in as well; most students at my school love to share why they picked Whitworth / what makes it great, and they can give you real insight about the college. Finally, whatever college you choose, GET INVOLVED! Become part of dorm government, join an intramural, club, or activity, etc. Do something! It will help you make friends and give you a greater sense of purpose at your school.
As stated in my tips for prospective students section, I actually attended a different university for five weeks before coming to Whitworth. The level of rigor at Whitworth blows the other school I attended out of the water. That being said, the rigor at Whitworth is a good thing! The classes are in-depth and the professors are super knowledgeable; students are challenged to think critically and have intellectual discussions. Everyone - professors and students - is committed to learning on such a high level. The academic culture here values hard work, discussion, asking questions, and critical thinking like no other institution I know. Whitworth is a wonderful place to be for anyone who loves to learn because the classes and professors are focused on growth and learning, not passing exams. The professors also almost always ask to be called by their first names and often invite students into their homes for dinner or game nights, which is both an advantage of our small college and immensely helpful in developing positive faculty-student relationships. Our small class sizes also foster this idea, creating a rigorous and challenging (but valuable) academic environment.
I have never lived on campus at Whitworth because I live in Spokane, but from the dorms I have visited and from talking to my friends who live in dorms, I think it's a positive experience. There are lots of traditions and opportunities to build community in our dorms, as well as nightly activities. I can't say much more because of my lack of experience with dorms, but I hear they're quite nice.
I also don't eat in our dining hall because I don't live on campus, but from the few times I have eaten there (and the many times I've eaten in our coffee shop), I'd say the food is average. The coffee shop food and drinks are awesome, but many students complain about the actual dining hall.
There's always something to do at Whitworth! There are outdoor trips with the rec center, movies on the lawn, functions at the President's house, trivia nights, games / discussions / crafts / etc. every night in all the dorms, clubs, organizations, community service opportunities, student jobs, and SO many more ways to get involved and have some fun!
Whitworth is expensive - there's no doubt about it. They offer nice academic scholarships though, but honestly, Whitworth is so special that it makes the price tag worth it. The people here create a truly unique, loving, accepting, kind community, and the rigor makes Whitworth a great choice academically. We have tons of intramurals, clubs, and opportunities to serve the community, and there is always something going on, whether it's games in the dorms, movies at the rec center, or cookies at the President's house. I would not want to complete my undergraduate degree anywhere else.
We have awesome traditions! First, there is traditiation, which is a dorm-bonding activity at the beginning of each year. There is also a set of little 3 goals we are supposed to accomplish by the time we leave Whitworth: 1) drop your plate (accidentally!) in the dining hall - everyone else will clap for you! 2) get hit in the head by a frisbee (frisbee golf / frolfing is SUPER popular here). 3) catch a virgin pinecone (i.e. catch a pinecone as it's falling from of our hundreds of gorgeous pine trees). Whitworth is full of fun traditions!
I think anyone could really thrive here. While students who are adamantly against Christian beliefs may have a harder time finding their place, Whitworth is extremely welcoming, and many of its students are quite accepting. Aside from that, Whitworth is a great environment for those who thrive in small and strong communities, those who value close relationships with their peers and their professors, and those who enjoy being challenged.
Whitworth has many clubs and activities! They are of varying levels of commitment, and they offer lots of resources for exploring and connecting within one's major, meeting new people, and learning about other opportunities. We have many intramural sports, clubs dedicated to community service, social justice, or major-related fields (and more!), and teams to join. For example, I compete on the Forensics team, and it has exponentially increased my love for Whitworth (which was already pretty strong before joining!). Joining something gives such a wonderful added community, and it makes college life indelibly better.
We don't have a Greek community, but our campus is so close-knit that I don't feel we need one. The Whitworth community is truly a special place.
I feel SO safe on campus, even at night! Not only are we in a good part of Spokane, but we we have blue light poles throughout campus with emergency buttons on them to aid safety. We also have a trusting campus community - people are ALWAYS willing to help others or support them if they are in trouble, and items are rarely stolen on campus. I know people who leave their laptops in the library or coffee shop for hour unattended and they aren't even touched. Now, I don't know if I would recommend that, but it's a great example of how Whitworthians look out for each other.