WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
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2023-24
THE HEART OF WHITWORTH
Becoming a Whitworth Pirate means joining a family. At Whitworth, you will find a caring Christian community ready to support you and mentor you, no matter your faith background. A place where you belong, and where you matter.
EDUCATING MINDS AND HEARTS
SINCE 1890
OFFICIAL CAMPUS BUZZWORD: “COMMUNITY”
(Count how many times it’s featured in this book – and then refer to page 11.)
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Best Hammock Scene in the PNW
George F. Whitworth said it first
OUR EVERGREEN TRADITION: THE VIRGIN PINECONE
The ultimate quest for a Whitworth student – aside from earning a degree – is to catch a pinecone from any of our towering ponderosas before it hits the ground
THE
LOOP –
Campus quads are for squares. Circles are for community. Step into The Loop and feel the difference.
WE ARRRRGH PIRATES!
And we compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Fact: We have won the trophy for the best overall athletics program in the Northwest Conference for 12 of the past 14 years!
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SPOTLIGHT ON SPOKANE
Spokane offers that special blend of nature, culture and city life – as well as the largest urban waterfall in the U.S.
MORE SUNSHINE:
Spokane means “Children of the Sun” in Salish, a language group spoken by Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
“SPO-CAN”
©Aaron Theisen
©Scott Luce Photography
CENTENNIAL TRAIL:
WALK,
RUN,
OR RIDE IT.
WHAT
SKATE
Kendall Yards
› ice cream!
› coffee!
› restaurants!
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Bowl & Pitcher part of Riverside State Park
› suspension bridge!
› so much nature!
HOW
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IS IT? A 63-mile National Recreation Trail that runs through Spokane and along the Spokane River. Some of our favorite spots along the trail:
1 The Spokane River and Little Spokane River: Get your fill of gorgeous scenery and wildlife while paddling or hiking along these rivers. 2 Mount Spokane: A short drive away for skiing, snowboarding, hiking and biking. 3 Green Bluff: Students head to these U-pick farms each fall. 4 Manito Park: A favorite spot with world-class gardens, wildlife and walking paths, just minutes from downtown.
Riverfront Park
the garbage goat!
waterfalls!
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› giant Radio Flyer wagon!
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TO DRESS FOR FOUR SEASONS: Puffers + flannels + sandals + sweaters
CLASSES THAT TAKE YOU FURTHER
No matter your major, we’ll give you the experience that helps you see where you can go from here.
Brock Peterson, biology: “During my sophomore year, I worked on a research project with my professor that investigated the effectiveness of perch deterrents on avian predators. The data was presented by the professor to the Bureau of Land Management. I learned a lot about the research process, gained experience processing data, and saw the real-life significance of ecological research.”
Gracey Jo Gonzalez, economics:
“The Econometrics class I took was incredibly fascinating. It allowed us to use data and numbers to describe economic systems and find correlations between things that
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pertain to the human condition and economic models and systems. I loved being able to use and apply new skills that we learned every week in class.”
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Hear from our students about their majors.
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Jenelle Aoki, education:
“My favorite class so far was Intervention for Behavior & Motivation. This class helps you navigate classroom management through learning about behavior disorders and analysis, which can be carried out in your future classroom.”
MAKE THIS EXPERIENCE YOURS.
1 U-Rec: Climb, play intramurals or work out with a great view of the Back 40. 2 Music program: Travel and perform with some of the greats in our music ensembles (no matter your major). 3 Serve humanity: Volunteer or train as a community engagement advocate through the Dornsife Center for Community Engagement to serve the Spokane region. 4 Springfest: Food, inflatables and a concert in The Loop. 5 Career Trek: A jampacked Spring Break trip where you can meet potential employers. 6 Study abroad: It’s truly life-changing. Choose from semester-long or Jan Term programs. 7 Chapel: It’s not required, but it’s usually packed.
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SPEND LESS. GET MORE.
Our net price, after financial aid, is remarkably affordable – even compared to state schools.
whitworth.edu/value
scholar!): “Whitworth was able to provide such great and abundant opportunities and knowledge for a good price. I don’t come from a lot of money, so financial aid is something I rely on heavily. Whitworth was able to offer so much more than other private schools in the area and so it just made sense on paper. I just also really enjoy Spokane.”
Aaron Slape, English (recent
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Courtney Iseman, political science: “Whitworth is a place of multidimensional flourishing. Through my years here at Whitworth, I have flourished in my relationship with God, with others and with my myself, discovering my passions and self-identity.”
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Fulbright
First-Year Students Receive Financial Aid
IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU’RE HERE.
Many of our students say they knew Whitworth was “the one” when they visited. You, too? There’s only one way to find out.
SIGN UP FOR A VISIT SO YOU CAN...
Take a campus tour: Get all the highlights from a Whitworth student in the know.
Ask your tour guide: “HAVE YOU CAUGHT YOUR PINECONE YET?”
Check out a residence hall: See how students make Whitworth their home, get involved and make lifelong friends.
Ask a student resident: “HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE PERSONALITY OF YOUR RES HALL?”
Sit in on a class: Don’t worry, we won’t quiz you.
Ask a prof: “HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS?”
Make a connection with our admissions counselors.
Ask them: “WHY DO YOU LOVE SHARING ABOUT WHITWORTH WITH FUTURE STUDENTS?”
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COMEVISIT!
? ? ? ? START HERE: WHITWORTH.EDU/VISIT
ANSWER FROM PAGE 2:
The word “community” was used 3 times! Three is also the number of rules we have for living on campus. Ask a tour guide about the “Big 3” and the “Little 3” on your visit! (We like 3’s.)
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Whitworth University is committed to delivering a mission-driven educational program that cultivates in students the capacity to engage effectively across myriad dimensions of diversity. Whitworth University is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all students in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate against students based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability and complies with all applicable federal or state non-discrimination laws in its instructional programs.
Maya Moggia, finance: “As someone from Southern California, it was scary to step out of my comfort zone and move out of state for college, but I knew it felt like home from the first time I visited.”
MAJORS & PROGRAMS
Choose
Accounting, BBA
Air Force ROTC
American Studies, B.A.
Applied Mathematics, B.S. –Data Science, Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Finance
Applied Physics, B.A.
Army ROTC
Art & Design, B.A. – Graphic Design, Two-Dimensional (Drawing/Painting, Printmaking), Three-Dimensional (Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass)
Art Education, B.A.
Art History, B.A.
Asian Studies
Athletic Coaching
Bioinformatics, B.S.
Biology, B.A., B.S.
Biophysics, B.S.
Business Management, BBA
Certificate of Vocational
Development in Nursing
Chemistry, B.A., B.S. –Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry
Chinese
Communication, B.A.
Communication & Culture
Communication & Technology
Community Health, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A., B.S. –Business, International Project
Management, Network Systems
Criminology & Criminal
Justice, B.A.
Dance
Early Childhood Education
Economics, BBA
Editing & Publishing
Education, B.A. – Elementary, Secondary, Special Education
Education Studies, B.A.
Engineering, B.S.
Engineering – Dual Degree Transfer Program
English, B.A. – English/ Language Arts, Literature, Writing Studies
English Language Learner
Environmental Science, B.S.
Environmental Studies, B.A.
Film & Visual Narrative
Finance, BBA
French & Francophone Studies
B.A.
Front-End Design
Development, B.A.
George Whitworth Honors
German
Graphic Design, B.A.
Health Science, B.S.
Health Science, B.S. –Pre-Athletic Training
Health Science, B.A. –Pre-Occupational Therapy
History, B.A.
History/Social Studies, B.A.
Human-Computer Interaction, B.A.
Individually Designed Major –B.A., B.S.
Information Technology
International Studies, B.A. –Political Science Emphasis, History Emphasis
Journalism & Media Studies, B.A.
Kinesiology, B.A.
Latin American Studies
Law & Justice
Leadership
Marketing, BBA
Mathematics, B.A., B.S.
Medieval & Early Modern Studies
Music, B.A. – Composition, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Performance, Music Ministry, Piano Pedagogy,
Piano Performance, Voice Performance
Music Education, B.A. –Choral, Instrumental Peace Studies, B.A.
Philosophy, B.A.
Physics, B.A., B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical Technology
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary
Psychology, B.A.
Public History
Reading Instruction
Sociology, B.A. – Global Sociology, Social Analysis, Social Work & Human Services
Spanish, B.A. – Language & Literature, Spanish Education
Speech Communication, B.A.
Strategic Communication, B.A.
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Theatre, B.A.
Theology, B.A.
U.S. Cultural Studies
Visual Communication
Women’s & Gender Studies
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Office of Admissions | 509.777.4786 admissions@whitworth.edu | whitworth.edu/admissions
from 100+ majors and programs, or design your own major based on your academic interests and career goals. whitworth.edu/majors
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