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Clubs & Activities

Something for Everyone

Explore All the Possibilities

³Ô¹ÏÍø students are dedicated to their studies—but they also know how to have fun, try new things and connect around shared interests. Whether it’s joining an intramural team, starting your own club or exploring something new, you’ll have so many options in our campus community. You’ll find your people and build relationships that will last well past your time here at Whitman.

Get Involved, Stay Connected

With 100+ student clubs and organizations, plus a range of intramural and club sports, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to compete, create or collaborate, you’ll find a community that fits your passions.

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Featured Clubs & Organizations

Discover some of the many student-led groups that make campus life vibrant. Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, cooking or equestrian activities, there’s a club for you.

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Get in the Game!

At Whitman, Club and Intramural Sports offer a fun and welcoming way to stay active, meet new friends and enjoy a little friendly competition! And you can always cheer on : Go Blues!

Whether you’re looking for a casual pick-up game, a seasonal league or a team that travels to compete, there’s something for everyone. With choices like ultimate frisbee, sand volleyball and cornhole, these student-led teams make it easy to try something new and play for fun. If you don’t see your game of choice, Whitman encourages students to start their own club and share their passion with others.

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Belonging at Whitman

Discover some of the many student-led groups that make campus life vibrant. Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors, cooking or equestrian activities, there’s a club for you.

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Join a Sorority or Fraternity

Whitman's sororities and fraternities offer students a close-knit community, leadership opportunities and lifelong friendships. With eight sororities and fraternities—there are plenty of ways to get involved. More than 15% of Whitman students join sororities or fraternities, forming meaningful bonds through shared lives, social events, philanthropy and campus traditions.

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Debate With the Best!

Whitman’s Debate & Forensics team provides more than just competition—it’s a community where students sharpen their ability to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions.

With experienced coaches, a nationally ranked program and welcoming student network, you’ll develop the ability to debate respectfully, think on your feet and see the world from new perspectives. More than just an academic challenge, Debate & Forensics is a place to find friendships, expand your worldview and make your voice heard.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Stories

From left: Nancy Mitchell, Riley Cooper, Pat Keef, Ella Shigo and Jackson Garrison smile with arms around each other at the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center

Linked for Life: How Three Whitman Students Saved a Beloved Professor

When Professor Emeritus Pat Keef collapsed at Whitman College fitness center, three students sprang into action. Their quick response and CPR training saved his life. Now, they are advocating for accessible medical training on campus to ensure that others are ready to respond when every second matters.
March 31, 2026

Collage of Seattle landmarks and Whitman students (from left): Pike Place Market, Ellie White, Museum of Pop Culture, Larissa Pforte

³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches Summer in Seattle Program

Whitman new Summer in Seattle program will enhance students™ Seattle internships with a host of immersive learning opportunities like workshops, speakers, networking events, grad school visits and more. Applications are now open!
March 31, 2026

Students sit on couches and around a coffee table, writing

Students All Across Campus Find Their Voices in Whitman Creative Writing Scene

³Ô¹ÏÍø is full of opportunities for emerging creative writers. Between writing courses, literary magazines, and the Interest House Community, Whittie writers never run out of spaces to grow into.
March 17, 2026