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Family Orientation

Welcome to Whitman!

Family Orientation, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Just as we plan New Student Orientation events to help our students acclimate to life at Whitman, we have also planned an orientation program to help families make this transition.

We are excited that your student is attending ³Ô¹ÏÍø and we hope that you will have many opportunities to spend time on the campus and in Walla Walla throughout their time here.

More information to come! 

Key Dates: Fall 2026 

Residence Halls Open for New Students: Aug. 26

New Student Orientation Begins: Aug. 26

Family Orientation: Aug. 27

Fall Semester Classes Begin: Sept. 1

Fall Break: Oct. 8–11

Family Weekend: Oct. 23–25

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23–27

Fall Final Exams: Dec. 14–18

Resources for Parents & Families

Parents & Families on Whitman.edu

Academic Calendar 

The Perfect College Town

Getting to ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Student Employment