Preview Day Schedule

Breadcrumb

9 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. • Arrival & Check-In • Shannon Center

(Shannon Center #3 on your campus map)

Enjoy refreshments while mingling with Admission staff and current Whittier students.

9:25 a.m.  – 9:45 a.m. • Welcome Remarks • Shannon Center

(Shannon Center #3 on your campus map)

Preview Day will begin with opening remarks from the President of Whittier College, Kristine Dillon '73, Vice President of Enrollment, Ken Woods '84, and current student leaders. 

10 a.m.  – 10: 50 a.m. • Breakout Sessions • Various Locations

Campus Tours • Shannon Center 

This session is also offered during the second block. 

(Shannon Center #3 on your campus map)

Stroll through campus on a tour led by our student admission ambassadors. 

Social Sciences • SLC 309

Academic Spotlight: Psychology

This session is also offered during the second block. 

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, gives insight into our Psychological Sciences and other social science programs.

Humanities • Deihl 104

Academic Spotlight: History, English, & French

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, covers our History, English, and French programs.

Business • SLC 204

Academic Spotlight: Business Administration

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, provides in-depth details about our Business program and marketing concentration. 

Whittier Scholars Program (WSP) • Wardman Hall

This session is also offered during the second block. 

Academic Spotlight: Whittier Scholars Program

(Wardman Hall #20 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, focuses on how to design your own major. 

STEM • SLC 313

Academic Spotlight: Chemistry

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, discusses our Chemistry program and current research projects. 

Financial Aid • Deihl 118

This session is also offered during the second block. 

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Associate Director of Financial Aid, Jesse Marquez will cover financial aid topics and available aid at Whittier. 

11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. • Breakout Sessions • Various Location

Campus Tours • Science & Learning Center (SLC)

This session is also offered during the third block. 

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

Stroll through campus on a tour led by our student admission ambassadors. 

Art • Wardman Gym (Art Center)

This session is also offered during the third block.

Academic Spotlight: Art & Visual Studies

(Wardman Gym #20 on your campus map)

This session, hosted by Whittier College faculty, gives insight into our art and visual studies programs.

Social Sciences • SLC 309 

This session is also offered during the third block.

Academic Spotlight: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, & Environmental Justice

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, gives insight into our social science programs.

Humanities • Deihl 104

Academic Spotlight: Religious Studies & French

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, covers our Religious Studies and French programs.

Whittier Scholars Program (WSP) • Wardman Hall

This session is also offered during the third block. 

Academic Spotlight: Whittier Scholars Program

(Wardman Hall #20 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, focuses on how to design your own major. 

Financial Aid • Deihl 118

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Associate Director of Financial Aid, Jesse Marquez will cover financial aid topics and available aid at Whittier. 

Being a Global Poet • SLC 204

Program Spotlight: Study Abroad

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Director Jake Carbine and International Student Advisor Gerardo Velasco, will give insights into Whittier's study abroad options. 

Life After Whittier • SLC 313

Program Spotlight: Career & Professional Development Center

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Associate Director of Career Services, Sandra Arana will career support services offered along with student outcomes. 

12 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. • Breakout Sessions • Various  Locations

Campus Tours • Science & Learning Center (SLC)

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

Stroll through campus on a tour led by our student admission ambassadors. 

Art • Wardman Gym (Art Center)

Academic Spotlight: Art & Visual Studies

(Wardman Gym #20 on your campus map)

This session, hosted by Whittier College faculty, gives insight into our art and visual studies programs.

Social Sciences • SLC 309 

Academic Spotlight: Anthropology & Environmental Justice

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, gives insight into our social science programs.

Humanities • Deihl 118

Academic Spotlight: French

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, covers our French programs.

Whittier Scholars Program (WSP) • Wardman Hall

Academic Spotlight: Whittier Scholars Program

(Wardman Hall #20 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, focuses on how to design your own major. 

STEM • SLC 204

Academic Spotlight: Physics & 3-2 Engineering Program

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, discusses our Physics & 3-2 Engineering Program. 

STEM #2• SLC Kinesiology Lab

Academic Spotlight: Kinesiology

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, discusses our Kinesiology program and current research projects. 

Music & Performing Arts • SLC 313

Academic Spotlight: Music

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

This session, moderated by Whittier College Faculty, touches on our Performing Art program including the Music Department. 

Student Panel • Deihl Hall 104

(Deihl Hall #22 on your campus map)

Learn about Whittier from current students. The panel will include a Q&A to get all your Whittier questions answered.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Poet Fest & Instant Decision • Various Locations

Instant Decision • Science & Learning Center

(Science & Learning Center #21 on your campus map)

First-Years

Apply to Whittier with our on-the-spot admission process known as Instant Decision. Simply bring a copy of your high school transcript, a writing sample or personal statement, and meet with your Admission Counselor for an interview.

Transfer 

Apply to Whittier with our on-the-spot admission process known as Instant Decision. Simply bring copies of all your college transcripts and meet with your Admission Counselor. 

Poet Fest • Upper Quad

(Lawn in from of Wardman Gym, #20 on your campus map)

Play lawn games, meet faculty and staff, and enjoy a complimentary lunch from local vendors. 

Throughout the Day 

Los Angeles Dodgers Exhibit • Wardman Library

(Wardman Library #9 on your campus map)

Check out our exclusive Los Angeles Dodger exhibit before the World Series. The collection is brought to you by the Baseball Institute in collaboration with Special Collections. 

Bookstore • Campus Center

(Campus Center #26 on your campus map)

Stop by the bookstore for a 30% discount. Simply scan the QR code available at the store.