Whitman College's Walla Walla campus centers on Memorial Hall, its oldest and tallest building since 1899, where sitting US President Theodore Roosevelt once addressed a crowd in 1903, with new students matched into roommate pairs and housed in halls including Anderson, Jewett, and Lyman.
Enrollment
1,544
Total Students
Freshman Class
386
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 26 - August 26, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
42%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
New students are matched with other incoming students to form roommate pairs who live together in a double room their first year - a housing survey link arrives by email in mid-May, with room and roommate assignments sent by both email and mailed letter in early August. Families needing overnight accommodations in Walla Walla are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible, given limited local lodging.
August 26 - August 26, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Anderson Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Jewett Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Lyman House
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Whitman College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Opening Week (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 26 - August 31, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Whitman College.
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