Whitworth University is a small, Presbyterian college in Spokane, WA. Downtown Spokane is a 20-25 minute bus or car ride away. Whitworth is a Christian college but not as conservative as a” Bible College.” Chapel is offered twice weekly and though attendance is not required, many students enjoy the Tuesday evening student-led services.
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One of our students coined Whitworth “the happy school,” and we could see why he felt that way! From the dorm life to the campus activities, it feels a lot like summer camp. Also, Whitworth’s quad is filled with redwoods just far enough apart to hang a hammock, which students do when the weather becomes warm.
“Community” would be the best word to describe Whitworth’s approach to education. The Resident Advisors lead a dorm activity every night and the campus “theme houses” for juniors and seniors sponsor regular social activities. Dorms are co-ed by floor. There is one freshman dorm and all the others are mixed. Students must live on campus for the first two years.
Whitworth has three rules:
- No co-habitation
- No alcohol (dry campus)
- No disruption of the community
The school sponsors dances with unique themes like the “Awkward Middle School Dance.” Music is big on campus. Every lounge has a piano and the campus has a good number of practice rooms. Two main stage and many student-run shows are produced each year. Whitworth offers both music and theater scholarships for which non-majors are eligible. Whitworth also offers guaranteed scholarships based on GPA and test scores.
Students stay active with intramurals (fulfilling the 3 PE requirements), and running & hiking trails on the undeveloped 40 acres that Whitworth owns. The science department is growing at Whitworth and they have a new science building with a cadaver lab.
