Career Prep

Career Prep

Anywhere you want to go

Meeting the Challenges of Today’s World

At Whitman College, you'll think critically about the complex issues facing our society and planet. You'll develop impressive depth in your chosen major, while also expanding the ways you think about and understand the world, preparing you to solve whatever challenges lie ahead. Whether you're seeking to find a job you love, go on to graduate school, pursue a fellowship, or launch your own business, your Whitman experience will help you forge your own path.

From First Year to First Career

At Whitman, the team in our Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) — including your own dedicated Career Coach — will help you advance and find exciting, valuable opportunities. With the Center’s expert guidance and resources, you’ll be able to create your own unique Whitman story.

Ready to Take the Next Step

What’s Your Dream Internship? We’ll Pay for It!

Unlocking possibilities and connecting your skills and passions to what comes next is our commitment to you — made possible through the competitive Whitman Internship Grant. Plus, our Career and Community Engagement Center is here to help you not just with internships, but so much more! Let us be your source of motivation and resource for success.

Where Can a Whitman Education Lead You?

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Go Anywhere with a Degree from Whitman

Whitman graduates are making an impact across fields. They’re researching at Tesla, caring for patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital, shaping social media at Snapchat, and teaching the next generation of artists. Wherever you want to go, a Whitman degree can help you get there.

What Are Our Alumni Doing?

From leading tech startups to founding nonprofits, our alumni make a difference across industries and passions. Get inspired by their stories and see how you can make your own impact on the world!

What Are Our Alumni Doing?

Our Whitman, My Story: Borniface Kabongo ’22

Our Whitman, My Story: Grace Ko ’08

Our Whitman, My Story: Conner Myers ’18

Strong Launch Stories

Three Whitman Seniors Named 2026 Watson Fellows

Bill Neff ’67 & Rita Neff ’69 Provide Challenge Gift for Endowment To Expand Immersive Learning

Natalie Price ’25: Reaching for the Stars

Take The Next Step

Our Admission team is excited to show prospective students all the opportunities that await them at Whitman—including top academics, career coaching and a caring community that truly wants them to thrive.

Not ready yet? Contact us to request more information.