Admitted Student Days

March 19 & April 16, 2027. Registration will open in January.

Admitted students are invited to come experience life as a Pirate! Attend classes, sit in on department sessions, meet current students, connect with your future classmates and more!

About the Event

Here's what you can expect from Admitted Student Days:

Class visits
Time with current students
Majors fair with academic departments
Info sessions
Frisbee golf around campus
Magic show
Residence hall tour
And so much more!

Parents and guests are encouraged to accompany their student.

Learn More

Admitted Student Days FAQ
What to Bring to Admitted Student Days
Additional Campus Visit Information

Sample Schedule

This schedule is from 2026, updated schedule will be posted soon.

Friday

Time	Activity
10:15-11 a.m.	Check-in opens in the Hixson Union Building (HUB). Coffee and donuts will be provided.
11:10-11:30 a.m.	Event welcome
11:45 a.m.	Session 1: Attend a Whitworth class (students only) or an info session on a variety of topics. Info sessions will be 30 minutes to allow time for lunch afterward.
12:50 p.m.	Session 2: Attend a Whitworth class (students only) or an info session on a variety of topics. Info sessions will be 30 minutes (starting at 1:15 p.m.) to allow time for lunch beforehand. Lunch will be served until 1:30 p.m.
1:55 p.m.	Session 3: Attend a Whitworth class (students only), campus tour or info session, or enjoy a free 16 oz. drink from one of our campus coffee shops.
3-3:55 p.m.	Majors & experience fair – Talk with academic and student life departments and meet some of your future professors. Yard games – Done with the experience fair? Join us for yard games outside.
4-5 p.m.	Hear from President Scott McQuilkin and a Q&A panel with faculty and staff.
5:10-6:10 p.m.	Students: affinity groups – Hang out with a group of incoming and current students who have common interests. Options could include student-athletes, musicians, outdoor enthusiasts, students in health professions, students involved in campus ministry and more! Guests: Pirate Parent Talk
6:15-7 p.m.	Dinner + pick up your event T-shirt
7:15-8:15 p.m.	Magic show with Whitworth alum David Kuraya
8:30-10 p.m.	Optional PrimeTime in residence halls. Students staying off campus are welcome to attend and experience life in a Whitworth residence hall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I come to an Admitted Student Day if I have visited campus before?

Absolutely! Admitted Student Weekend is designed to help you build connections with current and future Pirates, meet and talk to Whitworth faculty and staff, and dive deeper into topics you might still be wondering about. Check out the Event Schedule for more info.

How can I earn the Visit Scholarship?

At the end of Admitted Student Weekend you'll be sent a link to a quick feedback form. Students who complete that form and enroll at Whitworth this fall will receive a one-time, $1,000 Visit Scholarship for their first year at Whitworth.

How do meals work at Admitted Student Days?

All student and guest meals at Admitted Student Weekend are complimentary. That includes a coffee & donut bar during check-in, lunch Friday, and dinner Friday.

What should I wear?

Attire for the event is casual, and most students will wear the same type of clothes they regularly wear to school. There is a lot of traveling around campus at Admitted Student Day, so we recommend comfortable shoes. Let us know if you or your guests have mobility concerns and we'd be happy to provide golf cart transportation when possible!

Where should I park on campus?

You will be emailed a parking pass the week of the event (copies will also be available at check-in) and are welcome to park in any unmarked space on campus. Convenient parking is located in the A, B and H lots (find them ahead of time on our campus map).

Will there be activities for parents/guests during the event?

Yes! Activities for parents and guests will be offered throughout the event, including mock lectures from Whitworth faculty, info sessions and a seminar with student affairs staff.

View a tentative event schedule.

When should I arrive on campus?

Check-in runs from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, and Friday, April 16, 2027. If you are flying to Spokane for an Admitted Student Day, please be sure to arrive in Spokane no later than 10 a.m. on Friday.