Health Science Tours

The Whitworth Health Sciences Department is pleased to offer tours to school groups interested in health sciences and health professions. Health science tours aim to provide students with a glimpse of college academic pursuits within the health science umbrella. We focus on areas used to study human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and pre-health professions (e.g., pre-athletic training, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, etc.).
 
We offer an optional cadaver donor experience in our Anatomy & Physiology Lab for school groups that meet the criteria below. Whitworth uses two human cadaver donors to teach gross anatomy. During a visit, students will be able to view these donors, receive detailed information about different aspects of anatomy, have an opportunity to ask questions, and even "glove-up" to interact with the donors if they choose to do so. The topics covered during the experience vary based on the interest of the group and the questions that get asked!

Cadaver donor experience criteria:

• High school juniors and seniors only (roughly ages 15 and up).  
• Student visitors have a signed parent/guardian release form. Chaperones should bring the signed forms on the day of the tour.
• Anatomy & Physiology Lab tours are limited to 24 students (not counting teachers/chaperones) due to room capacity; larger groups will be split up into subgroups.
• Anatomy & Physiology tours are limited to one hour in the lab.

Groups that don't meet the criteria for the cadaver experience can still visit the Anatomy & Physiology Lab facility and learn from anatomical models and other age-appropriate materials.

Tour Schedule & Options

Tours start at 11 a.m. Tours include three standard elements lab activities/tours, and two optional elements (lunch and a campus tour). Tours are not customizable as we need to accommodate multiple groups each date. We accommodate multiple groups on each tour date by staggering group visit times in each space. Please plan to arrive promptly, as late arrivals may result in an abbreviated itinerary.

There are two optional elements for each tour; we will use your responses to these questions on the Health Sciences Group Tour Request Form to finalize your itinerary.

• Does your group want to eat lunch in our campus dining hall? There is a ~$13/person charge paid directly at the dining hall (they accept cards).
• Does your group want to schedule a campus tour with a campus admissions counselor? The admissions campus tour focuses on college life and experience.

Example Itinerary A: With Lunch Break (exact order may vary)

Example Itinerary B: Without Lunch Break (exact order may vary)

Available dates in spring 2027

All dates are full for 2026.

• Thursday April 15, 2027
• Thursday April 22, 2027
• Thursday April 29, 2027
• Monday May 3, 2027
• Monday May 10, 2027
• Thursday May 20, 2027

To ensure a great experience, please note the following:

• Tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so schedule early to reserve your spot!
• Submission of the tour request form is required and must be made at least one month in advance of the selected date.
• After you fill out and submit the tour request form, a visit coordinator will contact you to finalize your itinerary and confirm the date. Please note your request will not be confirmed until you receive this email.
• Adult chaperones are required to attend the tour with visiting students.
• Please note any specific needs in the comments box at the bottom of the tour request form.

Health Sciences Group Tour Request Form

We look forward to your campus visit!