What does Pass/No Credit mean? Pass/No Credit is a way to explore classes outside your major and comfort zone without risking your GPA. It is pretty much exactly what it sounds like; you either pass the class or get no credit for it. Pass is a C or above, No Credit is a C- or below, but neither score is calculated into your GPA. If you pass the course does count towards total credits achieved. You may do this once an academic year and once you have declared a class P/NC it is irreversible. You can consult the useful dates above for the deadline to declare a class P/NC.
Office hours. Office hours are open hours during which your professors will be in their office (or other designated location) ready and willing to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with your professors. You will find their office hour times listed in the syllabus.
SI sessions are led by trained student leaders and focus on collaboratively building the problem solving skills needed for STEM classes. Click through to see the times and sessions available this semester.
SI and tutoring are both ways to get assistance outside of classroom hours in your most difficult classes. You can access online tutoring at many hours for most subjects.
Quiet Study Spots on Campus. The library has many dedicated quiet spots to study, including rooms you can book to study as a group or by yourself. Work on scoping out your own favorite study spots – besides the library, consider the lounges in academic buildings, study rooms in your dorm building or the coffee shop. The most important thing is figuring out where you are most productive.
Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC). WCC will help with any writing woes. These trained student consultants can help with every part of the writing process for any department on campus. You can go individually or in groups, and appointments are available both in person and virtually.
Club List. Clubs are a great way to get connected, do things you love or try something new.
Chapel Events. The chapel offers many ways to keep your spiritual life thriving. Regular services are Tuesday and Thursday 11-11:30 a.m. Other ways to connect include:
PrimeTimes. PrimeTime happens every evening in your dorm. Dorm leaders will be available and have some sort of activity or discussion that you can participate in. This is a great way to meet your dorm mates!
Student Meal Plans. Meal plans are divided into meal swipes and flex dollars. Swipes get you into the main part of the dining hall where you can eat as much as you care to from a variety of stations. Flex dollars work like cash that you can spend at the cafes and coffee shops on campus.
Events. Whitworth provides many enriching and entertaining events over the course of a year. Most are free to students. Go see a sporting event, a play, a speaker or artist. Enjoy the lu'au, an annual belonging event. There truly is something for everyone. As these events come up, you will get announcements about them in Pirate Port and your email.
Handshake. The place to find and apply for on-campus jobs!
Center for Career & Professional Development. The Center for Career & Professional Development is where you can get support and guidance as you seek work as a student and as you plan for your future career. Come for individualized advising even after you graduate.
Career Fairs. Events that happen a couple of times a year. Take this as a chance to meet and network with people in fields that you are interested in.
Student Research Opportunities. Learn the skills you'll need to tackle a job in the hard sciences and gain valuable field experience by taking one of these research opportunities. Build your network of people actively doing the work you want to do.
Health Services. Well-checks, vaccines and illness diagnosis are all available right here on campus. The health center can provide prescription and over-the-counter medicines, psychiatric care and referrals to specialize care as needed. If they can’t provide what you need medically, they will help you find someone who can.
Counseling Services. Get immediate help for crisis via phone or build a longer term relationship with a counselor to talk about your concerns, dreams and fears. All full-time students have access to ten sessions with a counselor an academic year included in their tuition.
U-Rec. The U-Rec is Whitworth's gym. There are plenty of places to work out including exercise equipment, free weights and multi-use sport courts. There is also a climbing wall offering both top rope and bouldering.
Outdoor Recreation. Spend time in the great outdoors with fellow students.
PE Classes. All students will take two PE classes as part of the “Fitness & Wellness for Life” part of the shared curriculum. There is something for every body and ability. Many people use Jan Term as a chance to take these credits.
What to Do When Sick. It can be scary getting sick for the first time away from home. If it feels serious or you are worried, you can make an appointment with the health center. Get plenty of rest (email your profs and let them know you might miss a day of class). You can get access to basic over-the-counter medicines at the health center (or plan to bring them with you from home). Make sure that you wash your hands and you could consider wearing a mask while in common spaces.
FAFSA. This stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It determines your eligibility for many types of federal aid including grants, loans and work-study. All students are encouraged to fill it out as it is an important step in determining how you will pay for college.
Financial Aid. Whitworth awards a financial aid package to all students. If you have any questions about your financial aid package you can find who your financial aid counselor is here.
Loans. Many students have to take out some loans to pay for their education. The great news is Whitworth equips you well to get the kind of job you need to be able to pay them back. There are several different types of loans, all their own pros and cons. Your financial aid counselor can help you understand what might be best for you.
Work Study. A federal program that provides on-campus employment for students with financial need. You are not required to work those hours, but you are eligible for them. This is something you must take initiative on and find a job you are interested in on campus.
How to Create a Budget. Having a budget is an important part of life. Student led Balance Your Bucs can give you tips and tricks to ensure you are setting your future self up for success.
Printing Guide. You get 250 pages of free printing per semester, so save the trees but also don’t be afraid to print if your professor requires it or if you just prefer to work on hard copy. If you go over your free amount, your student account will be charged for the extra.
Computer Help Desk. The computer help desk is here to help you with all your connection based problems. They are a great resource if you are struggling to get connected to wifi or printing or can’t get your two-factor authentication to work.
Orientation Schedule. This breaks down what your first week will look like as a brand new Pirate. Orientation is a fun way to support your successful transition to Whitworth.
How to Apply for Housing. Housing is where you will live while on campus. You can select the dorm community that best meets your needs. When you are preparing to live on campus after your first year, you will go through the housing lottery.
List of Academic Majors & Programs. This link shows all the majors and minors you could get at Whitworth. Click on the ones you are interested in to learn more about them and connect with professors who work in those programs.
Registration Instructions. Click here to figure out how to plan your course of study and set up to register. You will meet with your advisor before you start working on registration. They can help you decide a course of study and pick back-up classes in case you get waitlisted.
Health & Safety Info. Whitworth has 24/7 security presence and is committed to caring for the whole person, as you learn and grow.
How to Order Textbooks From the Bookstore. The bookstore is one of the best places to get your course materials. You can see all your course materials just by entering your student ID.
Residence Hall Packing List. Check out these lists of what you should (and shouldn’t) bring. Having familiar objects around you will help your dorm feel like home right away!
Bucs Bridge. Stands for: Building Unity & Cultivating Success. This is a pre-orientation program to help support first-year students who are BIPOC, first-generation or from another underrepresented group.
How and When to Meet With Your Advisor. Find out who your advisor is in Self-Service. You will need to meet with them before you register to be cleared for registration. They are an excellent resource and you could pop into their office hours any time.
How to Read a Syllabus. Your syllabi are your guides to each class! They will hold all the vital stats including all due dates, class expectations, professor office hours and the materials you will need to succeed. If you have a question about the course, it will most likely be answered in the syllabus. It's the best first thing to check.
Research Citations. Always cite your sources! Plagiarism is never worth it. There are lots of guides to help you. Make sure you know what style you are expected to cite in. That information will be in the syllabus or the description of the assignment.
Food Pantries. The Basic Needs Center in the HUB has groceries to help alleviate food insecurity. There are also three grab-and-go food pantries around campus.
Transportation (bus passes, bus routes). You are permitted to have a car on campus but must purchase a $125 parking pass. Whitworth provides a bus pass for the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) for you free of charge. Bus route 28 picks up across the street from campus and will take you directly to the Plaza downtown.
Time Management and Study Tips. Check out these tips put together by student success. Talk to your RAs, TAs or professors and ask them their favorite study tips.
Internships. Internships give you the chance to explore an industry and get hands-on experience. If this is one of your higher education goals, getting started looking for them early is vital. Whitworth offers advising for how to find and land an internship.
CareerTreks. Career Treks connect students to alumni to help them network and find out about different types of jobs. It helps students see what the future can hold while building connections with former Pirates.
Alumni Support. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate. Not only can Whitworth support you as you step into your career, you can also give back and connect with students who were once in your shoes.
Alumni Relations. Whitworth hosts all kinds of events and social gatherings for their former students so you can stay part of this family no matter where life takes you once you graduate.