Whitman College
- Campus Strictness

Safety First

Whitman treats students like adults. For the most part, people are allowed to to as they wish as long as it does not endanger themselves or others. Dorm parties are okay as long as the door is closed, and smoking, though officially frowned upon, tends to be get a blind eye. Most students look out for each other to make sure that nothing terribly bad happens, but in any case, the health center is open 24-7 and doesn't ask probing questions.

In terms of academic strictness, I can't think of a single time where its been an issue. Whitties have their own unofficial honor code, and cheating is not acceptable.

Choose to Act Responsibly

With regards to alcohol, Whitman's policy basically boils down to this: you are an adult and can make your own decisions. It is against the law to drink if you are under 21 years of age, but if you do decide to drink, do it responsibly.

In cases where drinking gets out of hand, Whitman never hesitates to step in and make sure that the drinker and the students surrounding the drinker are safe. While Whitman encourages students to make their own decisions and recognize the consequences behind those decisions, Whitman never hesitates to step in immediately if things get out of hand.

Not at All

As long as you aren't a danger to yourself or others security will leave you alone. Whitman is about fostering responsible individuals and knows that we are adults, so they give us a lot of leeway because they know we can take care of ourselves.