Whitman College
- Nightlife

House Parties and Fraternity Functions

The primary drinking parties on campus take place at houses rented by students (always within 3 blocks of campus) and the fraternities. Luckily, it's never a far walk back home from any of these parties. Neither of these two activities are exclusive. Fraternity functions always open to the general campus around 11 and house parties are usually open as well. There's plenty to do that doesn't involve drinking, though. First of all, many students who don't drink go to the aforementioned parties. Students can often be found on Friday and Saturday nights hanging out in residence halls, playing music, watching movies on the residence hall's projector or playing any of the many games that each res hall provides. Hardly anybody spends these nights without anything to do.

Good Party Options

There are a few bars frequented by students 21 and over, but it is mostly house parties. There are plenty of big dance parties at the frats and off campus houses on the weekends if that is what you're looking for. Many also choose to party with friends in their rooms'. Whitman promotes responsible decision making which means, its your choice to drink or not, and as long as you don't get out of control they are pretty relaxed about room parties.

Nightlife

During the weekdays, the nightlife in terms of parties are non-existent, because students are generally studying or hanging out very low-key. During this time, there are usually lectures to go to, as well as events put on by WEB. For instance, last week, the "love doctor" came to visit and afterwards, a mixing session took place. On the weekends, there are parties as well as alternative events, such as open-mic nights and simply hanging out in your own dorm. This upcoming Friday, a residence hall is putting on a party titled "Rave in the Pit." There's always something to do.