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Most students choose to live off campus after their sophomore year (since sophomores are still required to live on campus unless they petition otherwise), and it’s generally pretty convenient. Whitman owns quite a few off-campus houses, and students who want a Whitman-owned house enter into a lottery for specific ones. It’s also pretty easy to find houses around campus that aren’t Whitman-owned that are inexpensive to rent, and many of these houses have been passed down from Whitman students to other Whitman students over the years. Many of the landlords also understand that many Whitman students need places to live and desire off-campus housing as well, so most landlords understand when it comes to students’ needs.

In terms of off-campus housing being worthwhile, rent in Walla Walla is very reasonable, often being cheaper than the housing costs of living on Whitman’s campus (except for having to furnish your off-campus place). A small number of students just don’t bother. Overall, off-campus housing is a popular and easy option, but just make sure to be open-minded about entering the lottery and not too choosy about new, high-quality houses.

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Off-Campus Housing at Whitman College

dpowell

'14

Political Science and Government

4.6

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Convenient Housing

Because Whitman is so small you don't have to look far for off campus housing, most are within a few blocks. Prices are also very reasonable because of Walla Walla's small size. As for parking, it is uncommon to have to park more than a block from wherever you want to go.

Feb 08, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Whitman College

wallasquared

'12

Physical Sciences

4.2

A-

Lots of Options

There is tons of off-campus housing within a few blocks of campus. Quite a few off-campus houses are closer to classrooms than several of the dorms. Rent is not a whole lot cheaper than living on campus in the dorms but you save a TON of money on food not having to be on the meal plan. The cheapest houses go fast so its not common for groups of people to start securing houses a year or more before they plan to move in.

Jan 23, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Whitman College

AWhittie

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

5.0

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Houses to Rent Galore - and They're So Cute!

Most people live off campus junior and senior year. Why? Because there's always housing available that's reasonably priced, super close to campus and cute. Most houses are tradiationally rented to Whitman students so they are setup perfectly for college kids all living together, have names and personalities based on the type of people who tend to live in the house and are just overall nice.

Nov 26, 2011

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