Gateway Program Application

The Gateway Program is meant to encourage Walla Walla Community College students, particularly those from low-income, first-generation, or other underrepresented backgrounds, to explore a liberal arts education at Whitman College.

The program is only available for WWCC students who will graduate with their AA degree in the upcoming spring term (i.e. Spring 2026). Admitted Gateway students will have the opportunity to take 1-2 courses during Whitman's spring semester (mid-January to early May). Gateway students are also encouraged to apply to Whitman as a Fall 2026 Transfer applicant to complete their bachelor's degree.

The Gateway Program application opens on August 1 and closes on November 15. Decisions are released by early December.

For application information, contact Makaya Kekoa Resner, Assistant Director of Admission (DEIA focus). For Advising/Course Registration information, contact Juli Dunn, Assistant Vice President of Student Life.

Biographical Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Preferred Name

Pronouns

Email Address*

Mobile Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Birthdate*

Citizenship Status*

Gender Identity

Are you a first generation student? (Select yes if you're the first in your immediate family to pursue a bachelor's degree)

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High School Information
High school you graduated from* CEEB code (hidden) High School Graduation Date* High School Graduation Date*

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College or University Information
College Name* CEEB code (hidden) Start Date Start Date Expected End Date Expected End Date Are you a degree-seeking candidate from this college? Are you a degree-seeking candidate from this college? Yes No Are you pursuing a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree? (Associate in Arts & Sciences) Are you pursuing a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree? (Associate in Arts & Sciences) Yes No If you're not pursuing the DTA associate degree, please write in your degree intentions. How many quarters do you have left to complete your current degree?* Upload a copy of your most current college transcript*

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Current Institution Courses
List any courses you plan to take at your current institution that are not reflected on your transcript. Course Number Course Title

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Whitman Courses
Please list one or two Whitman courses in which you hope to enroll. You can review the courses offered at Whitman College through the course catalog. Admission to the Gateway program does not guarantee enrollment in the class(es) you list below. If selected, Juli Dunn will meet with you to finalize your course selection based on your interests and availability. Course Title Course Department Select one or more academic departments of interest

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Personal Statement & Letter of Recommendation

Please provide the name and email address of the faculty member that will be providing a recommendation. They should send their recommendation letter directly to the Admission Office at application@whitman.edu.

Faculty Name

Faculty Department or Title

Faculty Email

Finally, tell us what you hope to gain from a semester at Whitman College. You're encouraged to include examples of academic and extracurricular opportunities you wish to explore. Please limit your answer to 500 words.*