2021 Spring Symposia Each year, graduating seniors in the Whittier Scholars Program (WSP) present their year-long independent projects in a series of evening symposia. Symposia are open to the public, …
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Student Ambassadors
Whittier Scholars Ambassadors The WSP student ambassadors’ goal is to serve as the liaison between the program’s faculty and students. Feel free to reach out to them with questions, concerns, …
Description and Goal
Whittier Scholars Program Mission and Goals The Whittier Scholars Program offers students the opportunity to pursue a self-designed education at Whittier College. The Program embodies Whittier College’s mission and values …
When should plan my Off-Campus Experience?
Is WSP for you?
Is the Whittier Scholars Program for you? This is a very brief overview of how the program works. For answers to additional specific questions, visit our FAQ page. To learn …
Josh Morales Senior Symposium
Senior Symposium All Whittier Scholars seniors give a public presentation of their capstone projects. These annual symposia feature an incredible array of student work, from neurobiological research, to business proposals, …
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions How do I know the Whittier Scholars Program (WSP, or “Scholars”) is right for me? You are guided through a process of discovery in steps. First, meet …

Self-Designed Majors
Recent Majors created by Whittier Scholars graduates Students in the Whittier Scholars Program can design individualized majors and minors, as well as pursue any existing major at the College. Below …
How to Schedule your Educational Design Meeting
The Educational Design Process How does the individualized design process begin? The Educational Design process lies at the heart of the Whittier Scholars Program. Each year, students participate in …
2019/2020 Self-designed Pathways
Our 2019/2020 graduates have created self-designed majors and minors, and many have also added pre-defined (from the catalog) courses of study into their individualized pathways as well.