Chemistry - Environmental Studies

Interested in using science to address some of the most urgent environmental issues of our times? Looking to explore, understand and appreciate the interaction between different natural and ecological systems at the molecular level? As a chemistry - environmental studies major at Whitman, you will not only develop a deep understanding of the impact of chemical alterations and degradations on our environment but also gain the tools you need to do something about it.

• The Common Application.
• An official transcript of the secondary school record.
• A School Report completed by the applicant’s secondary school counselor.
• An academic recommendation from a secondary school teacher.
• A nonrefundable application fee of $50, remittance made payable to Whitman College. (Using guidelines distributed by the College Board for test fee waivers, applicants suffering financial hardship may have this fee waived by written request substantiated by a counselor or principal.) This fee will also be waived for applicants who submit by December 1.
• Optional: Scores on either of the following tests: the SAT, administered by the College Board, or the ACT, administered by ACT, Inc.
a) Whitman’s Test-Optional policy allows most candidates to choose whether or not they would like to submit an SAT or ACT score for review in the admission process. b) Candidates who were homeschooled or attended secondary schools that provide written evaluations rather than grades are strongly encouraged, but not required to submit SAT or ACT test results c) Early Decision candidates who plan to submit test scores should take one of the tests no later than October (Early Decision I) of the senior year in order that score reports may reach the Office of Admission by November 15. (Scores from the November and December test dates may be submitted for Early Decision II applicants.) d) Regular Decision candidates who plan to submit test scores should take one of tests no later than December in the senior year in order that score reports may reach the Office of Admission by January 15. Arrangements for taking the SAT or the ACT must be made directly with the testing agency, and the responsibility for making these arrangements rests with the candidate.
• Early Decision applicants must submit their Early Decision Agreement, which is available via the Common Application.