Bachelor in Design and Visual Communications (Bachelor's)

Whitman College in Walla Walla is a selective liberal arts college known for close faculty mentorship, small class sizes and an emphasis on critical thinking across the arts, sciences and social sciences. The curriculum encourages depth in a chosen major alongside interdisciplinary exploration, and students benefit from direct access to faculty and plentiful opportunities for undergraduate research, internships and hands-on learning.

The college fosters a tight knit campus community where collaborative learning and personalized advising support academic growth and career preparation. Campus life includes student organizations, service projects and leadership development programs that help international students integrate and build networks. Whitman s approach prepares graduates to adapt to complex global challenges through strong written and oral communication skills and reflective inquiry.

International applicants should highlight academic readiness, intellectual curiosity and the value they bring to a diverse residential community. Whitman offers resources for academic support, career advising and study away options, and its alumni network can be an asset for internships and graduate school placements. For students seeking a focused liberal arts experience with personalized guidance, Whitman combines academic rigor and community engagement in a supportive setting.

Students study applied visual arts, learning general principles and techniques for communicating ideas and information. They also learn to package products for business and consumer audiences in digital and other formats.

This field may prepare students for work in applied art media. It supports careers and applications in communicating ideas, information, and product packaging for business and consumer audiences.

For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 50% of applicants.