Whereas many colleges charge students for housing accommodations over breaks, Whitman offers the service free of charge during the academic year. In addition, every international student is given the option of having a friendship family, a family from the community with whom they are able to build a relationship in order to support their transition to school in the United States.
After successful runs in 2011, both Sweets teams set their sights high and decided to compete in the Division I National Championships for the second year in a row. Although both teams competed well against stiff competition at DI Regionals, neither qualified for Nationals.
After a season that saw Whitman sweep through the competition and go undefeated at the DIII Conference Tournament, the Whitman women's Ultimate team sets its sights on DI regionals and success on a national scale.
