Welcome to Wheaton! The days and months ahead are sure to be filled with new beginnings as you enter life at Wheaton. In order to make your transition to “Wheaton student” as smooth as possible, we need to make sure you submit all of the necessary information before coming to campus in the fall.
If you plan to enroll at Wheaton, you need to submit the following required items:
- Confirm your enrollment. An advance deposit of $300 is due by May 1 or the date indicated on your acceptance letter (whichever is later). Since the deposit reserves your place, confirmations submitted after May 1 will be placed on a waiting list. The deposit is non-refundable after May 1. Upon enrollment, the deposit will be credited to your tuition.
- A final high school transcript (new first-year students only) showing final class rank (if available), grades for your senior year, and the date of graduation. All coursework must be completed satisfactorily. The transcript must have an approved seal and/or signature and come directly from your school. Please be sure to request this before you graduate since some school offices close for the summer. Submit this to the Undergraduate Admissions office.
- A final college transcript if you are enrolled in any college or dual enrollment courses. All coursework must be completed satisfactorily. Submit this to the Undergraduate Admissions office.
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and housing before they submit their deposit and enrollment confirmation form.
| Date Due | Material | Office | ||
| Ongoing |
Create your NetID account, which gives you access to the Wheaton Portal and official @my.wheaton.edu address. |
Academic and Institutional Technology | ||
| Ongoing (first-years) |
Sign up for housing. Information is mailed out within one month of acceptance for first-year students, by June 1 for transfer students (see June items below). Requests are given priority by the date and time they are submitted to the Residence Life Office through the Wheaton Portal account; roommate requests are honored until June 1. You are encouraged to sign up for housing even if you have not yet finalized your college enrollment decision. |
Residence Life | ||
| Ongoing |
Review the Wheaton College Community Covenant as you prepare to join our campus community. |
Admissions | ||
| Ongoing |
Review the General Education Testing information to see what general education requirements may be waived and how many college credit hours will be granted for AP, IB, SAT Subject, SAT, and ACT exam scores. |
Registrar | ||
| Ongoing |
Set a foundation for your Wheaton College experience: an Introductory course in Spiritual Formation' that is proven to enhance your transition. Register for Wheaton Passage. |
HoneyRock | ||
| Ongoing |
Receive emails regarding entrance medical requirements and deadlines at your @mywheaton.edu email account. If necessary, schedule a physical exam with your doctor. *If you will be a student-athlete, please be sure to take both the SHS physical form and the Wheaton College Athletics form to the physical to have the doctor complete. |
Student Health Services | ||
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January 15 |
Submit your FAFSA in order to receive priority processing. You may check the status of your application by logging into the Wheaton Portal. |
Student Financial Services | ||
| Beginning January |
Students who have applied for financial aid will receive a letter and email, inviting them to electronically review and accept the aid offered. Since awards cannot be prepared until all required documents are received, you can check for outstanding requirements by logging into the Wheaton Portal. |
Student Financial Services | ||
| May 1 (or date indicated on acceptance letter) |
Return your enrollment confirmation form and $300 deposit to the Admissions Office if you plan to attend Wheaton. Confirm your enrollment online. (Due by May 1st or the date indicated in your acceptance letter, whichever is later.) Enrollment deposits from non-U.S. banks: Please contact our office for information about paying your enrollment deposit from a non-U.S. bank. |
Admissions | ||
| Mid-May |
Receive Christ at the Core general education, competency, and course placement testing information by mail. You can find the electronic version of this mailing here. |
Registrar | ||
| By June 1 (transfers) |
Receive residence life and instructions for registering for housing online. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis - according to the date you registered online. You can fill out the housing "profile" to help you find roommate(s) with whom you will be most compatible. |
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| Early June (transfers) |
Online Fall Registration begins for transfer students. |
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| June |
Receive information from Orientation Committee about the exciting things they have planned for you at our required August 23-27 new student orientation! A fee will be added to each student’s account. Orientation Committee has been working hard to prepare to welcome you to campus! |
Student Activities | ||
| June |
Review that you have health insurance in the Wheaton area, or purchase health insurance before coming to Wheaton. It is required for travel abroad and varsity athletes. F1 Visa students are automatically enrolled. Learn more about recommended coverage. |
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| End of June (first-years) |
First-years: Receive your class registration details. |
Registrar | ||
| July 1 |
Priority date: Accept financial aid package items through the response form located in the "Financial Aid" section of the Wheaton Portal. |
Student Financial Services | ||
| July 1 |
Complete the Freshman Registration Questionnaire, sent via email to your my.wheaton.edu email address. |
Registrar | ||
| Early July |
Receive your fall semester bill. If applicable, sign up for the Wheaton College Payment Plan. Information about your student account is also available through the Wheaton Portal. |
Student Accounts | ||
| Mid-July |
First-years begin Online Class Registration |
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| Mid-July |
Receive your housing and roommate assignment, which will be emailed to your @my.wheaton.edu email account. |
Residence Life | ||
| July 15 |
Deadline to submit your medical records (including medical history, physical and immunizations form and tuberculosis screening) to Student Health Services if you were accepted before June 30 or if you are going on Wheaton Passage. There may be a late fee of $100 and/or a registration hold assessed for incomplete records. *If you will be a student-athlete, please be sure to take both the SHS physical form and the Wheaton College Athletics form to the physical to have the doctor complete. |
Athletics | ||
| Late July |
New students will be notified via email when their registration has been processed. You may view your schedule online by logging into the Wheaton Portal. |
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| August |
If you plan to work on or off campus in any capacity, please check online for a list of approved documentation to bring to campus. The correct documents are required in order to be employed in the United States. |
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| August |
Begin to familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar of this upcoming school year. |
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| August |
Wondering what to pack? Review our list of things to bring to campus (plus a list of what not to bring). You can also review our Housing FAQ page as you prepare to live on campus. |
Student Engagement | ||
| August |
HoneyRock's Wheaton Passage program for freshmen and transfers begins. |
Wheaton Passage | ||
| August 22 |
Early arrival students (Wheaton Passage participants, music majors, MKs, TCKs, and International Students) move into residence halls. |
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| August 23 |
Residence halls open for all new students. |
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| August 22-27 |
New Student Orientation for freshmen and transfers |
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| August 23 |
Passport to Wheaton - Orientation sessions for Missionary Kids, Third Culture Kids, and International students |
International Student Programs | ||
| August 28 |
Fall semester classes begin |
