Explore Wheaton your way
We welcome visitors year-round through personalized Daily Visits.
Register for the day and time that works best for you and your family.
Meet our faculty of world-class Christian scholars
Tour our beautiful campus nestled in the suburbs of Chicago
See what makes Wheaton a Top 10 Christian College
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Join us for a personalized visit and get a feel for what life as a Wheatie is like. Plus: If you visit and submit your application by February 15, 2026, you’ll be eligible for our $1,000 Melvin E. Banks Welcome Center Scholarship (renewable for up to eight semesters with full-time enrollment at Wheaton!).
On the agenda
When you select your visit date, you can add optional experiences like faculty meetings, overnight residence hall stays, music information sessions, and more.
- 8:45 a.m. | Check-In
- 9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Kick‑Off
- 9:20 a.m. | Campus Tour (afternoon tour option at 2:30 p.m.)
- 10:40 a.m. | Chapel
- 11:30 a.m.‑4:30 p.m. | Personalized Appointments
Where Our Grads are Changing the World:
Our students like to say: “Life is good at Wheaton.”
Why choose Wheaton?
Adventurous Academics
With our 70+ majors, minors, concentrations, and certificates, you can dive deep into the subjects you’re passionate about. Meanwhile, Christ at the Core, our exceptional general education experience, offers a broad and distinctly Christian exposure to the arts and sciences.
Excellence in Action
Whether you’re onstage or on the field, serving the community or studying abroad, you’ll find excellence and faith all across the board. Learn more about our All-American athletics teams, Conservatory of Music, clubs, organizations, and everywhere else Wheaties pursue their talents.
Easy Access to Chicago
Hop on a train just a block off campus, and all the cultural, social, economic, and artistic opportunities of downtown Chicago are yours to explore (only 25 miles east!). Chicago is the perfect place to start and advance your career.
A Community of Belonging & Friendship
From prayer gatherings and worship nights to hip-hop battles and Christmas celebrations, you’ll experience a phenomenal sense of community unlike any other. Where lifelong friendships start, and your whole self is celebrated and respected.
Frequently Asked Questions
To attend Wheaton, you should be able to affirm our mission and Community Covenant. Our mission is to develop whole persons who will build the church and benefit society worldwide “For Christ and His Kingdom.” Our Community Covenant is a shared commitment to cultivate a community of Christians who live, learn, work, serve, and worship together. Living in this kind of community is like no other—it’s a place of grace where you’ll make lifelong, life-changing friends and be surrounded by caring mentors and guides.
For Early Action I, applications are due October 15. For Early Action II, November 15. And for Regular Decision I and II, January 15 and February 15. We offer both our own application and the Common App.
Yes! Each year, Wheaton College provides more than $50 million in financial aid to students based on merit and financial need. Nearly 90 percent of new first-year students receive some combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work-study to help make their Wheaton experience affordable.
Not at all! Family members (especially parents) are strongly encouraged to attend daily visits with their student. All of the sessions on the schedule are open for parents to join. Students and parents are encouraged to “divide and conquer”, with parents and guests invited to attend informational sessions while students attend class.
Let us show you around.
Wheaton is a place to call home. Come see for yourself! Sign up for a campus visit.