Join us for a special fall event
Parents and students, explore Wheaton together.
- Fridays at Wheaton: October 3 or October 24
- Connection:
November 13-14
Sign up for the admissions event 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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This fall, families have several exceptional opportunities to find out why so many people call Wheaton home. Spend a Friday with us, or take part in our two-day event called Connection. We can’t wait for you to experience a community where faith and academics go hand-in-hand.
On the agenda
- Enjoy a student-led campus tour
- Attend chapel to see where we worship as a community
- Sit in on a class of your choosing
- Eat in Anderson Commons (our dining hall is consistently ranked among the top in the nation!)
- Attend panels on financial aid, student life, and more
- Explore our Christ at the Core curriculum and majors at an academic fair
- Check out our Conservatory of Music
(At Connection, we also host a Game Night and an optional overnight stay for students in our residence halls!)
Can’t make an event? See all of our visit options.
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 Wheaton Connection 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.
Coming to Connection? Current Wheaton students are excited to host visiting students overnight in their residence hall rooms to give you a full look at community life at Wheaton!
Overnight hosting for visiting students will be assigned on a first come first served basis. We will make every attempt to accommodate all overnight hosting requests, but this is not guaranteed. Please register by 2 weeks ahead of your event date if you would like to stay with one of our current student hosts.
We’re only able to accommodate high school juniors and seniors in the residence halls. Any other prospective students, parents and family members who plan to attend will need to stay at a nearby hotel.
If you have a friend or family member who is a current Wheaton student, you’d be welcome to stay with them! Just list them as a ‘prearranged host’ on your registration form and connect with them about your visit dates.
Join us for a special fall event.
Wheaton is a place to call home. Come see for yourself! Attend a one-day Fridays at Wheaton or sign up for Connection, our two-day event.
Can’t make an event? See all of our visit options.