Academic Resources Orientation Schedule
The Pre-Orientation schedule is provided to Wheaton freshmen and their families to assist them with the transition to college. Please be aware that the schedule and locations are subject to change. Please re-visit for updates.
Thursday, August 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Check-In
Atrium, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
New students sign in to receive your room keys and information packets.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Emerson Dining Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Welcome Session
Meet staff and current students and learn more about academic resources at Wheaton.
Kollett Hall
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
College Writing Workshop: Strategies for successful writing during your college career.
1960's room, Balfour Hood
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Panel discussion for Parents only: Meet staff and learn about our mission to help your son or daughter successfully transition to college.
New Yellow Parlor, Balfour Hood
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free time for students and families before family departure.
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Panel discussion for Students only: Meet current students and hear their stories.
Kollett Hall
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Chase Dining Hall
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
Game Night
"And BINGO was his Name 0!"
Come chill out at the Lyons Den for some old-school fun! While
enjoying some cookies and a little taste from Wheaton's own Coffee
House.Come and meet some new friends.
Friday, August 28
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Chase Dining Room
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about technology to assist your with learning.
Wallace Library
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Visit the Bookstore
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get your photos taken for IDs.
Balfour-Hood
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Chase Dining Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Seminar: The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself
Chase Small Dining Room
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mastering the Maze
Dance Studio, Balfour Hood
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Arranging your accommodations for classes: What you need to know.
Kollett Hall
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner
Chase Dining Hall
Jump in and cool off! Enjoy splashing around with your friends, inflatables and snacks while listening to music above AND below water. This pool party will sure be one you won't want to miss!
9pm-Midnight
Pool, Haas Athletic Center
Saturday, August 29
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast and evaluation of your pre-orientation experience.
Chase Small Dining Hall
9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Suggestions before New Student Orientation begins...
Meet individually with the OA's to talk about their Wheaton experiences.
Check on bookstore orders, schedules, e-mail.
Set up accommodations for your fall classes with the Assistant Dean.