Welcome class of 2016

Welcome to Wheaton!

To help you quickly settle in and find your way around campus, here are 6 quick facts with links to more information for getting started at Wheaton:

Wallace Library

The Wallace Library is your main place to study, socialize, do group work, and access your academic materials (e.g. your class reserves). You can also borrow from HELIN, a group of 10 libraries that includes Wheaton.
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Picking up and sending mail

Mail and packages can be picked up & sent at the campus mail room, which is located in the basement of the Balfour-Hood centre.
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Getting essential software

We have everything you need to get started. You'll probably need Microsoft Office ASAP; Wheaton has an arrangement with Microsoft that allows students to download and use it for free.
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Printing

There are many public printers available across campus; the biggest collection is in the library. It's easiest to print from a public computer, but it is possible to buy software that will allow you to print from your personal computer.
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Connecting to Wheaton systems

How to connect to our wired & wireless networks, access your email, get to onCourse (our digital classroom system), and use Wheaton resources from off-campus
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Getting a computer

We strongly recommend that you have your own laptop; fortunately, we have arrangements with Dell and Apple that can get you attractive student discounts
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By the way, Library and Information Services (LIS) manages the Library, digital technology, and the campus mail and copy centers.

Need a Job?

LIS is also a major source of student employment on campus; see our student employment page for more information

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