On day 2 of Winter Orientation you’ll meet Wheaton’s Provost and Dean of Students and get an in-depth look at our unique Compass Curriculum. You’ll also learn about the many student resources available throughout your journey at Wheaton. This is a great time to connect with fellow new students and experience first-hand our welcoming and inclusive community.

Day 2 Schedule: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

*All new students are required to attend the full day and extended orientation session*

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Breakfast with Provost McCormack and Dean Parker
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room

9:30 a.m. – Curriculum Overview and the Advising Team
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Dolores Radlo, Dean of Advising

10:20 a.m. – Orientation Leader Real Talk

10:30 a.m. – The Honor Code Code and Community Expectations
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Zack Irish, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Tim Jordan, Assistant Dean for Residential Life

11:05 a.m. – Student Supports
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Ashley Noyes, Assistant Dean of Students
Kate Puopolo, Associate Dean for Wellness and the Director of the Counseling Center

11:35 a.m. – Orientation Leader Real Talk

12:00 p.m. – Lunch with Advising and Accessibility Services
Kollett Hall, Filene Center

1:15 p.m. – Bystander Intervention and Response to Sexual and Gender-based Misconduct
Discovery Center, Classroom 3346
Caraline Somerville, Title IX Coordinator and Bias Incident Response Officer

Content Notice: Students should note that this session will raise topics and discussion of sensitive topics relating to these policies, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Students are encouraged to attend and step out if time or space are needed during the presentation. If a student feels they unable to attend the session due to the topic area, they should contact [email protected] to discuss alternative options for receiving the important information from the session.

2:15 p.m. – Orientation Leader Real Talk

2:30 p.m. – Resource Fair
Diana Davis Spencer ’60 Cafe

3:15 p.m. – Building an Inclusive Community
Discovery Center, Classroom 3346
Luis Paredes, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity and Belonging

4:00 p.m. – Orientation Leader Real Talk

4:15 p.m. – Closing Activity
Discovery Center, Classroom 3346

5:00 p.m. – Dinner
Chase Dining Hall

Winter Orientation 2024 Day 1 Schedule

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.