Wheaton students are expected to become familiar with the information contained the Student Handbook and any official notices issued by offices of the college. Institutional notices are distributed via campus mail and Wheaton email. Just as they are expected to check their campus mailboxes and to read official institutional communications, Wheaton students are responsible for insuring that their Wheaton email is active and frequently checked.
This Student Handbook provides information about policies, procedures, regulations, and resources at Wheaton College. This document does not include Academic policies and procedures, as they are found in the College’s Catalog (https://catalog.wheatoncollege.edu/). All students are responsible for regularly reviewing, understanding, and adhering to the policies, procedures, and regulations outlined in this document, the College Catalog, and Residential Life Policies, and any changes made to it during the academic year.
The information contained in this Student Handbook is in effect at the date of publication, August 15, 2024. The Student Handbook does not constitute a contract. The contents of the Student Handbook neither create expressed nor implied contractual obligations on Wheaton College. The contents of the Student Handbook can be changed, modified, or updated at the sole discretion of the College at any time. As a result, all rules, regulations, procedures, and policies of Wheaton College are subject to change through the appropriate departments, divisions, and offices at any time.
The 2024-2025 Student Handbook (pdf)
Academic
General college policies
- Affirmative Action via Staff Handbook (pdf)
- Bias Incident Policy & Reporting
- Fire safety
- Hazing
- Intellectual property
- Parking
- Discrimination and Harassment Policies
- Smoking
- Technology acceptable use
Students
- Costs and payments
- Accessibility Services
- Financial aid
- Fund-raising on campus
- Leaves of absence & withdrawals
- Meal plan
- Title IX Policy