Current status
Wheaton’s academic schedule is currently in between Summer Session 1 and Summer Session 2, which were both moved to remote course instruction and student operations. A phased return of staff began on June 15 and included essential service and operations staff beginning preparations for the fall semester, with classes scheduled to start on August 24.
Latest updates
Academic Experience
Information on class structure, changes to the academic calendar and protocols for advising and other academic-related experiences.
Housing, Residential Life & Dining
Information on student housing impact, student support services and changes to the dining experience.
Clubs & Campus Events
Guidance and restrictions for activities and events related to clubs, organizations, departments and all programming, including the limitation of campus visits.
Mitigating the Risk of Infection
Guidance on use of masks, protocols on social distancing, and building cleaning and disinfection.
Screening, Testing & Contact Tracing
Information and protocols on testing, symptom tracking, contact tracing, quarantine procedures, and medical assistance from our public health advisory group.
Travel & Staffing
Guidance and restrictions for student and employee travel as well as general protocols for staff.
Compliance
Faculty, staff and students will be expected to abide by these new initiatives, to support a safe and healthy campus reopening and, to assume personal responsibility for keeping themselves and others as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student leaders are working with the Dean of Students Office to develop a Community Compact to outline the shared responsibility within the community to foster a safe environment for all to live and learn.
