At Wheaton, you’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, work experience, global perspective, and soft skills employers seek—giving you a competitive advantage in your chosen field. It’s what we call The Wheaton Edge.
You’ll explore your passions and interests across the liberal arts and sciences through our unique Compass Curriculum. You’ll gain diverse perspectives across disciplines with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on campus, in the workplace, and in the world.
Plus, you’ll receive one-on-one support in our new Life and Career Design Institute. You’ll work with a Career Navigator to identify and pursue Wheaton experiences and a career path that align with your interests, values and goals. You’ll also have guaranteed access to internships and opportunities to participate in research projects, and study abroad enrichment programs.
The Wheaton Edge is your gateway to success. See where it will take you.
Breaking Down The Wheaton Edge
Explore all the ways a Wheaton education will enrich your personal and professional growth.
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Innovative Programs
The skills required in the workforce constantly evolve and so do we. We strive to enhance our academic programs and offer new opportunities to prepare you with the knowledge, skills and experience employers seek.
Flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum
- 100+ academic programs to pursue your interests and garner new ones
- New 4+1 Master’s Programs
- The Compass Curriculum combines a small number of requirements with many optional pathways, allowing you to personalize your education
- 100+ study abroad programs in 45 locations around the world and domestic study-away programs at locations here in the U.S.
- State-of-the-art laboratories, creative studios and makerspaces for experiential learning and research
Professional Mentorship
Your path is uniquely yours. We provide a dedicated team of faculty, academic, peer, and career advisors to support you every step of the way.
Supportive and connected community
- New Life and Career Design Institute to help you pursue your personal and professional goals
- 11:1 faculty-student ratio—small classes led by faculty with industry experience to connect classroom learning to careers
- The Filene Center for Academic Advising provides a dedicated network of staff, faculty and peer mentors
- Integrate academic and co-curricular experiences that align with your interests through our Mentored Academic Pathway (MAP)
- Support and guidance in creating independent majors
- Preparatory advising for graduate programs in architecture, communications, law, management, medicine, and teaching
Experiential Learning
Career-Connected Experiences
- Guaranteed access to internship funding as well as opportunities to participate in externships and faculty-led research projects
- In your second year, you’ll gain professional and leadership skills through the Sophomore Experience (SE)
- Make meaningful career connections on campus, within our alumni network, and in your field through the Life and Career Design Institute
- Our ideal location in proximity to three major cities (a half-hour to both Boston and Providence and a short train ride to New York City) provides close connections to organizations of all types and sizes
Leadership Experience
We believe that you’ll learn a lot and accomplish more when you’re empowered to be a leader. Here are some of the ways you can do just that.
Opportunities to shape the campus community
- 100+ student-run clubs and organizations
- Campus employment opportunities that provide engaging learning experiences as well as a paycheck
- An active Student Government Association run by a Student Senate comprising 15 elected student representatives
- 26 men’s and women’s NCAA Division III and Intercollegiate athletic teams and 16+ club and intramural sports
Sample Internships
Wheaton students gain a competitive edge with resume-enhancing internship experience. Here are some of the organizations where our students have interned: