Admission

A place with boundless opportunity

All the choices that Wheaton offers are about one thing: providing truly individualized and life-changing education for undergraduate students. From the Compass curriculum to The Wheaton Edge, students are empowered to connect academic interests to career aspirations, with personalized support and professional mentorship.

Getting started

Wheaton provides a wide variety of support throughout your college search process in order to meet the diverse needs of our students. Select a pathway that aligns most to your individual situation to learn more about the application and enrollment process.

First-Year Students

You have not attended college since completing high school, homeschool, or obtaining a GED/HiSET or other high-school equivalency.

Transfer Students

You have not attended or attempted credit at Wheaton. You attended or attempted credit at another college since completing high school.

International Students

You are a non-U.S. citizen looking to matriculate at a welcoming U.S. college.

Admitted Students

You have been admitted as a new student at Wheaton and are looking to take the next step.

First-Year Students

You have not attended college since completing high school, homeschool, or obtaining a GED/HiSET or other high-school equivalency.

Wheaton’s application for first-year students is intended for students who have not previously attended college and is available via the Common Application under the listing Wheaton College MA.

To complete the online application, you’ll need to provide the following information:

Contact information and the term you’re applying for
Information about your high school and graduation or GED completion date
Your area of academic interest

Not sure what area of study is right for you? Explore our departments, majors and minors to find a program that aligns to your interests.

Applying to Wheaton

Transfer Students

You have not attended or attempted credit at Wheaton. You attended or attempted credit at another college since completing high school.

Wheaton may be the right place for you to continue your academic career as a transfer student. We are excited to learn more about your academic endeavors and experiences. We invite all applicants to connect with Kristen Cahalane-Petchar, Coordinator of Transfer Admission, should assistance be needed.

In order to be considered for admission to Wheaton College, please submit the Common Application for Transfer Students. This application can be found on the Common Application Web site.

Applying as a Transfer

International Students

You are a non-U.S. citizen looking to matriculate at a welcoming U.S. college.

Wheaton is a comfortable and friendly campus, with many resources available to support non-U.S. citizens through the application process, the matriculation at a U.S. college and adjusting to the college experience.

International students are an integral part of the Wheaton community. We put a great deal of value on intellectual and cultural diversity. Wheaton’s 1,700 students come from more than 70 countries, making our suburban campus feel very global.

International students typically have many questions about the application process as well as scholarships and financial aid. Visit the international Applicants page for detailed step-by-step instructions.

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Admitted Students

You have been admitted as a new student at Wheaton and are looking to take the next step.

We are excited to have you as a new member of our community.

The path to becoming a Lyon is filled with opportunities to connect with our community. We encourage you to register for Admitted Student Events to get a feel for what it is like to live and learn at Wheaton. We have informal chats with current students twice per week, so you can meet many members of the student body.

Check out the Admitted Students page for more information on the next steps, how to connect with us on social media and more.

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Visit Us

Check us out on campus with a tour or event visit.

We have also developed ways for you to experience Wheaton virtually, to assist you and your family as you make important decisions about college.

Visiting Wheaton

Campus Tour

Paying for college

A college education is one of the most important investments you will make. Student Financial Services is equally invested in making a Wheaton education within reach.

Tuition & Fees Aid & Merit Scholarships Affordability Net Price Calculator

Start college with a global adventure

WheaGo Global

First-Semester Study Abroad program

Kick-start your college career in one of the world’s great cities, immersed in an exciting cultural adventure and focused on your top academic interests.

Learn more about WheaGo Global

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Meet Our Staff

Our professional team of counselors are here every step of the way to help you through your college search process.

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The Basics

Some interesting facts about our current class of first-year students as well as some data on our entire student body — what they study, how they live, and how smart they are.

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