Early Decision

If Wheaton is your first choice college, you may apply as an Early Decision 1 or Early Decision 2 (ED 1 or ED 2) candidate. Apply via the Common Application (by selecting Wheaton College, MA) or the Coalition for College Application.

Wheaton’s ED 1 and ED 2 plans are binding agreements. If admitted, you will be expected to enroll at Wheaton and withdraw all applications you have initiated at other colleges. You, your high school counselor, and a parent or guardian must also sign the Early Decision Agreement form (pdf), which is part of the Common Application. If you apply via the Coalition for College Application, you must upload a completed copy of the Early Decision Agreement form (pdf).

The deadlines and requirements for financial aid vary based upon application plan and according to whether or not you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Please visit our financial aid website for details.

Early Action

If you’re not ready to commit to Early Decision admission but would like your admission decision before April 1, Early Action (EA) is a great option. Students admitted through EA have until May 1 to accept their Wheaton offer of admission.

Please note: All deadlines are by 11:59 p.m. in the time zone from which you are submitting the application.

Application Deadlines
Application Plan Admission Deadline Admission Notification
Early Decision 1 Nov. 15 by Dec. 15
Early Action Nov. 15 by Jan. 15
Early Decision 2 Jan. 15 by Feb. 1
Regular Decision fall entry Jan. 15 by March 31
Regular Decision spring entry Nov. 15 on a rolling basis

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