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Wheaton is a community of individuals whose experiences, interests and ideas make the college the amazing place it is. Transfer students are an essential part of that community. Wherever you are in your college journey, Wheaton welcomes you.

Wheaton staff and faculty will work with you during the admission process and after enrollment to help you make the most of your previous college experience and find the path at Wheaton that best builds on your skills and prepares you for a successful future. The college’s curriculum is designed to both guide and support you in your education and give you the freedom to map out a route to professional life that is right for you, right now.

Deadlines and Requirements

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Please reach out with any questions related to the transfer application and admission process.

Kristen Cahalane-Petchar ’05
Office of Admission
508-286-8251
Fax: 508-286-8271
[email protected]

Transfer Credit

Wheaton is a partner school of Transferology, a nationwide database that allows you to see which courses will transfer to Wheaton before applying. Wheaton has a flexible transfer credit policy. If you do not see your course(s), please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to review the course.

Check if your courses will transfer to Wheaton:

Visit Transferology

Please note that these results are unofficial. All admitted students will be provided an official transfer credit evaluation.

Massachusetts Community College Transfer Guarantee

Wheaton is proud to offer guaranteed admission to qualified transfer students from Massachusetts Community Colleges. Learn more about the program, scholarship opportunities and application process.

Learn more about MA Transfer Guarantee

Transfer Student Success

According to student survey data from the past five years, transfer students attending Wheaton have found great success in developing skills and finding relevant outcomes after graduation.

93%

Critical Thinking

Transfer students saying their experience at Wheaton contributed to gains in thinking critically and analytically

92%

Opportunities

Transfer students finding employment, attending graduate school or achieving fellowship/service opportunities *

6.6

Faculty interaction

Transfer students from the past five years rated their quality of interactions with faculty a 6.6 out of 7, with 7 being excellent

Where transfer students are coming from

Wheaton College is a destination for transfer students looking to complete their undergraduate degree at a nationally recognized small private college with an innovative educational model. Wheaton transfer students come from institutions of all types – small private colleges, large universities, and community colleges. These students all have one thing in common – they are looking for somewhere to not just complete their education, but also somewhere they can call home. Below is a sample of schools from which many of our transfer applicants come.

Boston College
Boston University
Hobart and Williams Colleges
Merrimack College
Saint Michael’s College
UMass Amherst

UMass Boston
University of Connecticut
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of Southern Maine
Most of the MA Community College System*

*Wheaton College has recently signed on to the MA Guarantee Program, which provides for a simple process to expedite transferring from a Massachusetts community college.

This is Home

Where the community inspires and potential thrives

Hear from recent transfer students

Sarah Fenton, international relations

Lenox, Massachusetts

“For me, the transfer process was pretty seamless. The admission representatives made it very easy to contact them with any questions I had, the application was very straightforward, and it felt less stressful than the initial application process when I was a senior in high school.”

Daniel Alexandre, business and management and music

Boston, Massachusetts

“I was looking for a school that would give me the resources and attention I needed to learn as much as possible and get connected to a strong network. I’m privileged to have access to my professors, advisors and the staff on campus because they bring a willingness to invest in the students both academically and professionally.”

Jo Rothman, creative writing

Natick, Massachusetts

“I like that everyone knows someone—if I’m looking for resources, a ride, a place to eat, or someone to help me with a project, there’s always someone who can point me in the right direction.”

Juliana Bauer, biology

Framingham, Massachusetts

“When transferring I was longing for a school that would have a great science program with multiple opportunities, and a place that had a sense of community. I decided to transfer to Wheaton because as soon as I stepped on campus I felt like I belonged here. The students and faculty were very welcoming and extremely helpful.”

Abhi Chaudhary, economics

Kathmandu, Nepal

“The best thing for me is the awesome professors at Wheaton. I really admire how they are so knowledgeable, supportive, encouraging, and cool. I like how we can reach out to them for anything, be it academics, social life or career. I also like that we have so many different things to do on campus; there is some club, group, or space for everyone.”

Emily Laframboise, elementary education and psychology

Cornwall, Vermont

“Transferring to Wheaton, I felt very supported by my transfer advisor and was given a lot of time and information to make sure it was the right fit for me. I was nervous about transferring but can confidently say I made the right choice. I am very grateful to have access to an excellent education and professors and admire the sense of community Wheaton strives to give its students.”

Hannah Lee Grant, business and management

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

“Transferring to Wheaton is by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. After touring the beautiful campus, I knew Wheaton was the place for me. Everyone is so welcoming and the admissions team made the application process easy and straightforward. Wheaton is a great school for anyone looking for plentiful resources, personalized relationships with faculty and professors, and an accepting community where you will make connections that will last a lifetime.”

Charlotte Gedraitis, biology

Carver, Massachusetts

“The process of transferring to Wheaton was pretty painless. Faculty were there to help every step of the way and to answer all of my many questions! Since transferring, Wheaton has become a second home. A place of vibrant, inclusive, community, ample hands-on education experiences, and plenty of smiling faces. Wheaton was just the place I had been searching for and has brought so much joy into my educational journey!”

*outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 71% for the classes of 2014-2018