You’ve already built a foundation for your college education. Now it’s time to find the place where you truly belong. Whether you’re looking for a welcoming community, expanded academic opportunities, or a fresh start, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. Review the key deadlines and application requirements below to begin your transfer journey.
| Application Plan | Deadline | Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer (fall entry) | May 1 | On rolling basis |
| Transfer (spring entry) | November 15 | On rolling basis |
Admission Application
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 website. There is no application fee.
If you have applied to the college within the past calendar year (two semesters), you can reapply through the Wheaton Portal in lieu of the Common App. Connect with Kristen Cahalane-Petchar, Coordinator of Transfer Admission, should you need assistance.
Required Credentials
Academic Transcripts
(High school and college)
Please submit official high school and college transcripts (from every college/university attended). Please note: applicants from international colleges/universities may be required to have their credentials reviewed by a professional evaluation service. Please contact Kristen Cahalane-Petchar for more information.
College Official’s Report
The College Official’s Report form found on the Common Application for Transfer Students must be submitted by an official at your current or most recent college or university.
Mid-Term Report Form
Students currently enrolled in college courses must submit an up-to-date Mid-Term Report Form (part of the Common Application) detailing progress for each course.
Instructor Evaluation
Please submit a recommendation from an instructor who has taught you within the last two years.
English proficiency (non-native English speakers only)
Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate their English proficiency in order to be considered for admission. Wheaton does not provide an English as a Second Language program, but does offer a writing course and skills course that students whose first language is other than English may be required to take in their first year. Applicants whose first language is other than English may demonstrate proficiency in one the following ways.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
Recommended score of 85
Wheaton College Code: 3963
Wheaton College accepts TOEFL MyBest scores, sometimes referred to as superscores - IELTS
Recommended score of 6.5
Wheaton College Code: 5109 - Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)
Recommended score of 61 - Duolingo English Test (DET) with interview
Recommended score of 125
English proficiency may also be established by successful completion of at least four years at a high school, or two years at a college or university, where English is the principal language of instruction . All coursework other than a foreign language must be taught in standard English language and not English as a Second Language courses.
Financial Aid Application (non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents only)
Wheaton offers limited need-based financial aid to international students based on a combination of financial need and academic performance. Applicants who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the International Student Certification of Finances form after you apply for admission to Wheaton. This form will be located in your admission portal and is specific to you.
Optional Credentials
(Test scores, writing sample, portfolio)
Standardized Test Scores (SAT, ACT)
The submission of standardized test results is optional for all candidates.
Optional Portfolio
You may submit additional materials in support of your application to provide the Admission Committee with evidence of particular strengths, talents, interests, experiences or accomplishments.
First, indicate on the Common Application or Coalition for College Application that you intend to submit one or both types of optional materials listed below. Next, Wheaton will send you instructions for uploading materials through your Wheaton Applicant Portal.
There is no fee to submit supplemental materials. Please submit optional materials by your application deadline whenever possible. These submissions are entirely optional. Omitting them will have no effect on your application.
Creative Arts Portfolio
If you’d like our faculty to review your creative work, we invite you to share a portfolio in any of the following disciplines:
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- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Film and New Media
- Music Performance including voice
- Theatre/Drama
- Visual Arts and Design
Supplemental Materials
In collaboration with the Learning Policy Institute’s Reimagining College Access Initiative, Wheaton offers the option to submit supplemental materials to provide additional context about your strengths, talents, interests, experiences or potential to succeed at Wheaton.
These optional materials allow you to showcase in detail what makes you unique and may include a report, publication, presentation, research project, entrepreneurial pursuit, reflection essay, community engagement project or another sample of work that has meaningful significance to you.
Include a brief description with each submission that responds to the following:
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- What are you submitting?
- What do you hope we will learn about you from this submission, and why is that important to you?
- What was your role in this work? This is required only for submissions highlighting work completed as part of a group.
Financial Aid
Financial aid for admitted students is determined based on a combined assessment of financial eligibility and the overall academic strength of the candidate. U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Wheaton FAFSA code number is 002227. Non-U.S. citizens should submit the International Student Financial Aid Application Form. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at 508-286-8232 or [email protected].
The International Student Certification of Finances Form will be located in your admission portal after you submit your application.
Contact Us
Questions regarding these application materials or other aspects of the admission process may be directed to:
Kristen Cahalane-Petchar ’05
Office of Admission
508-286-8251
Fax: 508-286-8271
[email protected]
Office of Student Financial Services
508-286-8232
Fax: 508-286-3787
[email protected]