Day 2 Schedule: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

*All new, transfer, and WheaGo students are required to attend the full day and extended orientation session*

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Breakfast at the President’s House
President’s House
Join President Whelan and other members of the Wheaton Faculty and Staff for breakfast at the President’s House to start your experience on campus at Wheaton College

9:45 a.m. – Curriculum Overview and the Advising Team
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Learn about the unique Compass Curriculum, the Wheaton Advising model, and other academic support structures available to help you succeed in your transition to academics at Wheaton College

10:30 a.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
What is the real scoop?  This is the opportunity for student-to-student conversations about the topics being discussed today so you can get your questions answered by your peers before starting the semester.

10:45 p.m. – Bystander Intervention, Title IX and the College Response to Sex Discrimination
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Learn about the College’s Title IX Policy and Resources and discuss Bystander Intervention strategies and expectations as a Wheaton student.

Content Notice: Students should note that this session will raise topics and discussion of sensitive topics relating to these policies, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Students are encouraged to attend and step out if time or space are needed during the presentation. If a student feels they are unable to attend the session due to the topic area, they should contact [email protected] to discuss alternative options for receiving the important information from the session.

11:45 a.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room

12:15 p.m. – Lunch with Advising, Accessibility Services, and LCDI
Kollett Hall, Filene Center
Enjoy a mid-day break and a bite to eat with the staff in the Filene Center, representing the offices to support you in your academic pursuits on campus and your life and career design.

1:15 p.m. – The Honor Code and Community Expectations
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about the Wheaton College Honor Code established by students in the 1920s and the importance of community expectations to help the individual student and community succeed.

1:45 p.m. –  Student Support at Wheaton College: Fostering Student’s Well-Being and Health
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about the many support services available to you on campus, especially the resources available to help you in your social-emotional and wellness development as a college student

2:15 p.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346

2:30 p.m. – Your Sense of Belonging at Wheaton
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Participate in an interactive workshop to learn more about the values of the Wheaton community, what brings us together, and what it means to be an inclusive community member.

3:15 p.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346

3:30 p.m. – Campus Resource Flash Sessions
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about a variety of campus resources available to you in this lightning round of elevator pitches that are five minutes or less about each office and the services they provide.

4:30 p.m. – Closing Activity
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Reflect on the Orientation experience and what lies ahead in your first semester at Wheaton College.

5:00 p.m. – Dinner
Chase Dining Hall

View the Day 1 Orientation Schedule