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SUMMARY:Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover the possibilities at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Join us at Open House for an inside look at life on campus: \n\nChoose from faculty-led sessions focusing on an area of academic interest\nTour areas of campus related to the fields you’re interested in\, from interdisciplinary makerspaces and arts facilities to science and nursing labs\nAttend a student life discussion with college administrators—covering residential life\, student activities and leadership\nMeet Wheaton faculty and students\nLearn more about admission and financial aid and connect with a counselor\nExplore internship\, research\, experiential learning and study abroad opportunities\nEnjoy lunch at the award-winning Chase Commons\n\nRegister for Open House \nOpen House Schedule\nNovember 11\, 2025\n\nOn this page: \n\n8:00–8:25 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast\n8:30–8:50 a.m. Welcome Address\n8:50–9:20 a.m. Compass Curriculum\n9:30–10:20 a.m. Academic Presentation Breakout Sessions\n10:30–11:20 a.m. The Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions\n11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch and Campus Tours\n\nTo locate the buildings you want to visit\, find the corresponding numbers on the Wheaton Campus Map. \nSee Around the Dimple for more on-campus activities to experience during your visit to Wheaton. \n\nGuest access to Wi-Fi: WheatonGuest \nSimply select WheatonGuest from the available Wi-Fi networks on your device. After connecting\, you will be directed to our Guest Captive Portal Page to review and accept our Terms of Use. Upon login\, you will be redirected to the Wheaton College website and connected to the internet. \n\nRegistration and Continental Breakfast\n8:00–8:25 a.m. \nWatson Fine Arts Center (26) \n\nWelcome Address\n8:30–8:50 a.m. \n\nWalter Caffey\, Vice President for Enrollment\, Dean of Admission and Student Financial Services\nMichaele Whelan\, Ph.D.\, President\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Weber Theatre (26) \n\nCompass Curriculum\n8:50–9:20 a.m. \nDiscover the Compass Curriculum—a transformative approach that empowers you to carve your own path to success through personalized advising\, integrated experiences and professional mentorship. In this session\, a faculty presenter will walk you through the innovative structure of Wheaton’s curriculum\, while current students share their own experiences navigating Compass and shaping meaningful academic and career paths. \n\nJustin Schupp\, Associate Professor of Sociology\, Coordinator of Environmental Studies Minor and Coordinator of the Compass Curriculum\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Weber Theatre (26) \n\nAcademic Presentation Breakout Sessions\n9:30–10:20 a.m. \nGet a comprehensive overview of our academic programs from the faculty who designed the curriculum. Are you undecided on a major? Feel free to select the session that piques your interest or attend an interactive session with student panelists to hear how they discovered their major at Wheaton. \nChoose from the following: \nBiological\, Chemical\, and Environmental Sciences\nFaculty and current students will showcase the array of exciting courses and research opportunities available in biology\, biochemistry\, bioinformatics\, chemistry\, and environmental science at Wheaton. Students with a strong interest in environmental studies can also explore our accelerated 4+1 M.S. in Environmental Science\, which provides a clear pathway to advanced training and career preparation. \n\nShari Ackerman-Morris\, Senior Professor of the Practice of Biology\nPrimrose Boynton\, Assistant Professor of Biology\nChristopher Kotyk\, Associate Professor of Chemistry\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Weber Theatre (26) \nBusiness\nWheaton’s innovative business department offers students a variety of options with our current three majors or minors in business and management\, finance or marketing. Each establishes a strong foundation of knowledge and skills while allowing students to specialize in areas of interest to them. We also now offer a 4+1 M.S. in Business and are establishing pathways for other advanced degrees in specialized business areas. New majors and minors are on the horizon as we adapt to the demands of today’s global workforce. \n\nLeanna Lawter\, Professor of Business and Management\n\nMary Lyon Hall\, Holman Room (14) \nCreative Arts\nLearn more about our programs in Creative Writing\, Dance\, Design\, Digital Media and Communication\, Film and New Media Studies\, Music\, Theatre\, and Visual Art. You will have a chance to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about opportunities offered by these programs. Students interested in advancing their creative careers can also explore our 4+1 M.A. in Creative Industries\, an accelerated graduate program designed to deepen professional and creative skill sets. \n\nStephanie Burlington Daniels\, Professor of Theatre\nKelly Goff\, Professor of Art and Chair of the Creative Arts Department\nPatrick Johnson\, Chair and Associate Professor of Film\, Media and Communication\nClinton O’Dell\, Professor of Theatre Design\nJulie Searles\, Senior Professor of the Practice of Music\nKent Shaw\, Associate Professor of English\, Coordinator of Creative Writing\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26) \nEducation\nWhether you are pursuing Early Childhood Education\, Elementary Education or Secondary Education\, Wheaton provides small classes and a supportive environment for students ready to join this meaningful profession. In this session\, you will hear from Education Department faculty and students about the rewards of teaching\, experiential learning opportunities and the process for obtaining licensure. \n\nJulia Bach\, Professor of the Practice of Education\n\nMars Arts & Humanities\, Meneely Room 207 (15) \nExploring your Academic Options\nHaving an open mind is important as you consider your academic options. In fact\, it can be advantageous to enter college without having decided upon a major. At Wheaton College\, we encourage exploration to find out what interests and passions really drive you. Join a panel of Wheaton students who were once in your shoes and hear how they navigated the process of choosing a major. \n\nJonathan Millen\, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs\n\nMary Lyon Hall\, Woolley Room (14) \nIntegrated Social Sciences\nDelve into the dynamic world of the social sciences at Wheaton College\, where students investigate the forces that shape individuals\, communities and global systems. This session introduces the breadth and depth of programs such as Psychology\, Neuroscience\, Criminal Justice\, International Relations\, Political Science\, Sociology\, and Public Health. Faculty and students will share how interdisciplinary research\, experiential learning and real-world engagement prepare graduates to think critically\, communicate effectively and solve complex problems—equipping them for careers in advocacy\, public policy\, mental health\, law\, global service and more. \n\nJonathan Chow\, Associate Professor of Political Science\nKaren McCormack\, Professor of Sociology\n\nMars Arts & Humanities\, Meneely Room 301 (15) \nThink\, Create\, Communicate: The Humanities Advantage\nDiscover how studying the humanities at Wheaton equips students with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Through a conversation with some of Wheaton’s faculty\, you’ll gain insight into the real-world applications of humanities: from problem solving and team building to communication\, critical analysis and navigating complexity in a global world. \nDuring the Q&A\, prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to speak with the faculty and current students in the Humanities. \n\nLisa Lebduska\, Professor of English\nJohn Partridge\, Professor of Philosophy\nJoel Relihan\, Professor of Greek\, Latin\, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies\nFrancoise Rosset\, Associate Professor of Russian\, Women’s and Gender Studies\n\nDiana Davis Spencer Discovery Center\, Room 1314 (23) \nNursing\nOur Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for clinical practice as nurses at the intersection of community health and social justice. Faculty will highlight the unique advantages of Wheaton’s program and provide a glimpse into our state-of-the-art simulation center and labs. \n\nColette Dieujuste\, Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor\nLori Martone-Roberts\, Professor of the Practice of Nursing\n\nDiana Davis Spencer Discovery Center\, Room 3332 (23) \nPhysics\, Math and Computer Science\nExplore our programs in Physics\, Astronomy and Geology\, Engineering\, Mathematics\, and Computer Science. Faculty will discuss the many rich opportunities to get involved in research both on and off campus. \n\nMark LeBlanc\, Professor of Computer Science\n\nMars Center for Science & Technology\, Room 1120 (15) \n\nThe Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions\n10:30–11:20 a.m. \nThese sessions are designed to showcase the myriad of resources\, support networks and opportunities available to help you personalize your Wheaton experience and ensure you are set up for success both in and outside of the classroom. \nChoose from the following: \nAdmission and Student Financial Aid Information Session\nWanda Suriel\, Director of Admission\, and Carla Minchello\, Director of Financial Aid\, will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application processes. \nEmerson Dining Hall/Faculty Dining (29) \nCampus Leadership\, Involvement\, Belonging and Wellness\nWe believe that learning and growing extend beyond the classroom. The door is always open for you to become an important part of a community that supports individual expression and collective responsibility. An interactive panel of students and administrators will highlight the many opportunities for student leadership and involvement on campus. \n\nMadison Flowers\, Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation and Varsity\nTim Jordan\, Assistant Dean\, Residential Life\nKate Puopolo\, Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Counseling\nRaquel Ramos\, Dean of the Marshall Center\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26) \nExperiential Learning at Wheaton College\nWheaton is dedicated to facilitating experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and support their development. Join us to learn more about our Center for Global Education and our brand new Life and Career Design Institute—a holistic approach to life and career navigation. You’ll hear about a range of experiential learning\, from internships to research to study abroad\, as well as Wheaton’s commitment to providing every student the opportunity for funded experiential learning. \n\nAlida Gomez\, Associate Director\, Center for Global Education\nSean Schofield\, Assistant Vice President for Life and Career Design\n\nWatson Fine Arts\, Weber Theatre (26) \n\nComplimentary Lunch and Campus Tours\nEnjoy Lunch\n\n11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. \nChoose a time to dine that works best for you and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Meal tickets will be provided at the dining hall entrance. \nChase Commons (27) \nTours* of the Mars Center for Science and Technology\, Nursing Simulation Labs and Wheaton’s Innovation Spaces (includes a general campus tour)\n\n11:30 a.m. \nGet to know the spaces that house our STEM and Nursing Programs through interactive tours of the Mars Center for Science and Technology and our clinical simulation center—an important part of nursing education. See where students practice skills safely and learn new procedures\, explore student research labs\, and view Wheaton’s innovative\, creative makerspace as you learn about ways that students can utilize the resources of Wheaton’s state-of-the-art facilities. \nDeparting from the Office of Admission (1) \nTours* of Visual and Performing Arts Facilities (includes a general campus tour)\nJoin us on a tour of the visual and performing arts facilities on campus. See the spaces where Wheaton students perform and create. Discover the many ways in which our Theatre\, Music\, Visual Art\, Design\, Film and New Media\, Studio Art\, and Art History Departments are connected. \nDeparting from the Office of Admission (1) \nCampus Tours*\n11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. \nExplore a residence hall as well as academic spaces and athletics facilities. Plus\, learn more about the Wheaton student experience. Student-led tours will depart on a rolling basis between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. \nDeparting from the steps of the Office of Admission (1) from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. and in front of Chase Commons (27) from 12:30—1:15 p.m. \nDeparting in front of Chase Dining Hall (27) at 12:30 p.m. \n*All tours conclude at the Office of Admission where admission counselors will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application process. \n\nAsk Questions\nThe Office of Admission is open all day. Stop by to say hello or ask a question. Look for the bright blue “Ask Me” buttons for assistance. \nOffice of Admission (1) \n\nAround the Dimple\nGo Shopping at the Campus Bookstore\nStart building your Wheaton wardrobe. Follow the instructions below to receive a coupon for 20% off one apparel or gift item. (See store for details. Restrictions apply.) The bookstore will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nFollow these easy steps: \n\nVisit CampusWelcome.com\nEnter your email address\nEnter access code: 0525\nShow your coupon email at the register or use it online at the wheatoncollegeshop.com for your discount.\n\nBalfour-Hood Campus Center\, Campus Bookstore (19) \nCTRL+Delete\n1:00–5:00 p.m. \nCtrl+Delete explores the persistent threat of censorship in the United States\, from historical book bans used to control knowledge and suppress marginalized voices to today’s escalating restrictions–including the removal of books and art from public spaces as well as the June Supreme Court decision (Mahmoud v. Taylor) requiring schools to provide opportunities to opt out of learning about books that include LGBTQ+ characters. By tracing these acts of erasure across time\, the show reveals how censorship has shaped\, and continues to shape\, what stories are told and who gets to tell them. \nWatson Fine Arts\, Beard and Weil Galleries (26) \n  \n 
URL:https://wheatoncollege.edu/event/fall-open-house-2/
LOCATION:All Campus\, 26 E. Main St.\, Norton\, MA\, 02766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic,Admission
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