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Wheaton Connection
Perhaps visiting Wheaton College in person is the best way to decide if it is the school for you.
To assist you in your college search, we invite you and your family to Wheaton Connection, a special program designed to let you experience our community for a day. Wheaton Connection provides an opportunity to explore campus, attend classes, experience dorm life, and meet the many people who make Wheaton unique.
Parents are welcome to attend Wheaton Connection with their students. Due to the small size of most classrooms, we ask that only prospective students attend classes while we hold special Wheaton Connection sessions for parents.
We hope to see you in March or April!
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2008-2009 CONNECTION DATES |
Program |
Registration Deadline |
September 25-26, 2008 |
September 18, 2008 |
October 23-24, 2008 |
October 16, 2008 |
March 26-27, 2009*
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March 18, 2009 |
April 23-24, 2009 **
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April 16, 2009 |
*Juniors only
**Juniors and accepted seniors only |
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Schedules |
March Connection (Juniors only)
Opening Night
(Registration starts at 4:00 pm.)
- Mixer with faculty
- Tour of campus
- Pizza party with overnight hosts
Connection Day
(Opening session starts at 8:30 am.)
- On-campus registration for morning arrivals
- Sessions with Wheaton's administrators and faculty
- Chapel
- Conservatory of Music information
- Science division information
- Lunch
- Financial Aid and Admissions presentations
- "Wheaton Sampler" activity fair
- The "Inside Scoop" student panel
- Campus tour
- Class visits
- Scheduled programming concludes at 2:30 pm.
Download a detailed schedule for the March Connection (PDF). |
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April Connection (Juniors & Accepted Seniors only)
Opening Night
(Registration starts at 4:00 pm.)
- Mixer with faculty
- Tour of campus
- Pizza party with overnight hosts
Connection Day
(Opening session starts at 8:30 am.)
- On-campus registration for morning arrivals
- Sessions with Wheaton's administrators and faculty
- Chapel
- Conservatory of Music information
- Science division information
- Lunch
- Financial Aid and Admissions presentations
- "Wheaton Sampler" activity fair
- The "Inside Scoop" student panel
- Campus tour
- Class visits
- Scheduled programming concludes at 2:30 pm.
Download a detailed April Connection schedule for juniors or accepted seniors (PDF). |
 About the Program
The fee for each student is $25, which covers participation for the student and parents. Overnight housing in the dorms is available for visiting students. Priority is given to those traveling over 50 miles.
Registering
There are two ways to register for Connection. You may either:
Detailed confirmation materials, including a list of area hotels/motels, will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration card and $25 registration fee.
Travel Tips
If you are traveling by plane, we recommend either renting a car or contacting West Suburban Limo at 800-942-5466 or American Charter Coach at 800-400-5500 for transportation from/to O'Hare and Midway Airports. Important: Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements (airline tickets, etc.) until you have received confirmation of your registration.
Because we can provide housing for one night only, please make arrangements if you need to arrive early or stay late. Parents and family members who plan to attend must arrange for their own housing.
Packing List
Students staying overnight in a residence hall will need a sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, and an alarm clock. We suggest bringing several layers of comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and an umbrella. You may also want to bring spending money for the bookstore.
Parking Information
The Admissions Office is located in the Student Services Building, which is west of the Beamer Student Center. Parking near the office may be very limited during Wheaton Connection, so please allow at least 15 minutes
to secure a parking spot. Parking will be available in the East Billy Graham Center and Edman Chapel lots (view a parking map).
Interviews
Although interviews are an optional part of the application process, we are unable to conduct admissions interviews during Wheaton Connections. On-campus or telephone interviews for alternate dates may be scheduled by calling (800) 222-2419 ext. 2.
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