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We’re thrilled you’re interested in applying to Wheaton’s College of Arts and Sciences as a first-year applicant! If you have any questions, please contact the admissions office. We’re always here to help.
We’re thrilled you’re interested in applying to Wheaton’s College of Arts and Sciences as a first-year applicant! If you have any questions, please contact the admissions office. We’re always here to help.
On this page, you’ll learn about how to apply as a first-year student, the timeline for applications and admissions decisions, and the high school requirements for first-year Wheaton applicants.
Information is also available for applicants to the Conservatory of Music, Transfer Students, International Students, TCK/MKs, and Homeschooled Students.
The content of your application will be the same regardless of which platform you choose. Once you begin your application, you’ll be assigned an admissions counselor to help you through the application process.
Application deadlines are:
See the Application Timeline below for all application deadlines.
First, write and submit your responses to the faith essay questions on the application.
The required faith essay will be available after you submit your application to Wheaton, as part of a checklist in your Admissions Portal. (If you use the Common App, the personal essay is a different item, with different prompts, and is not required for Wheaton applicants.) For your required faith essay, please choose one of the following prompts:
Wheaton College is recognized around the world for its commitment to preparing students to answer God’s call and advance Christ’s Kingdom across the globe. In answering God’s call today, we join the global church in representing Jesus Christ and honoring the image of God in people from diverse cultures and ethnicities.
Considering your own background and experiences, in what ways do you hope to learn from and contribute to the nationally and globally diverse community at Wheaton College, which is drawn from urban, suburban, and rural areas in the United States and abroad?
At Wheaton College we encourage you to ask big questions and to search for truthful answers alongside trusted mentors and peers. We believe faith in Jesus Christ provides spiritual, intellectual, and social tools to pursue God's truth in every area of life.
What is one big question you hope to ask during college, and how do you see your time at Wheaton helping you to pursue the answer?
Second, request transcripts. We accept official transcripts electronically through an official transcript service, or by mail. Transcripts should include grades earned, class rank (if available), and GPA.
Transcripts can be mailed to:
Wheaton College Undergraduate Admissions
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
Third, request recommendation letters.
Optional Supplemental Materials
Deadlines for submitting supplemental materials are:
Interviews are available as an option to fulfill the Christian Mentor Recommendation requirement. Appointments for on-campus, telephone, or video call interviews can be scheduled by calling the Visit Coordinator at 800.222.2419 x2 or by emailing us at admissions@wheaton.edu.
All applicants are considered for academic merit scholarships. Consult Cost & Aid for instructions on how to apply for need-based financial aid.
Direct your questions to the Student Financial Services Office at 800.222.2419, or contact them via email.
Admission Round | Application Due | Supplemental Items Sent by | Decision Notification by | Reply-by Date |
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Early Action I | October 15 | October 22 | Thanksgiving | June 1 |
Early Action II | November 15 | November 22 | Christmas | June 1 |
Regular Decision I | January 15 | January 22 | March 1 | June 1 |
Regular Decision II | February 15 | February 22 | April 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admission | On-going as space is available | N/A | Three Weeks Upon Completion of Application File | Two weeks after acceptance |
Spring Entry | October 1 | October 8 | November 1 | December 1 |
Entry Term | Application Due | Decision Notification by | Reply-by Date |
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Spring Entry Priority Deadline | October 1 for guaranteed consideration | November 1 | December 1 |
Fall Entry Priority Deadline | March 1 for guaranteed consideration | April 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admission | On-going as space is available | Three Weeks Upon Completion of Application File | Two weeks after acceptance |
Wheaton looks for applicants who have followed a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses are encouraged, if available.
For more information, visit our Admissions FAQs page, or contact the admissions office by phone at 800.222.2419, or by email at admissions@wheaton.edu.
Do you have other questions or need clarification on a finer point in the application process? Want to talk with someone? We'd love to hear from you.