Wheaton in Chicago

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“Learning from the city for the good of Chicago and beyond”

Want to be more than just a visitor in Chicago?

Wheaton in Chicago (WIC) is a semester-long experiential urban studies program based in the Chicago neighborhood of Woodlawn. The program is open to students of any major or concentration during both fall and spring semesters.

Wheaton in Chicago exists to facilitate formative experiences that foster an abiding love for cities and hope for their flourishing. We do this by studying, living, working, and worshiping in Chicago while remaining deeply rooted in Woodlawn, our local neighborhood. We believe in the transformative power of place for developing students as leaders, servants, and contributors to shalom in our increasingly urban world.

For information on costs, internships and classes, visit our Life page.

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"I don't think I have ever isaac-hubing-for-WICgrown more in my sense of self and vocation than I have during this semester at WIC. The support from staff, cohort, and supervisors has been phenomenal in allowing me to engage deeply with the world around me and ask meaningful questions.” 

Isaac Hubing - Wheaton in Chicago - Spring 2024
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If you don't find the information you are looking for, please don't hesitate to reach out to us in any  of the following ways:

Anthropology, Sociology, and Urban Studies Department
Blanchard Hall 275
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.752.5036
wheaton.in.chicago@wheaton.edu

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Apply to Wheaton in Chicago

Woodlawn_MosaicStart your application on GoGlobal, Wheaton’s registration system for off-campus study. The final deadline to apply is the end of the A-quad prior to the semester you wish to attend.