Welcome to Graduate Admissions!
Applying to graduate school is a big decision. That's why we've provided important information on tuition and fees, financial aid, campus visits, and the steps to apply when you are ready. Remember, our knowledgeable counselors are here to help you every step of the way.
Begin Your Journey to the Wheaton College Graduate School
We are glad you are considering applying to the Wheaton College Graduate School! We recommend that you take the following steps as you begin your journey to the Wheaton College Graduate School:
- schedule an online or on-campus visit with our experienced admissions office
- review our tuition and fees and financial aid options
- review the three steps to apply to the Wheaton College Graduate School
- review the FAQs
Questions? Our admissions counselors are happy to guide you through every step of the process.
Meet Your Admissions Counselor
Kim Matsumoto
Graduate Admissions Counselor for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
630.752.5142
Kim.Matsumoto@wheaton.edu
Counsels programs for: School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy, School of Biblical and Theological Studies
Tara Song
Graduate Admissions Counselor for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
630.752.5511
tara.song@wheaton.edu
Counsels programs for: School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, M.A. in Teaching, M.A. in TESOL and Intercultural Studies
Wanchen Villegas 郭宛蓁
Graduate Admissions Counselor for International Students
630.752.5984
wanchen.villegas@wheaton.edu
Skype ID: Wanchen.Villegas
Counsels international students for all graduate programs.
為國際學生提供所有有關惠頓學院研究所課程的全方位諮詢。
How to Apply
Check the Application Deadlines, now conveniently listed at the top of the requirements page for your program of interest.
Review the graduate admissions requirements and graduate entrance exams to find out what is required for your particular program.
- New, degree-seeking students: create an application account and submit the Graduate Application for the full online degree application
- Non-degree/special students: create an application account and submit the Graduate Short Application
- Resubmitting an application or re-enrolling: sign in to your application account and submit the Graduate Short Application
- Wheaton undergraduate students, visit our Accelerated M.A. page to see if you are eligible to create an accelerated M.A. account and submit a Graduate Short Application.
Important Admissions Information
Those applying to the following programs must submit scores from the GRE* General Test and have the official score report sent to Wheaton College. The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is not accepted.
- Ph.D. Biblical and Theological Studies
- Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
- M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Those applying to the following programs must submit scores from either the GRE General Test or MAT** (Miller Analogies Test).
- M.A. Teaching
The MA Teaching might exempt the entrance-exam requirement if the student already holds a graduate degree earned in the United States.
You can self-report your entrance exam scores to nancy.crane@wheaton.edu to expedite the evaluation process. The official score report is required before you can register for classes at Wheaton.
* GRE General Test scores are downloaded weekly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Wheaton College institutional code for the GRE is 1905. GRE: www.gre.org, 609.771.7670.
** MAT scores are mailed directly from the testing service's office. MAT: www.milleranalogies.com, 800.211.8378.
Additional Information for International Students
- International Students applying to the PhD or PsyD programs must complete both the GRE and the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language)
- International Students applying to MA programs must submit a score from the TOEFL or IELTS. Please see English Proficiency.
Are you interested in registering for a few classes before enrolling as a full-time student? Get a glimpse inside our graduate school classes and community by registering as a non-degree-seeking Special Student. Your courses can count towards your master's degree at Wheaton if you choose to apply at a later time.
Special Student Application:
- Create your Wheaton College Graduate School special student account
- For application type, choose Graduate Short Application.
- On page two of the online application, select Special Student Application.
The Accelerated M.A. offers Wheaton College undergraduate students the opportunity to earn a master's degree in as little as one year by taking graduate credit courses during their senior year. Learn more about the programs with this feature and the Admission Requirements.