New Student Arrival Information
Arrival and Move-In Dates for Orientation 2026
We can't wait to see you at Wheaton! See below for your arrival and move-in date.
Early Arrival and Move-in Day |
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| International Students - MK/TCK/F1 visa | August 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
| Fall Athletes | August 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
| Music Majors | August 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
| ROTC Students | August 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Arrival and Move-in Day |
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| Northwoods, Equestrian, Urban Downtown, Urban Woodlawn & Wilderness Passage | August 13, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Transfer Passage Arrival and Move-in Day |
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| Transfer Passage | August 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Move-in Assistance at Wheaton College: Meet the Thunder Move-in Team
First Year Students, when you arrive at your residence hall, you'll be greeted by the Thunder Move-In team of upper-class students who will direct your vehicle to a specified unloading zone and help move your belongings into your room. This team of students will help you settle in, answer questions, offer directions, and advise on room set-ups.
Transfer Students, head to the Melvin E. Banks Welcome Center, where you'll receive a warm welcome from Wheaton's Orientation Committee. This team of students will help you settle in, answer questions, offer directions, and advise on room set-ups.
Questions About Move-in At Wheaton?
Tap the buttons below to get in contact with our Residence Life team for questions about Residence Halls or our Passage Orientation Team for questions about your arrival and Passage Orientation experience.