New Student Arrival Information

Arrival and Move-In Dates for Orientation 2027

We can't wait to see you at Wheaton! 

At this time, move-in dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

Early Arrival and Move-in Day

International Students - MK/TCK/F1 visa August 11, 2027 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Select Fall Sports August 11, 2027 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Music Majors August 11, 2027 2:00 - 5:00 pm
ROTC Students August 11, 2027 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Arrival and Move-in Day

Northwoods, Equestrian, Wilderness, Urban Downtown, & Urban Woodlawn Passage August 12, 2027 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Transfer Passage Arrival and Move-in Day

Transfer Passage August 20, 2027 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.