Transfer Passage

Transfer Passage offers a dynamic orientation opportunity for transfer students as they transition their enrollment to Wheaton College. 

Transfer Passage is required for all new students to complete the one-credit Christ at the Core Holistic Human Flourishing course requirement.  They will form a supportive community with other transfer students to complete this course prior to the start of classes. Transfer Passage aims to meet the specific needs of transfers coming to Wheaton College.

We know that transferring during your undergraduate studies creates unique challenges. Transfer Passage provides the opportunity to get to know others who are transferring their enrollment to Wheaton College. Not only will we discuss the unique experience connected with transferring, but you will get to explore the liberal arts whole person formation that is critical to the Wheaton experience. 

Passage Registration Opens January 15, 2025

The Transfer Passage weekend will take you right into the heart of being a Wheaton student. Transfers will participate in a range of discussions with a small group of peers and a faculty guide about holistic human flourishing to complete the one-credit Christ at the Core graduation requirement. Through the lens of Christian faith, you will engage topics like physical well-being, spiritual formation, and academic success as you form close friendships through fun outings, faculty discussions, and integrating into the Wheaton community as you start your Wheaton College experience. 

2025 Transfer Passage Schedule

Friday, August 22  
Noon - 3:00 pm Arrival and Move-In (Melvin E. Banks Welcome Center)
2:30 pm Campus Tour (Optional/Meet at Sam's in Lower Beamer)
4:00 pm Opening Program (Armerding Concert Hall)
7:00 pm Transfer Passage Kick-Off Event (Lower Beamer)
Saturday, August 23  
Noon - 5:30 pm Lunch and Core 131 Student/Faculty Groups (Classrooms TBD)
7:00 pm Transfer Passage Off-Campus Outing (Meet in SAGA Circle)
Sunday, August 24  
Morning Worship at Local Church
Afternoon Rest
6:00 pm Transfer Passage Slice of Wheaton (Keul Patio, Beamer Center)
7:30 pm New Student Worship (Armerding Concert Hall)
Monday, August 25  
9:00 - 9:30 am Transfer Registration Policies (Armerding Recital Hall)
9:30 - 10:15 am Student Wellness (Armerding Concert Hall)
10:15 - 11:00 am Learning & Teaching Collaborative (Armerding Concert Hall)
11:00 - Noon Building a Firm Foundation: Academic Success (Armerding Concert Hall)
1:30 - 4:00 pm Core 131 Student/Faculty Groups (Classrooms TBD)
7:00 - 9:00 pm Core 131 Student/Faculty Groups (Classrooms TBD)
Tuesday, August 26  
Morning Transfer Student Academic Advising (Locations TBD)
1:00 - 4:00 pm Core 131 Student/Faculty Groups (Classrooms TBD)
7:00 pm All-School Communion (Edman Chapel)