Passage Schedule

Your arrival and move in date depends on whether you registered for Wilderness Passage, are an International Student, First Generation College Student, or Music Major. No parent programming will occur on campus once students return from their Passage sites.

Passage Orientation Schedule

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First Year
Students
Transfer
Students
International
Students*
Parents
*International (F-1 Visa/MK/TCK) Students

 

Early Arrivals

 Tuesday, August 8

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Campus Residences Open for Early Arrival Move-In
Early Arrivals listed below, head to your campus residence to begin the move-in process. The Thunder Move-In Team will be ready to assist all new students with moving into their residence!

Early Arrivals include:
-Wilderness Passage Students
-International Students - MK/TCK/F1 visa
-Music Majors
-First Generation College Students - students whose parents(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree.
-ROTC Cadets

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cross Cultural Chill Out 
Join current and new international students for snacks, conversation and outdoor games!
Keul Patio, Beamer Center, south end

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Wednesday, August 9

         

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Passport to Wheaton 
Join the International Student Programs (ISP) team to learn about the opportunities and resources available for F-1 Visa/MK/TCK students throughout your time at Wheaton. Come get to know other new international students and meet your Ladder Leader! Parents are invited and we will have an information session with time for your questions.  Breakfast will be served at 9:00 am.
Coray Gym, upper level, Beamer Center  

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10:00 am

Morning Worship
Families of Wilderness students, join the Chaplain's Office Team and celebrate day 1 at Wheaton!
Armerding Concert Hall

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10:30 - 11:30 am

Life at Wheaton Program
Explore how Wheaton is committed to your personal formation as a student, both inside and outside of the classroom. For Wilderness students and their families.
Armerding Concert Hall

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3:00 - 5:00 pm

Wilderness Packing
Wilderness students will pack out for their trip and meet their Passage Leader. Wilderness students only.
Wrestling Gym, North Harrison Hall

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Passage Orientation for New Students and Parents

 Wednesday, August 9

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Campus Residences Open for Move-In
All First Year and Transfer students, head to your campus residence to begin the move-in process. The Thunder Move-In Team will be ready to assist all new students with moving into their residence! 

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12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Parent Hospitality Room
Parents are invited to catch their breath in the Parent Hospitality Room, enjoy a cold or hot beverage, pick up some Wheaton swag, make some new friends, and meet the Parent Engagement Team.
Beamer Student Center, lower level, Fireside Room

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Resource Run
International student leaders will bring groups of students to the Corinthian Co-op to shop for free gently used items for your rooms and clothing. You will have the option to go to Target to shop for school/room supplies as well as a local bank to set up a new bank account.
Meet in the ISP, Lower Beamer 061

       

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Alumni Legacy Photo
Calling all alumni children and grandchildren! Join fellow new students of alumni for a generational photo that will be published in Wheaton magazine. Photos will begin promptly at 5:20 p.m.
Coray Alumni Gymnasium

       

7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

Opening Welcome
A welcome and dedication program for new students, with administrators, the Orientation Committee, parents and other guests.
Edman Memorial Chapel

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Thursday, August 10

6:00 am

Wilderness Passage Send-Off
Come to King Arena to say goodbye, pray together, and send students off to the North Shore, MN!
King Arena, Chrouser Sports Complex

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6:15 am

Closing Parent Program
Join fellow parents of Wilderness students for a time of prayer, blessing, and words from President Ryken.
Armerding Concert Hall

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10:00 am

Morning Worship and Devotions

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10:30 am - 11:30 am

Life at Wheaton Program
Explore how Wheaton is committed to your personal formation as a student, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Edman Memorial Chapel

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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

First Generation Brunch and Program
First-Generation college students* gather to celebrate and share support for the college experience and helpful resources. Enjoy connecting over lunch with other First-Gen Wheaton students.
*A student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree.
Meyer Science Center, 145

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4:00 - 5:00 pm

Spotlight
Don't miss this engaging spotlight on the co-curricular experience at Wheaton!
Edman Memorial Chapel

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7:00 pm

Meet Your Passage Leader!
Student Small Group meetings with Passage Leaders

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

Parent Social
Come enjoy cookies and conversation! Meet the parents of students who live on your son or daughter’s residence hall floor.
Hendrickson Gym, Chrouser Sports Complex

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Friday, August 11

8:30 - 9:15 am

Tag and Load Luggage

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9:30 am

Passage Send-Off
Come to King Arena to say goodbye, pray together, and send students off to their Passage site!
King Arena, Chrouser Sports Complex

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10:00 am

Closing Parent Program
Join fellow parents for a time of prayer, blessing and words from President Ryken.
Armerding Concert Hall

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On-Campus Schedule Highlights for Students

Saturday, August 19

Afternoon

All new students return from Passage sites
Rite of Passage
Unpack
Settle into your residence

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Evening

New Student Worship

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Sunday, August 20 - Tuesday, August 22

 

On-campus traditions
Bro-Sis floor fellowships
Residence Life events
Academic sessions
Academic Advising
Worship
Team connections (Athletics/Music/ROTC)

*In August, download the Wheaton Student Engagement app from the App Store for detailed schedules at all Passage sites as well as programming on Wheaton's campus.

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Check Out a Sample Day from Each Site

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Wilderness

the L in Chicago

Urban

chrouser lawn at Honeyrock

Northwoods

Group of Wheaton College IL Transfer Students

Transfer