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


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
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
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
10:00 am	Morning Worship Families of Wilderness students, join the Chaplain's Office Team and celebrate day 1 at Wheaton! Armerding Concert Hall
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
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

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!
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
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

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
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
10:00 am	Morning Worship and Devotions
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
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
4:00 - 5:00 pm	Spotlight Don't miss this engaging spotlight on the co-curricular experience at Wheaton! Edman Memorial Chapel
7:00 pm	Meet Your Passage Leader! Student Small Group meetings with Passage Leaders
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

Friday, August 11

8:30 - 9:15 am	Tag and Load Luggage
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
10:00 am	Closing Parent Program Join fellow parents for a time of prayer, blessing and words from President Ryken. Armerding Concert Hall

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
Evening	New Student Worship

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.