As a person who likes to get things done, I admire the way Wheaton’s facilities team mobilizes every summer. The day after Commencement, small and large construction sites pop up all over campus so that we can stay on schedule and use the precious summer months to maintain and improve our campus.
This summer, we are thrilled to break ground on new, state-of-the art locker rooms, training rooms, weight rooms, and meeting rooms at the Chrouser Sports Complex. All student-athletes—and indeed all students—will benefit in nearly aspect of their training and recovery, with the goal of building Christian character.
We praise God for generous giving from the wider Wheaton College community, which is empowering this project. Please join us in praying for the funds still needed to complete the building, and also for other needs, including student scholarships. And please pray for our students, faculty, and staff in their summer recreation, which is important to personal well-being as we honor God with our bodies.
In Christ’s service,
Philip Ryken President
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
The entire Wheaton College community celebrates the Class of 2026 and the families who encouraged and supported them throughout their time at Wheaton. We are eager to see the ways God will continue to lead and shape the lives of Wheaton’s newest alumni in the years to come.
Numerous students and faculty were given special recognition during the annual Honors Convocation Chapel and in the 2025-2026 Honors Convocation Program. These honors and awards recognize the achievements of students who have distinguished themselves academically, honor retiring faculty, and celebrate those who earned promotion or tenure or received faculty awards. Congratulations to all!
Monthly statements will continue when there is a balance (amount due or a credit) or activity on your student’s account, so please review their account at the end of May for copy/print, room check-out fines, and other miscellaneous fees that may be assessed as departments close out the end of the school year.
Students who have a credit balance and will be returning in the fall can leave the credit in their account to offset future charges. Non-returning students with an account credit should set up a bank account in their Billing & Payment Gateway profile for refunds and then submit an eRefund Request Form to receive a refund by direct deposit.
Fall 2026 billing statements will be published online in the Billing & Payment Gateway in late July with a due date of August 26, 2026, the first day of fall classes. Students and their authorized users will receive an email when the bill is ready to view and fall payment plans open for enrollment. Please visit our website for more information on Billing and Payment, and our Costs page for details on 2026-2027 tuition, food, and housing costs.
2026-2027 Financial Aid Offers
Continuing student financial aid reviews for next year will begin in June, so make sure that your student files their 2026-2027 FAFSA if they have not already done so. They should also check their Wheaton Gateway Financial Aid Dashboard and complete any outstanding requirements to avoid delays in receiving their offer. Emailing sensitive information is not recommended, so required documents not submitted by electronic forms, such as tax returns and W-2’s, should be scanned and uploaded using our Secure File Transfer.
Please encourage your student to monitor their Wheaton email account over the summer! This is our main method of communication regarding any missing items that we need to complete their offer. We will email your student and send a postcard to their home address when their financial aid offer is ready to view and accept on their Financial Aid Dashboard.
Not receiving monthly billing notices? Students need to grant parents access to the Billing & Payment Gateway under their profile for Authorized Users. Once authorized, parents will receive two automated emails with login credentials which will allow access to account activity, online payments, and payment plans. This also gives our office permission to speak with parents about their student’s account. Students log in to the Billing & Payment Gateway through the Wheaton Gateway, while Authorized Users log in here.
Please direct questions to Student Financial Services at sfs@wheaton.edu or 630.752.5700.
Important reminder from the Campus Post Office (CPO)
All undergraduate students must check out of CPO. Please encourage your student to check out of CPO today!
Students received check-out reminders throughout April, which included information about what happens to mail and packages when they are gone, as well as where on the Gateway they can complete their CPO check-out.
The CVC is happy to wrap up another great academic year! We want your students to know that we are still available for them as they move into the summer. Coaches are still holding virtual and in-person appointments during the next few months. Encourage your student to book an appointment here if they want to talk about their summer internship, networking, planning ahead for next year, or other vocational conversations.
If you have a recent graduate, the CVC is here to help them through their transition into life after Wheaton and beyond! Alumni have full access to CVC resources for up to two years after graduation. If your graduate is still figuring out their post-grad plans, or if they want to learn how to make the most out of their first job, encourage them to make an appointment with a coach. They can also keep an eye on their emails for other young alumni resources this summer.
Important Dates for 2026-2027
Fall Classes Begin: August 26, 2026
Homecoming Weekend: October 2-3, 2026
Fall Break: October 17-21, 2026
Family Weekend: November 6-7, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29, 2026
Christmas Break: December 18, 2026 - January 10, 2027
Spring Classes Begin: January 11, 2027
Spring Break: March 6-14, 2027
Record-Breaking Year for WheatonGives
Wheaton celebrated a historic milestone as WheatonGives 2026 raised a record-breaking $1.19M, advancing key priorities within the College’s Faithfully Forward campaign. Students gathered together on campus, enjoying donuts, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, boba, and cookies. The event in Lower Beamer also had a photo booth, music, free giveaways, and a food truck outside, for students to relax, have fun, and join the spirit of generosity. Our campus community is deeply thankful for the support shown for the work that the Lord is doing in and through Wheaton College.
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Monthly statements will continue when there is a balance (amount due or a credit) or activity on your student’s account, so please review their account at the end of May for copy/print, room check-out fines, and other miscellaneous fees that may be assessed as departments close out the end of the school year.
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