2026 Admitted Student Events
Connect and celebrate with us!
Welcome to Wheaton Day 2026 (on campus)
🗓️: Friday, April 17, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM (ET)
Please join us for Welcome to Wheaton Day, where admitted students and their families can connect with faculty, staff and current students. Get to know us better, meet future classmates, and see the places where you'll live, learn, create, innovate and explore.Register for Welcome to Wheaton Day
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President's Reception (on-campus)
🗓️: Wednesday, April 29, 6:00–8:00 PM (ET)
President Michaele Whelan cordially invites you and your family to a celebratory dinner. Join President Whelan, Admission staff, members of the Wheaton community, and other admitted students for an evening of conversation and connection.Register for President's Reception
Meet with a Wheatie (virtual)
Recorded on March 25 at 7 PM (ET)
Curious about classes, clubs, or life at Wheaton? Connect with current students in a relaxed Q&A session where you can ask anything that’s on your mind during the decision-making process.Watch the recording
International Students: Meet with a Wheatie (virtual)
Recorded on March 26
Wondering what it’s like to be an international student at Wheaton? Join current international students for a casual Q&A session and get your questions answered from a global perspective.
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Financing Your Wheaton Education (virtual)
Recorded on March 24 at 7 PM (ET)
Invest in your future at Wheaton with guidance from Senior Director of Student Financial Services Susan Beard and her team. Learn about financial aid resources, scholarships, student employment, loan options, and financing plans—and get your questions answered in real time.Watch the recording
Personalizing Life and Career Design (virtual)
Recorded on March 23 at 7 PM (ET)
Embracing the essence of design thinking, Wheaton’s new Life and Career Design Institute (LCDI) offers holistic advising that goes beyond traditional career services. Hear from Sean Schofield, Assistant Vice President for Life and Career Design, on how the team works with students to foster personal, academic, and professional growth.Watch the recording
Making the Most of Your Wheaton Experience (virtual)
Recorded on March 12 at 7 PM (ET)
Curious about what comes after college? Join Wheaton alumni and current students for an interactive panel where they’ll share post-graduate experiences, answer your questions, and discuss how the Wheaton community prepares students for life after graduation.Watch the recording
Academics: Meet the Wheaton Faculty (virtual)
Recorded on March 11 at 7 PM (ET)
Meet your future professors and learn what makes Wheaton's academic community distinctive. Connect with celebrated scholars, influential artists, and dedicated educators as they share insights into our majors, departments, and research opportunities—and what it's like to work closely with faculty from your very first year.Watch the recording
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Our Student Success Plan (virtual)
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Our Student Success Plan (virtual)
Recorded on March 10 at 7 PM (ET)
At Wheaton, you’ll find the guidance, community, and resources you need to thrive. Learn how our flexible curriculum, program and career advising, study abroad opportunities, guaranteed internship funding, and holistic student support—spanning Advising, Accessibility, spiritual life, intercultural programs, and LGBTQ+ resources and more— work together to help you design your college journey.
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Compass Curriculum Deep Dive (virtual)
Recorded on March 9 at 7 PM (ET)
First Year Experience, majors, honors program pathways, global study, 4+1 Master’s program, and more. Learn how it all fits together from our panel of faculty, advisors and students.Watch the recording
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Class Visits
As an admitted student, sit in on a class and experience our learning environment first hand. Please make your request at least two weeks prior to your intended visit date by completing the form below.
Class visit opportunities begin February 2 and conclude April 24.
Black-out dates: March 9–13, March 18
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