Welcome to Wheaton Day

Celebrating Your Admission to Wheaton

• Learn about academic programs from the faculty who teach them 
• Meet student leaders, club advisors, and staff from student services at Lyons Fest
• Connect with enrolled students at Lyons Link-Up
• Explore Wheaton’s state-of-the-art innovation and experiential spaces
• See a residence hall and start to envision your dorm room
• Hear about study abroad, research, and internships to foster your personal and professional growth  
• Get answers to questions about financial aid and student employment opportunities

Check out the Schedule of Events from April 17, 2026

8:30–9:30 a.m.
Registration

9:30–10:15 a.m.
Welcome  Address

10:30–11:20 a.m.
The Wheaton Community: Supporting Your Student's Success (for Parents and Guardians)
Learn more about how our collaborative and vibrant community will support and mentor your students to help them bring opportunities to life.

10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jump Into Class: Academic Sessions (for Students)
Get a comprehensive overview of our academic programs from the faculty who designed the curriculum.

• Arts at Wheaton
• Biosciences and Environmental Science
• Business and Economics
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, and Medical Science
• Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics
• Education
• English and Philosophy
• Film, Digital Media and Communications 
• History, Languages and Culture
• Nursing
• Psychology and Neuroscience
• Social Sciences

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Go Beyond the Classroom: Campus Resources
These 30-minute sessions will showcase the opportunities available for you to personalize and support your Wheaton experience.

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

• Life and Career Design Institute
• Advising, Support and Accessibility

12:15–12:45 p.m.

• Compass Curriculum, Honors, Global and 4+1 Experiences
• Campus Life and Belonging

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Explore Innovation, Creative and Experiential Spaces
Drop by any (or all) of the locations below at any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to see where Wheaton students gain valuable hands-on experience right here on campus.

• Creative Spaces:
  • Beard & Weil Galleries
  • Film Studio
  • Kresge Experimental Theatre
  • Music practice rooms
  • Permanent Collection
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Scene Shop
  • Sculpture Studio
  • Weber Theatre
• Experiential Spaces:
  • Computer Museum
  • Greenhouse
  • Imaging Center for Undergraduate Collaboration (ICUC)
  • Nursing SIM Labs
  • Rooftop Observatory (weather-permitting)
• Innovation Spaces:
  • Digital Lab
  • Fab Lab
  • Fiber Lab
  • Entrepreneurship Studio
  • The Shop

11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Take a Tour of Campus or Residence Hall
Tours will depart on a rolling basis starting at 11:30 a.m. with final tours departing at 1:15 p.m.

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Complimentary Lunch in Chase Dining Hall

1:30–3:00 p.m.
Lyons Link-Up
Already committed to Wheaton? Come by to meet other members of the Class of 2030 and enrolled transfer students!

1:30–3:00 p.m.
Get Involved at Lyons Fest
Check out this bustling festival to get connected with a club or organization that interests you and meet student leaders. Speak with faculty from a variety of disciplines and staff members representing various student services to learn more about the network that exists to support your success.

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