Wheaton Pre-College 2025 Application

Thank you for your interest in Wheaton Pre-college 2025! This program offers collegiate-level learning for current sophomores, juniors and seniors, with both residential and non-residential options. The main application deadline for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens currently residing in the United States is Monday, May 19, 2025. For non-U.S. citizens located outside of the United States it's Monday, March 31. Students are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited.

To complete your application, gather the following materials in advance, as the application must be submitted in a single session:

Contact Information: Student, Parent/Guardian #1, Parent/Guardian #2, Emergency Contact
Non-U.S. Citizens: Current Passport (see website for details)
Non-native English speakers: Proof of English language proficiency (see website for details; may be submitted after application)
High School Information: Name & Location
High School Transcript (can be submitted after application)
Essay (200-250 words): How will this program influence your future studies, interactions, and goals? What do you hope to contribute to the program and your peers?
Program & Course Selection: First, second, and third preferences
$500 deposit (due with application). Full payment due for applications submitted on or after April 29, 2025.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Acceptance notifications are usually sent within two weeks of submission.

For questions related to completing this application please contact the Summer Programming Office: 508-286-8242 or precollege@wheatoncollege.edu

How did you hear about the Wheaton Pre-college program?

If you answered 'Program Fair' or 'Other' please provide details.

Student Information

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Citizenship Section

Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the United States?

If you are not a citizen of the United States or permanent resident, please review the requirements outlined on the website. The following is required (in addition to all other application requirements):

City of birth
Country of citizenship
Country of permanent residency
Current Passport
English language proficiency (see requirements here; may be submitted after the application).
Commuting students: must have their own housing (with adult supervision) and transportation to/from campus.

City of Birth

Country of permanent residency

In which country is your primary citizenship?

Passport: Please upload a copy of your passport here.

Are you a student currently residing in the U.S. and holding a non-immigrant visa, and eligible to remain in the U.S.?

You must provide a copy of your visa. Please upload here (based on your status and visa, further information may be needed prior to admittance).

Are you a student who resides or is currently located outside the US and need to obtain a visa to enter the United States?

Based on your status, further documentation will be required prior to admittance to the program.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate their English proficiency in order to be considered for this program. For details on English language requirements, please visit this page. You may submit your application without proof of English proficiency and submit it later.

Is English your first language?

Please upload a copy of your English Language Test Score here (if applicable)

NOTE: All students must communicate with the Center for Global Education before submitting an application:

Desnee Stevens
Associate Director/International Student Advisor, International Student Services
Wheaton College Center for Global Education
stevens_desnee@wheatoncollege.edu

Student Personal Information

Chosen or Preferred First Name

First/Given Name

Middle Name (optional)

Last/Family Name

Suffix (for example: Jr.)

Student Email Address

PLEASE NOTE: A parent/legal guardian SHOULD NOT use their email address for the student email address. A student email address MUST be used to complete the registration.

Student Mobile Phone Number

Social Security Number

Gender Identity (optional)

Preferred pronouns

Sex assigned at birth

Birthdate

STOP: To be eligible for the Summer 2025 program, students must have a birthdate on or before 10/1/2009.

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Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address different than your permanent address?

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Accommodations

Do you anticipate seeking accommodations for a documented disability or learning difference?

Please describe the type of accommodations you may need.

High School Information and Essay

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Current grade in high school

Current High School

Are you able to upload your high school transcript now?
If not, you will be able to upload it from a custom student portal provided to you after submission of the application; however, applications cannot be reviewed until we have received the most recent copy of your high school transcript.

Copy of High School Transcript
The transcript is required to verify current grade level and birthdate. Please select an electronic copy of your transcript and upload it with the "Choose File" button below. Please note: you can submit your application without the transcript. You'll then have two weeks to provide us with the transcript.

Essay Question
Picture yourself after completing this program. How do you think this experience will influence your future studies, your interactions with others, and your personal goals? What do you hope to contribute to the program and your peers? Please respond in about 200-250 words.

Program and Course Selections

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The Summer 2025 Program offers a Student Experience or a Student-Athlete Experience.

Student Experience: choose one course from the AM schedule and one course from the PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Artistic Swimming: AM training and choose one course from the PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Distance Running: AM training and choose one course from the PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Strength and Conditioning: AM training and choose one course from the PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Swimming: AM training and choose one course from the PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Fencing: PM AM training and choose one course from the AM PM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Lacrosse (women’s): PM training and choose one course from the AM schedule
Student-Athlete Experience - Volleyball: PM training and choose one course from the AM schedule

Please select your preferred experience and course options will appear.

1. Artistic Swimming training takes place in the AM. Please select your preferred PM course.

2. If your first choice PM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Fencing training takes place in the PM. Please select your preferred AM course.

2. If your first choice AM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Volleyball training takes place in the PM. Please select your preferred AM course.

2. If your first choice AM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the AM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Lacrosse training takes place in the PM. Please select your preferred AM course.

2. If your first choice AM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the AM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Swimming training takes place in the AM. Please select your preferred PM course.

2. If your first choice PM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Strength and conditioning training takes place in the AM. Please select your preferred PM course.

2. If your first choice PM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice course?

1. Distance Running training takes place in the AM. Please select your preferred PM course.

2. If your first choice PM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice course?

You have chosen the Student Experience, where you'll attend one course in the morning (AM schedule) and another in the afternoon (PM Schedule). Follow these guidelines:

Choose your preferred course from the AM schedule.
Choose your preferred course from the PM schedule. You may choose any course from the PM schedule; however, If you are looking to immerse yourself in a particular subject area, we suggest choosing the recommended CO-COURSE for subject immersion (noted in the course options).

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AM Courses	PM Courses
AI for Good!?!	Innovation Lab: Ideation to Fabrication
Animation Essentials: Sketch to Screen	Storytelling: Online and On Stage
Forensics Uncovered: Techniques and Applications	Neuroscience: Mental Health & Medication
Psychology and the Law	Criminal Justice and Social Impact: Unlocking Crime & Punishment

AM COURSE

1. First, select your AM course preference.

2. If your first choice AM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

3. If your first and second choices for the AM course are full, what is your third choice?

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PM COURSE

4. Now, select any one course from the PM session.

5. If your first choice for the PM course is full, what is your second choice? Selecting different back-up course options can improve your odds of being enrolled in the program.

6. If your first and second choices for the PM course are full, what is your third choice?

Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Information

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Information for at least one parent/legal guardian is required. The first person listed under the parent section will also be considered the primary contact in the event of an emergency, will receive all relevant pre-program communications and will be our primary contact for outreach during and after the program.

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent Type

First/Given Name:

Last/Surname

Occupation

Email Address

Mobile Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Is the home address of parent/guardian 1 different from the student home address?

Parent/Guardian 1 Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian 2

This individual will be the backup contact if the primary parent/guardian is unavailable and/or when important information needs to be communicated.

I have limited information about this person.

Parent Type

First/Given Name:

Last/Surname

Occupation

Email Address

Mobile Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Is the home address of parent/guardian 2 different from the student home address?

Street Address

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Other Emergency Contact

Please provide the contact information of an adult (other than a parent/guardian listed above) who WILL be available to come to campus within 24 hours (in the event of an emergency), when a parent/guardian is not available. This individual will also serve as a backup contact if the primary and secondary parent/guardian are unavailable and/or when important information needs to be communicated.

First/Given Name

Last/Surname

Relationship to Student

Email

Mobile Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Address of Emergency Contact

Street Address

City

State

Postal/Zip Code

Country

Payment, Agreement and Signature

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Disciplinary History

Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? Note that you are not required to answer "yes" to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

Please describe the nature of the offense.

Costs and Payments

Residential (living on campus): $5,727 (includes tuition, meals, and housing)
Commuter: $3,000 (includes tuition only)

Students are responsible for their own books and supplies. Lab and tech fees are included in the tuition.

Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due with application submission. If a student is not admitted to the program, the deposit will be refunded in full. If admitted, the deposit will be credited toward the program charges. Payments above the $500 deposit or the full amount can also be made at the time of application.

Payment Balance Due: All account balances must be paid in full by Monday, April 28, 2025. Applications submitted after April 28 and before the May 19 deadline require payment in full. Payment must be paid online at Nelnet Campus Commerce with an electronic check, ACH, or debit/ credit card(s) (payment link below). Registration may be revoked if payment is not received by published deadlines. We reserve the right to report and retrieve any credit bureau information concerning your financial obligations to Wheaton College.

Tuition Refund Policy: Enrollment deposit is non-refundable unless the student is not admitted to the program. Tuition payments are refunded based on the following deadlines:

On or before April 28: 100% refund of tuition (minus the deposit)
April 29 - May 12: 50% refund (minus the deposit)
On or after May 13: 0% refund

Do you have a parent or guardian who is an employee of Wheaton College or a family member who is a Wheaton alum or current Wheaton student?

Name of Wheaton Connection

How is this person connected to Wheaton (employee, alum, student)?

Are you a Norton High School student who has been pre-selected to participate in the Pre-College Program?

Have you been selected by your school or community-based organization (CBO) to apply for their scholarship?

Please select the organization.

If you selected other for the CBO, please let us know which CBO.

Do you intend to enroll in the Residential (live on campus) or Commuter option?

Agreement to Terms and Conditions

We (the student and the parent/guardian) certify that we have reviewed all the information about the Pre-college Program at Wheaton College contained on the Wheaton College website; acknowledge that we had an opportunity to ask any questions that we may have had about the information; and confirm that we understand it. We understand that all program costs must be paid in full by the published deadlines in order to participate in the program. We agree to comply with all rules and policies of the program, and of Wheaton College, including the refund policy and financial agreement as outlined here above. This is inclusive of all Covid-19 policies, procedures and protocols. For additional information, please visit the Pre-College website here.

By signing below, we acknowledge that the information we provided on this form is correct and that falsifying any information may result in disciplinary action or dismissal without any refunds. We also acknowledge that completion of this form serves as an application to the program and does not guarantee enrollment. If the student is not admitted to the program, or if the student is unable to enroll because the program is full or has been canceled, they will be refunded their full payment. If the student is admitted to the program, the information provided on this form will be used for registration purposes. While we will make every effort to enroll the student in their selected courses, enrollment is subject to course availability, including any potential cancellations or full courses.

Parent/Guardian Approval
Parent/legal guardian contact information and electronic consent (including signature) are required to submit and approve the registration. The parent who is listed as the approver for the application (same as Parent 1 above) will be listed as the PRIMARY PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN for the following:

Application and registration approval
Billing and payments
Refunds (If applicable)

By signing below, I agree that I am liable for any debt incurred during my student’s attendance in the Pre-College Program at Wheaton College and I acknowledge the refund policy.

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (must be signed by parent; please type below):

Student Signature (please type below):

By pressing submit, you attest that all of the information you are providing is true to the best of your knowledge and you understand and agree that Wheaton College reserves the right to deny enrollment or permission to register for any reason it considers sufficient.

After you click submit, you will be redirected to a confirmation page, where you will need to submit payment (where applicable) for your application to be reviewed. A copy of that confirmation page will also be sent to your email.