Apply to Wheaton College

Whether you're applying to Wheaton as a first‑year, international, transfer, or Conservatory student, or graduate student, our comprehensive application process is designed to guide you step‑by‑step.

Explore application deadlines for Early Action, Regular Decision, and rolling admission opportunities, then follow clear instructions for submitting your Wheaton or Common App, supplemental materials, and application fees.

Ready to join a community that values intellectual rigor and faith? Start your Wheaton application today and take the next step to find your Christ-centered calling.

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Application Deadlines

Admission Round	Application Due	Supplemental Items Sent by	Decision Notification by	Reply-by Date
Early Action I	October 15	October 22	Thanksgiving	May 1
Early Action II	November 15	November 22	Christmas	May 1
Regular Decision I	January 15	January 22	March 1	May 1
Regular Decision II	February 15	February 22	April 1	May 1
Rolling Admission	N/A	N/A	Three weeks upon application completion	ASAP
Spring Entry	Rolling	Rolling	November 1	December 1

Transfer Term	Application Deadline	Interview Deadline	Decisions Sent by	Reply Date
Fall Semester	March 1 for guaranteed consideration	March 1	April 1	May 1
Spring Semester	October 1 for guaranteed consideration	October 1	November 1	December 1
Rolling Admission	On-going as space is available	On-going	Three Weeks Upon Completion of Application File	Two weeks after acceptance

Pre-College Programs

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Vanguard Gap Year

Wheaton's gap year program for 18-20 year old high school graduates seeking a formative educational experience prior to enrolling at college.

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BRIDGE Pre-College Program

Wheaton's Leadership program for high-achieving, first-generation college-bound, low-income, and African-American and Latino students from the Chicagoland area.

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Wheaton College Summer Institute

A premier pre-college program for rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to preview all Wheaton has to offer and even earn college credit.

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Academic excellence. Christian commitment. Leadership and servanthood.

These are the essential ingredients in a Wheaton education.

Whether it's scheduling a visit, asking a question, applying for financial aid and scholarships, or starting your application, if you're ready to take the next step, we're here to help.

Call: 800.222.2419 | Email: admissions@wheaton.edu