Wheaton College

Wheaton College requires a minimum of 124 to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Wheaton College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Wheaton College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Wheaton College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Wheaton College complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Wheaton College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Wheaton College?

Wheaton College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Wheaton College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Wheaton College

When choosing a major, Wheaton College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Wheaton College.Wheaton College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Wheaton College false.Wheaton College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheaton College

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Does Wheaton College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Wheaton College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Wheaton College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Wheaton College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Wheaton College Give AP Credit?

✅ Wheaton College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Wheaton College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Wheaton College, check with the school directly.

Does Wheaton College Require Internships?

🟨 Wheaton College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Wheaton College

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Wheaton College Library

The main library on campus is the Buswell Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Wheaton College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Wheaton College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Illinois Institute of Technology

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Elmhurst College

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Wheaton College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Wheaton College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Wheaton College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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