Wheaton College - Massachusetts

Wheaton College requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. 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 80% of students who start college at Wheaton College graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
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.

Which Courses 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 not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheaton College

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Does Wheaton College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Wheaton College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

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 Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ 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?

✅ Wheaton College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Wheaton College.

Does Wheaton College Require Internships?

✅ Wheaton College requires an internship for all students.

Internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't. While Wheaton College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Wheaton College

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Wheaton College Library

The main library on campus is the Madeleine Clark Wallace Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Wheaton College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Wheaton College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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.

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 hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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