Wheaton College

Wheaton College requires at least 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 78% of students who start college at Wheaton College complete all the credits required within six years.

Wheaton College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
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 Will I 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 requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
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.

Student Designed Majors

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.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Wheaton College

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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job 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 does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Wheaton College Give AP Credit?

✅ Wheaton College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. 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 offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. 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. 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 Madeleine Clark Wallace 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.

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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