A community of God-serving Christians.
A place where the professors teach their own classes and want to learn your name; they want to see you succeed.
Where friends become family, a very close-knit community.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Read and really understand the Community Covenant before applying; know the sort of community that is being sought and the sacrifices that are being made by the entire student body. If accepted, try to attend Wheaton Passage, a program before orientation where you meet professors and other incoming students.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It is occasionally joked that Wheaton is the Harvard of Christian schools. While I cannot tell of the rigor of Harvard for comparison, I can say that almost every class at Wheaton gave heavy amounts of homework and had very high standards.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is very fun; as a freshman you participate in activities such as meals with your brother/sister floor, roulettes (where your roommate gets you a date for a floor outing), and floor trips to the city. The dorm truly becomes a place of community and friendship.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
In 2011, Wheaton was ranked #1 for Princeton Review's Best College Food. Also throughout the year, the food service throws special celebrations- new years, the superbowl, and the end of school all have special mealtime celebrations. The only downside is a small variety of options at Saturday night dinners in comparison to the rest of the week.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Play frisbee on the football field, run through the fountain at night, walk through downtown Wheaton (take a look at the popcorn shop built in a 3ft wide alley), play ping-pong in the dorm or Beamer student center, visit the wardrobe that inspired C.S. Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia, see the desk on which JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, or visit one of the many chapels on campus.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Whenever a couple at Wheaton, or alumni of Wheaton, get engaged, they go up the tower to ring the bell in the tower of Blanchard Hall.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who like to work hard, study lots, and give the glory to God when success follows.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
An activities/club fair at the beginning of the school is almost overwhelming, there are so many different clubs to become involved with. Chapel presentations of all the oversees, spring break, and summer ministries that happen really inspire you to take part in what has become a legacy of service by Wheaton students.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus Safety is very active, what some may consider too active. If you park without a permit or climb a tree, you are bound to be caught. The good news is that people feel very safe. There were many times when I was able to leave my study location in the school's student center and run to the bathroom without the slightest fear of my laptop of backpack being stolen.
A community of God-serving Christians. A place where the professors teach their own classes and want to learn your name; they want to see you succeed. Where friends become family, a very close-knit community.
Read and really understand the Community Covenant before applying; know the sort of community that is being sought and the sacrifices that are being made by the entire student body. If accepted, try to attend Wheaton Passage, a program before orientation where you meet professors and other incoming students.
It is occasionally joked that Wheaton is the Harvard of Christian schools. While I cannot tell of the rigor of Harvard for comparison, I can say that almost every class at Wheaton gave heavy amounts of homework and had very high standards.
Dorm life is very fun; as a freshman you participate in activities such as meals with your brother/sister floor, roulettes (where your roommate gets you a date for a floor outing), and floor trips to the city. The dorm truly becomes a place of community and friendship.
In 2011, Wheaton was ranked #1 for Princeton Review's Best College Food. Also throughout the year, the food service throws special celebrations- new years, the superbowl, and the end of school all have special mealtime celebrations. The only downside is a small variety of options at Saturday night dinners in comparison to the rest of the week.
Play frisbee on the football field, run through the fountain at night, walk through downtown Wheaton (take a look at the popcorn shop built in a 3ft wide alley), play ping-pong in the dorm or Beamer student center, visit the wardrobe that inspired C.S. Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia, see the desk on which JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, or visit one of the many chapels on campus.
Whenever a couple at Wheaton, or alumni of Wheaton, get engaged, they go up the tower to ring the bell in the tower of Blanchard Hall.
People who like to work hard, study lots, and give the glory to God when success follows.
An activities/club fair at the beginning of the school is almost overwhelming, there are so many different clubs to become involved with. Chapel presentations of all the oversees, spring break, and summer ministries that happen really inspire you to take part in what has become a legacy of service by Wheaton students.
None
Campus Safety is very active, what some may consider too active. If you park without a permit or climb a tree, you are bound to be caught. The good news is that people feel very safe. There were many times when I was able to leave my study location in the school's student center and run to the bathroom without the slightest fear of my laptop of backpack being stolen.