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Academic Requirements/General Education

Credit hour policy, graduation requirements, participation in commencement, general education statement of purpose, core competencies - (up to 18 hours), shared core - (18-24 hours), thematic core (12-40 hours), competency, advanced placement/credit, transfer credit, academic requirements.

Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for graduation, Wheaton College confers upon the student one of four degrees—Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Music Education. A majority of majors within the Arts and Sciences award the Bachelor of Arts. Selected majors (chiefly in the sciences) award the Bachelor of Science, and the Conservatory offers the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Music Education. See the listing of majors in the Academic Majors policy for the specific degree awarded. A student can earn a second baccalaureate degree provided that the degree (i.e., BA, BS, BM or BME) is a different type from the first, all requirements for each degree (including general education requirements) are satisfied, and at least 30 hours beyond those required for the first degree (minimum of 154 semester hours) have been completed. Contact the Academic Advising Office or Registrar’s Office for further details.

A student is subject to the requirements listed in the catalog for the year in which the first enrollment occurred or may file a request to change to the requirements of a subsequent catalog under which the student is enrolled. All requirements must be met, however, under the same catalog, with several specific exceptions for students under the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, or 2022-23 catalogs. Students in these four catalog years may declare one of the following new curriculum in the 2023-24 catalog while meeting all other requirements under their current catalog:

• Pre-Health Professions Certificate
• Pre-Licensure Elementary Education Certificate
• Pre-Licensure Secondary Education Certificate
• Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
• ESL Endorsement
• Middle-Grade Language Arts Endorsement
• Middle-Grade Math Endorsement
• Middle-Grade Social Science Endorsement
• Middle-Grade Science Endorsement
• Special Education Endorsement
• Departmental Honors Endorsement
• Extended Studies in Major Endorsement
• Intercultural Engagement Endorsement

The College reserves the right to change academic policies and procedures during a student's time of enrollment.

Students are expected to complete the general education, major, minor, concentration or emphasis, endorsement, certificate and/or fellowship programs with the listed catalog courses. Course substitutions can be made by departmental recommendation (see department); exceptions to policy, procedure, or general academic requirements are handled with the academic petition process (form available on the Registrar's Office website).

Wheaton College abides by the federal definition of a student credit hour, which states that a credit hour is equivalent to:

• one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction [for Wheaton, like the majority of colleges and universities, one hour is 50 minutes] and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
• at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1)(i) of this definition for other activities as established by an institution, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading toward to the award of credit hours. (34 CFR § 600.2) 

For non-traditional courses, such as those that are hybrid with intensives or shorter than 15 weeks in length, Wheaton College policy provides corresponding standards for direct contact hours and outside-of-class work.  More details are available on the College website .

The following requirements must be met for graduation:

• To earn a bachelor's degree, students must satisfy all the requirements for their program of study, which includes all the Christ at the Core general education requirements, one or more majors (which may have concentrations or emphases), and any minors, certificates, fellowship programs, or endorsements declared by the student.  A minimum of 124 successfully completed semester hours are required for a bachelor’s degree.  The credit requirements for some undergraduate programs of study exceed 124 hours. 
• Students must satisfactorily meet all Christ at the Core general education requirements. Petitions requesting waivers of these requirements will be denied. For Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees, please see the Conservatory of Music section of the catalog for specific Christ at the Core and major requirements.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 must be maintained. A 2.00 average is also required for a major with a maximum of four hours of D grades allowed toward a major (maximum of eight hours of D grades in major courses for the B.M. and the B.M.E. degrees).
• A total of 36 semester hours must be earned in upper division courses—those numbered 300 and above.
• At least 48 semester hours must be satisfactorily completed from Wheaton College. Irrespective of the total number of hours taken from Wheaton College, at least 30 of the last 60 and at least 12 of the last 21 hours earned toward the degree must be taken from Wheaton. Study abroad programs taken through the Wheaton Global Programs and Studies (GPS) Office may count as residency hours for the 12 of the last 21 rule.
• Students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours plus the capstone course from at least one major at Wheaton College, except in the case of major programs that require study abroad in an accepted non-Wheaton College program; these students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours plus the capstone course from at least one major at Wheaton College.
• The 124 hours required for graduation may contain no more than 56 hours with the same course prefix.  Courses tagged with a Christ at the Core thematic tag do not count towards the 56-hour limit.  The limit on courses with the same prefix does not apply after 124 hours.  For transfer students, the limit on courses with the same prefix is determined at the time of transfer.
• See the Curriculum Overlap policy for more information on the number of hours of common coursework that students can count between majors, minors, certificates, fellowship programs, and general education requirements.
• Wheaton College graduate level courses can apply to a bachelor’s degree. Students may take up to 16 credits of graduate-level coursework from the Wheaton College Graduate School (but no more than 8 credits may be taken per semester). These graduate-level credits may be applied to both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements, with the exception of Christ at the Core requirements.
• Some departments require that students in their major take comprehensive examinations as a part of their graduation requirements. Other assessment measurements may be required by individual departments or the college administration.
• An Application for Degree must be filed with the the Academic Advising Office two semesters prior to graduation.
• Completion of the Bachelor’s degree must be within ten years of initial enrollment.

Commencement is a public event for recognizing and celebrating graduating students. A student who completes degree requirements in December, May, or summer may participate in the annual May commencement. Completion of degree requirements means that a student will have completed all the requirements as noted above.

Students who will be completing degree requirements during the summer must be registered for the appropriate courses prior to the commencement ceremony as confirmed by the Registrar’s Office. In order to walk in commencement, it is assumed that a student will receive, or will be eligible to receive, a diploma no later than August of the academic year of commencement participation.

Some students will be allowed to participate in commencement without having completed all of the above criteria. The exceptions are:

• Elementary education, secondary education, or music education students who have completed everything except the student teaching semester;
• Liberal arts engineering students who have completed at least one year at an ABET accredited engineering schools;
• Liberal arts nursing students who have completed one year of the nursing program from a nursing school; and
• Students who are registered to complete one graduation requirement during the following fall semester on Wheaton’s campus.

Liberal arts engineering and nursing students are not eligible to participate in commencement after 8 semesters of enrollment if the above criteria for Wheaton requirements are not completely met.

Students who do not meet the stated criteria will not be permitted to participate in commencement. While requests for an exception to the stated criteria may be submitted by a student, such exceptions are rarely approved and only for very unusual and extenuating circumstances. Students requesting an exception should fill out an academic petition and submit it to the Academic Advising Office.

The purpose of our general education program, Christ at the Core, is to introduce men and women to an understanding and appreciation of God, His creation and grace, and to our place of privilege and responsibility in the world He has made. To this end, the curriculum encourages students to ground all aspects of life in the Word of God, leading to a firm commitment to Christ and His Kingdom.

Christ at the Core general education exposes students to the fundamental ideas of their shared theological, cultural, intellectual, and scientific traditions, and also to concepts and issues outside the framework of their own cultural background. It engages students in various disciplines with their means of discovery, helps students grasp relationships between different fields of knowledge, and encourages them to appreciate and experience the unity of God's truth.

The Christ at the Core general education curriculum is designed to develop the student's ability to be creative, to think critically, and to reason analytically and quantitatively. It enables students to develop proficiencies in research methodologies, in oral and written expression, and in aesthetic appreciation. More specifically Christ at the Core prepares a student:

To pursue an integration of faith, life and learning:

• By employing a Christian world view of God, humanity, nature, and the arts
• By seeking to obey Christ in personal, professional, occupational, and social activity
• By understanding and applying biblical perspectives to all areas of knowledge and life
• By interconnecting knowledge, concepts, and actions through critical analysis of historical, cultural and scientific backgrounds

Christ at the Core encourages independent thought and action, nurturing the desire and capacity for informed moral choices and lifetime learning. It supports the general goal of the College to prepare students—intellectually, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially—for life in church and society, for involvement in Christ's redemptive work in creation, and for lives of joy and service to the glory of God.

Christ at the Core General Education Requirements

The general education requirements listed below apply to students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs. Requirements for the Liberal Arts Engineering and Liberal Arts Nursing majors and the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees are listed in their sections of the catalog. The credit hours listed for each requirement are based on Wheaton College course offerings. Variations may occur when requirements are met through testing and/or with transfer credit.

Competencies are essential academic skills for advanced study in the Christian liberal arts. Each student must satisfy up to 18 hours of Core Competencies over four different disciplines (First-Year Writing, Oral Communication, and Modern or Classical Language). Some students test out of part of the requirements through validation tests administered by the appropriate department or with a qualifying score on specific Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Level A or AS, ACT, or SAT Subject exams. Since these skills are foundational for further study, students should complete them no later than the end of their sophomore year, with the exception of the modern or classical language requirement, which should be completed by the end of the junior year.

1. First-Year Writing (0-4 Hours)

Students should aim to fulfill this requirement in their first year so that they will be introduced to ideas and skills that will be crucial for their progress through their liberal arts education. All students should complete the writing requirement by the end of their sophomore year. Since writing is a lifelong skill, students are encouraged to take additional writing courses beyond Composition and Research. Successful completion of the First-Year Writing requirement is a prerequisite for enrollment in any upper division writing course.

Meeting the Writing Requirement at Wheaton College:

• You may satisfy the writing requirement by taking ENGW 103 First-Year Writing (4 hours) and earning a grade of C or higher.

Options to Waive the Requirement with Academic Credit:

• Score a 4 or 5 on the Language/Composition Advanced Placement exam.
• Score a 32 or higher on the English Language Arts (ELA) subscore of an ACT exam. This score is calculated using the English, Reading, and Writing scores. Students who did not take the optional writing portion of the ACT will not have an ELA score.
• Score a minimum of 6 on each of the 3 categories (reading, analysis, and writing) of the SAT Essay Exam taken by June 2021.
• Writing courses taken at other colleges and universities will be evaluated through Wheaton's normal transfer evaluation process and may require more than one course to meet the requirement. 

2. Oral Communication (0-4 Hours)

The Oral Communication requirement should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. If you have had extensive speech training or experience, take the oral competency exam offered by the Communication Department.

Options to Fulfill the Requirement at Wheaton College:

• Pass oral competency exam offered by the Communication Department (offered every A quad), which consists of presenting a persuasive speech to a jury composed of one or more members of the Communication faculty (fulfills requirement; no credit) OR

Option to Waive the Requirement with Academic Credit:

• Courses taken at other colleges and universities will be evaluated through Wheaton's normal transfer evaluation process.

3. Language Competency (0-12 Hours)

Students at Wheaton College shall demonstrate linguistic proficiency in either a modern or classical language to fulfill the Core Curriculum Language Competency Requirement. The requirement must be completed by the end of the junior year and can be achieved by one of the following means:

All undergraduate students who anticipate completing competency via language study must take a placement test and follow the recommendation of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages (MCL) in order to enroll in a modern or classical languages course. Students who have never studied their language of interest must enroll in a 101 course and should not take a placement test.

For modern languages (CHIN, FREN, SPAN, and GERM), placement tests may be taken online at any time during the academic year. Register online at:  https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/programs/modern-and-classical-languages/testing-and-competency/language-placement-testing/

For classical languages (GREK, HEBR, LATN), course placement will be determined by a written placement test offered at the beginning of each academic semester. Register online at:  https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/programs/modern-and-classical-languages/testing-and-competency/language-placement-testing/

Language courses that serve as academic preparation for completion of the Language Competency Requirement must be taken for credit and cannot be taken pass/fail or as an audited course.

Transfer Credit: 

Students may transfer one intermediate-level (or upper division) modern or classical language semester course (completed and passed with a C- or above) from a four-year accredited college or university or two intermediate-level semester courses (both of which must have been completed and passed with a C- or above) from a two-year college 1 to satisfy the requirement.

Courses taken abroad may also be considered on a case-by-case basis with prior approval by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages.

Four hours of intermediate-level credit is earned with official score reports with a rating of "Intermediate-Mid"  from ACTFL OPI or OPIc via Language Testing International's exam proctoring as approved by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages or by an approved proctor assigned by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages.

Online language courses are not accepted.

Test Scores : 

Modern Languages:

Students who received a minimum score of 580 on a College Board SAT Subject Test with a reading component prior to June 2021, a 3 or higher on an AP Exam, a 4 or higher on an IB Exam (Higher Level [HL]), or who have been awarded the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy 2 in an approved language, will have satisfied the requirement. Wheaton College will evaluate State Seal of Biliteracy credentials from other states on a case-by-case basis.

Students whose oral proficiency in a language other than English is assessed at the ACTFL 3  “ Intermediate-Mid ” level based on an official OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) or OPIc (Oral Proficiency Interview-computer) test administered by Language Testing International (LTI) 4  will have fulfilled the Language Competency Requirement. (Note: LTI OPI and OPIc testing must be proctored by a faculty or staff member from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages or by an LTI remote proctor assigned by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages).​

Classical Languages:

Students of Latin who received a minimum score of 640 on a College Board SAT Subject Test with a reading component prior to June 2021, a 4 or higher on an AP Exam, a 5 or higher on an IB Exam (Higher Level [HL]), or who have been awarded the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy for Latin, will have satisfied the Language Competency Requirement.

Students of Latin, Ancient Greek or Classical Hebrew who pass an Modern and Classical Department Language Competency Exam will have satisfied the Language Competency Requirement. This exam is offered at the beginning of each academic semester.

Students who are attempting to fulfill the language competency requirement via an LTI OPI or OPIc test (for modern languages) or by departmental competency exam (for classical languages) should do so before the end of the first year after matriculation at Wheaton . The test may be taken only once to satisfy the requirement.

A two-year college or university is defined as an associate degree-granting institution of higher learning (also known as a community or junior college). See the American Association of Community Colleges website ( https://www.aacc.nche.edu/ ) for a list of community colleges in the United States.

State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) award requirements vary from state to state. SSB insignia awarded to students by other U.S. states will be evaluated and approved on a case-by-case basis. (See  http://sealofbiliteracy.org/state-guidelines )

ACTFL = American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. For ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012, see  https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

Language Testing International is the exclusive licensee of ACTFL ( https://www.languagetesting.com/ ).

Exemptions from the Core Language Competency Requirement:

• International students (non-native speakers of English) who have fulfilled the English proficiency requirements for admission to Wheaton. No credit is earned. https://www.wheaton.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-wheaton/about-the-admissions-process/how-to-apply-as-an-international-student/english-proficiency-requirements/
• Students whose entire high school curriculum (all written and oral instruction in every subject) was completed in a language other than English (transcript validation required). No credit is earned.
• Students with approved disability-related accommodations for an MCL Language Substitution may take 12 hours of Global Perspectives (GP) tagged courses to fulfill the language competency requirement. See the Learning and Accessibility Services Office for the procedure and required documentation.

Contact the Department of Modern and Classical Languages for further information.

The Shared Core fosters students’ developmental learning of the integration of faith with their liberal arts study. These common courses are required of all students as either prerequisites or as a required course which explore topics and cultivate skills valued in the development of Christian perspectives on all of life and learning. Shared Core courses are expected to be taken at Wheaton College. Transfer students who have taken in-person courses while a full time residential student at a Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) institution may meet 2 of the BITH requirements with transfer credit.

1.  First Year Seminar: Enduring Questions (CORE 101, 4 Hours)

All first year students will take CORE 101 First Year Seminar: Enduring Questions in the fall semester. This course is intended to present a framework to help students understand the nature of a Christian liberal arts education and the integration of faith with learning. The First Year Seminar is composed of 2/3 shared content and 1/3 specialized content unique to the faculty member and course section. Transfer credit is not accepted for  CORE 101 First Year Seminar: Enduring Questions .

Students will be able to….

• articulate how life in Christ shapes the way one addresses enduring questions (including “What is the good life?”) in conversation with alternative approaches.
• analyze significant factors that influence the development of character.
• articulate the value of Christian liberal arts education.
• explain the Gospel in light of the biblical narrative using basic theological vocabulary.
• critically engage the ideas of vocation as they concern God’s general calling on all Christians, their calling as students, and the distinctive vocations each of them pursues.

2.  Old Testament (4 Hours)

To meet the requirement in Old Testament:

• Take BITH 211 Old Testament Literature and Interpretation , ARCH 211 , BITH 221 or BITH 312

3.  New Testament (4 Hours)

To meet the requirement in New Testament:

• Take BITH 213 New Testament Literature and Interpretation , ARCH 213 or BITH 317

4.  Christian Thought (4 Hours)

To meet the requirement in Christian Thought:

• Take BITH 315 Christian Thought , BITH 318 , BITH 374 or BITH 376

5.  Advanced Integrative Seminar (CORE 3XX, 4 Hours)

Students should take the Advanced Integrative Seminar ( CORE 3XX ) after the First Year Seminar and before the Capstone Experience, ideally during their sophomore or junior year. The Advanced Integrative Seminar builds upon the work of the First Year Seminar and fosters advanced skills in Christian liberal arts learning. These courses focus on a complex topic that requires integrative perspectives and may encourage interdisciplinary work while modeling a sophisticated approach to the integration of faith and learning. Students will be expected to read, discuss, and write with rigor and increased maturity. They should demonstrate increasing independence and resourcefulness in the development of informed and committed Christian responses to the content and questions of each seminar’s topic. Due to limited AIS courses, students may only take one AIS course. Transfer credit is not accepted for the AIS course.

• demonstrate increasing maturity in their ability to show how the Christian faith informs and is informed by their understanding of a complex issue.
• exhibit research skills involving different forms of inquiry, investigation and analysis in order to address the course topic.

Note: Many AIS courses will also meet at least one theme in the Thematic Core, but they cannot be counted as requirements toward a major or a minor. An AIS may count for certificate credit. Certificates may not require an AIS, but they may identify AIS courses eligible for elective credit in fulfilling certificate requirements.  

6.  Capstone Experience: Disciplinary Questions and Vocational Challenges (2-4 Hours)

Students will complete a Capstone course in their major, as designated by that department. The Capstone Experience allows students to pursue deep integration of their major and the concepts they have explored throughout the entire Christ at the Core curriculum. The Capstone Experience also considers how the First Year Seminar, the Advanced Integrative Seminar, and coursework in their major prepares them for their vocations after Wheaton. Transfer credit is not accepted for the Capstone.

• integrate their major’s discipline with their Christ at the Core learning.
• articulate how their understanding of vocation as it concerns God’s general calling on all Christians, their calling as students, and their distinctive vocational callings has developed while at Wheaton College.
• discuss how studying the Christian liberal arts has shaped their growth in knowledge, wisdom, and Christian character during their time at Wheaton College.

The Thematic Core offers broad exposure to the liberal arts while allowing for multidisciplinary courses. The Thematic Core courses encourage students to interact with disciplines across the academic spectrum while focusing on the integrative goals of a Christian liberal arts education and helping students develop a distinctly Christian understanding of creation, culture, and the pursuit of truth.

The Thematic Core requirement is fulfilled by taking one course from each theme (aka tag) unless otherwise noted. Courses that fulfill Thematic Core themes will have this designation in their course description. Some courses will have more than one tag.

• Applied Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning - AAQR
• Diversity in the United States - DUS
• Global Perspectives - GP
• Historical Perspectives - HP
• Literary Explorations - LE
• Philosophical Investigations - PI
• Scientific Issues and Perspectives - SIP
• Scientific Practice - SP
• Social Inquiry - SI
• Visual and Performing Arts - VPA Take one 4-hr VPA course or two 2-hr courses with 2 different tags: VPAV ( art ), VPAM ( music ), VPAT ( theater )

Courses may carry up to 2 Thematic Core tags. A maximum of three themes may be applied to meet both Thematic Core requirements and major requirements. Students pursuing two majors can apply up to three themes per major for a total of six themes.

A maximum of 4 of the themes in the Thematic Core may be met with transfer credit for the general student population. However, transfer students entering with 60 or more credits may meet up to 6 themes with transfer credit upon matriculation.  Each transfer course may only meet one theme as assigned by the Academic Advising Office. Christ at the Core requirements for individual Music degrees are listed in the Conservatory of Music section of the catalog. Christ at the Core Thematic Core transfer policies for Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education students are more limited.

More specific information concerning the tests accepted and scores that are needed to waive a course or receive credit is available from the Academic Advising Office at Wheaton College.

The Advanced Placement (AP) tests may be used to earn college credit. They are typically taken by students after taking an AP course in high school. 

Some courses taken as a part of the International Baccalaureate program can be used for college credit if a grade of 5 or higher was earned.

The writing subscores from ACT and SAT may be used to meet part of the competency requirements for writing.

Most credits earned at another accredited college will transfer to Wheaton if the courses are applicable to a liberal arts program. Courses of a vocational or technical nature or courses in which a grade below C- was earned are not transferable. Courses taken at an unaccredited college are not transferable. The College reserves the right to decide the acceptability and applicability of degrees and credits earned at other institutions. Grades for credits accepted for transfer courses are not included when determining a student's cumulative grade point average at Wheaton. Only official transcripts received directly from the awarding institution can be used to record credit on a Wheaton transcript.

Transfer student credit is assessed upon acceptance. Continuing students wishing to take courses at another college must complete a Transfer Credit Approval Form prior to taking the course to confirm that the course will transfer to Wheaton College, for the requirement they are seeking to meet. A maximum of 4 of the Thematic Core Themes may be met with transfer credit, and only the primary tag is given for transfer courses. Only Wheaton courses receive multiple tags. No more than six hours of physical activity or dance courses can be transferred.

A maximum of 40 credit hours earned prior to high school graduation may be applied to the undergraduate degree. Use of courses taken prior to college matriculation for major requirements will be at the discretion of each academic department.

Students who transfer credits from a community college can transfer a maximum of 62 semester hours of credit. Courses taken at two-year colleges may not be used to satisfy Wheaton's upper division course requirement.

All credits earned prior to matriculation that are eligible for transfer are applied to a student's record upon receipt of an official transcript. Transferred credits are only removed from the transcript upon request in one of these two cases:

• Students who have taken more credits at previous institutions prior to matriculation than are allowed by Wheaton's transfer policies can (with the exception of repeating courses) adjust which courses are applied to their record by exchanging courses. Students who have taken courses at another institution and opt to repeat the content at Wheaton cannot have the transfer courses removed from their transcript.
• Students may remove transfer credits that were received by examination (such as through Advanced Placement) if the credits are applying to any degree requirement other than Christ at the Core.

In both cases, once credits are removed from the transcript, they cannot be re-added to the transcript.

Wheaton accepts credits earned by online/distance learning coursework with certain exceptions. Such work should be taken only through accredited institutions. Lab science, modern or classical languages, and public speaking courses must have in-person lab, speaking/listening, or speech presentations, respectively.

Accepting courses for transfer and applying them toward degree requirements are separate considerations. Courses may transfer as elective credits but not be applicable to specific requirements. Transfer students are expected to meet all graduation requirements and general education requirements as listed in the appropriate sections of the catalog. Students may be requested to supply specific course information for a department in order to receive transfer credit. In some cases, students may be requested to take additional courses if the department determines that the necessary areas of study were not included.

Courses that have been taken more than eight years prior to transferring to Wheaton will be accepted on a course-by-course basis and are subject to department approval for transfer.

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Essays by CFI Scholars

CFI Scholars author original essays on selected topics at the intersections between vocation and the liberal arts.

Dr. Vince Bacote , Associate Professor of Theology, "Reconnecting Our Way to Vocation"

Dr. Robert Bishop , Associate Professor of Physics and Philosophy, co-authored with Dr. Nathaniel Thom,   "Suffering Promotes Flourishing"

Dr. Marc Cortez , Associate Professor of Theology,  "Vocationalizing the imago Dei"  and  "Biblical Contours of Flourishing"

Dr. Seth Ehorn , Visiting Assistant Professor of Greek Language and New Testament, with Dr. Enoch Hill,   "Flourishing in the Temporal and Eternal"

Dr. Winnie Fung , Associate Professor of Economics, "Poverty, Liberation, and Human Flourishing" Dr. Enoch Hill , Assistant Professor of Economics,   "Can Money Buy Happiness?"

Dr. Christine Jeske , Assistant Professor of Anthropology,  "A Theology of Work for the Underemployed"

Dr. Karen Johnson , Assistant Professor of History,  "Placing Vocation" Dr. Hanmee Kim , Assistant Professor of History, "Remembering the Nature of Nation-States"

Dr. Laura Montgomery , Professor of Anthropology, "Social Stratification in Vocational Discernment and Choice"

Dr. Ray Phinney , Associate Professor of Psychology,  "Cognitive Errors, Biases and Vocational Exploration"

Dr. Read Mercer Schuchardt , Associate Professor of Communication, "Media Effects at the Neurochemical Level"

Dr. David Setran , Price-LeBar Chair of Christian Formation and Ministry,   "From Worldview to Way of Life: Forming Student Dispositions Toward Human Flourishing"

Dr. Nathaniel Thom , Assistant Professor of Biology, "Providence, Choice, and the Neurobiology of Vocation," and co-authored with Dr. Robert Bishop, "Suffering Promotes Flourishing"

Dr. Noah Toly , Professor of Urban Studies and Politics & International Relations,  "Called to Rest"

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Overview of Wheaton College, Massachusetts

Wheaton College is a private liberal arts college situated in Norton, Massachusetts. The institution has a large selection of over 40 undergraduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by an 11 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. The Wheaton College Lyons play in the NCAA Division III New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) for most sports. The college fields 21 intercollegiate teams.

• Total Enrollment: 1,760 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 39% Male/61% Female
• 99% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $54,568
• Books: $940
• Room and Board: $14,096
• Other Expenses: $1,060
• Total Cost: $70,664

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
• Grants: 98%
• Grants: $30,277
• Loans: $6,761

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
• Transfer-Out Rate: 18%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 75%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 78%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports:  Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports:  Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Wheaton College, Massachusetts Admissions

Wheaton College is test-optional, meaning that students can choose to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. It has a robust admissions process that involves a multitude of academic measures. Applicants must complete an online application. A persuasive essay and glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Wheaton College Acceptance Rate: 70%
• SAT Critical Reading: 600/680
• SAT Math: 580/670
• ACT Cumulative: 27/31
• ACT English: 24/33
• ACT Math: 25/30

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Wheaton College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Wheaton College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Wheaton College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Hofstra University, Texas Christian University, Temple University, Auburn University, Seton Hall University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Wheaton College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Texas at Dallas, Stony Brook University, University of Connecticut, Rochester Institute of Technology, American University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Drexel University

Applying to Wheaton College

Application Deadline: January 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://wheatoncollege.edu/admission/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://wheatoncollege.edu/admission/apply/

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Supplemental Essay?

<p>In the Other Information tab of the Questions section on the Common App, there is a supplemental essay question, but it has a green check next to it whether anything is entered or not, which makes it seem like it might be optional. There’s no mention at all of a supplemental essay on the Wheaton website, optional or not. Does anyone know whether this question is required?</p>

<p>This is a required section! It is a little confusing. </p>

<p>I am an ED admit, so I already went through the whole process. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! </p>

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