Center for Urban Engagement (CUE)

The Aequitas Program in Urban Leadership (the Aequitas Program) is a four-year, cohort-based, experiential program that educates Wheaton College students to promote just, sustainable, and flourishing urban communities through academic study, experiential learning, immersion programs, and Christian service.

Through a combination of coursework and internships, Wheaton in Chicago (WIC) presents students with the opportunity to spend a semester living and learning in Chicago, one of the world's most diverse and influential global cities. All WIC students explore the meaning of vocation through our Civitas program, which examines the call to Christ, community, career, and justice.

The Urban Studies major helps students develop a sophisticated grasp of cities and their role in global affairs, as the Urban Studies minor complements many other programs of study.

The Fellowship in Public Interest Law responds to God’s call for justice in the world by providing paid internships of 8-10 weeks at carefully selected Chicago-based organizations while providing mentoring opportunities with alumni working in legal professions. It is open to anyone considering a legal profession after graduation.

Apply now for Summer 2025 Fellowships 

The CUE Scholars' Corner is a colloquium series for our Core and Supporting Faculty.

Lectures and other events allow our community of faculty, staff, and students to hear from distinguished scholars and practitioners.

Contact CUE or our co-sponsoring departments and programs for more information about our programs in partnership.

• Breakaway Chicago – Office of Christian Outreach
• Chicago Student Teaching – Education Department
• Comparative Urban Studies and Service – Office of Christian Outreach
• Urban Track of Wheaton College Passage – HoneyRock - Outdoor Center for Leadership Development of Wheaton College
• Urban Public Health Elective Concentration – Applied Health Science