Apply as a Transfer Student

Complete Your Application Through the Wheaton App

• Once you begin your application, you’ll begin working with Jamie Desai, who is our admissions counselor specifically for transfer students. 
• Priority application deadlines are October 1st for the Spring semester and July 1st for the Fall semester.

Start your application

Once you submit your application, you will have access to your Admissions Portal, where you can submit supplemental materials and monitor your recommendations.

Submit Supplemental Materials

Transfer applicants are required to submit transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, whether or not credit was earned or grades were received. Post-secondary transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to the Wheaton College Admissions Office electronically or by mail at:

Undergraduate Admissions
501 College Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187

High School Transcripts

• A high school transcript is also required. The transcript should include grades earned, class rank (if available), GPA, and a date of graduation. Final high school transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to the Wheaton College Admissions Office electronically or by mail.

Recommendations and Interview

• A recommendation from a pastor, youth pastor, former pastor, Bible study leader, Christian school teacher, church official, or other mature Christian is optional, but encouraged. This person should be a mature Christian adult who knows you well and has had the opportunity to observe your spiritual life. This person should not be a relative.
• An academic recommendation from a current or recent professor is required and can be submitted online by email to your chosen recommender through your online application. 
  • If you would prefer to submit an employer recommendation, please contact the admissions office to detail your request.
• Interviews are required for transfer students as part of the application process. This is a great opportunity for our admissions team to discern if Wheaton is the best fit for your unique situation, especially when it comes to transferring credit. We also want to learn more about your faith in Jesus and why you're interested in Wheaton. Appointments for on-campus and virtual interviews can be scheduled by contacting the transfer student admissions counselor.

Submit Optional Supplemental Materials

Students who plan to pursue a degree in Art are encouraged to submit a portfolio of examples of their work. You may upload an electronic copy of your art portfolio in JPEG format on the supplemental items page of the online application. Or a CD or DVD to the Admissions Office. Please label each image with the title, date, media, and dimensions of the work. For more information, contact the Art Department at 630.752.5050.

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid for transfer applicants to Wheaton College is available in the form of Grants and Scholarships, loans, and Federal Work Study. Spring transfer students may submit their application for financial aid at the same time as they apply for admission (by October 1st). Fall transfer students should file by the priority deadline of March 1.

Transfer students are eligible for the merit-based Wheaton Presidential Scholarships based on their most recent academic experience. More information about Scholarships, Loans, and Work Study can be found here.