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At Wheaton College, we embrace the uniqueness of each student’s educational journey, and our community has long been enriched by the presence of homeschooled students. We understand that every educational path is a personal and spiritual journey, and Wheaton feels like home to those seeking a meaningful and faith-driven next step in their academic pursuit.
Homeschooled students have been part of Wheaton College for years. Nearly 10% of Wheaton students have been homeschooled at some point during high school. Homeschooled students bring initiative, independent learning, and creative thinking to our campus community. We welcome applications from homeschooled students who have completed a rigorous college-preparatory program.
These forms can be emailed to admissions@wheaton.edu or mailed to:
Wheaton College Undergraduate Admissions Office
Melvin E. Banks Welcome Center
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
In addition to these homeschooling forms, applicants should follow Wheaton’s application procedures.
Wheaton College is privileged to have generous donors who provide Student Financial Services with money to assist students. The Acker Academy Excellence in Home Education Scholarship is made possible through such a donation and is intended for a freshman student who is a graduate of a home education program and actively participated in a community service project during high school. The scholarship is not renewable beyond the freshman year. One recipient is selected each year to receive a $1,500 award, although that amount may vary slightly from year to year.
In order to qualify, the recipient must:
Any questions about applying can be directed to sfs@wheaton.edu.
Curriculum requirements for homeschooled applicants are identical to those for all other applicants.
Wheaton recognizes both pre-packaged and self-designed curricula. Our only requirement is a comprehensive transcript of your academic program, as well as the Wheaton College Homeschool Information Form.
Transcripts should include a brief summary of course content and comprehensive details of completed coursework from 9th through 11th grades, as well as classes in progress. The transcript should indicate grades and credits received for each course. Detailed performance evaluations are helpful, but not required. The transcript must be signed by the individual who prepared it. The transcript template may be used in preparing application materials.
Wheaton does not require a state-certified diploma or GED for admission, but we do require applicants to complete the academic requirements described above.
We prefer that someone other than a parent completes the academic recommendation—a tutor, a community college professor, etc.—but we will accept an academic recommendation from a parent if no one else is available. The pastoral recommendation must come from someone who is not related to you. You may submit a third recommendation from an individual outside your household who knows you well as a student and as a person—an employer, a tutor, a coach, etc.
Standardized test scores are required for homeschooled applicants. We accept the SAT, ACT, or CLT. Submit test scores directly from the testing company.
If you have been homeschooled for any part of high school, please complete the Homeschool Information Form. We also highly recommend you schedule an interview.
Most credits earned at another accredited college will transfer to Wheaton if the courses apply to our liberal arts program. Vocational or technical courses, pre-college or remedial courses, or courses in which a D grade was earned are not transferable. Courses taken at an unaccredited college may receive some credit with the approval of the Registrar. The College reserves the right to decide the acceptability and applicability of credits earned at other institutions.
Wheaton rarely enrolls students more than a year younger than their freshmen peers.
If your questions aren’t addressed here, contact an admissions counselor, or get connected to a current student at Wheaton from a homeschooling environment.
Do you have other questions or need clarification on a finer point in the application process? Want to talk with someone? We'd love to hear from you.