Orchestrating the start of the school year is a massive undertaking. Though many students want to arrive early for various reasons, we have strict guidelines for who can arrive before the opening time on Sunday, August 25. Here are the approved reasons to return early.
Sponsored Early Arrival: no cost
Names will be provided by the sponsor. Unless you are a student teacher, please do not submit a request. If you are unsure of arrival details, please contact the department responsible for your early return.
- Participation in a leadership team
- Fall athletic team
- On-campus job-have your supervisor email residence.life@wheaton.edu
- Fall semester student teacher-PLEASE SUBMIT THIS REQUEST!
- Nursing and Engineering Students with start dates prior to August 26, 2024-PLEASE SUBMIT THIS REQUEST!
Non-Sponsored Early Arrival: $30 nightly charge, if approved
Requests will be processed on a case-by-case basis.
- For-credit internship (earliest arrival is Sunday, August 18)
- International travel (*email residence.life@wheaton.edu for cost/policy)
Not Approved:
Will be denied and asked to find off-campus housing until Sunday, August 25.
- Transition from off-campus summer leases
- Off-campus employment
The semester meal plan begins with breakfast on Monday, August 26. For students arriving as part of a sponsored group, your leader will communicate your meal options. If you are approved to arrive prior to August 26, you may pay at the door for meals when the dining hall is open.
All early arrivals require approval from the Residence Life office. To avoid a potential fee or being asked to stay in a local hotel, fill out this form! Athletes and student leaders do not need to submit a request. We will not be able to reply to your submission.