Passage 2025 Schedule

Your arrival and move in date depends on whether you are an International Student, First Generation College Student, Music Major, or in ROTC. No parent programming will occur on campus once students return from their Passage sites.

For International Students, click here for more details on Passport to Wheaton.

Passage Early Arrival Schedule

Wednesday, August 13
2:00 - 5:00 pm: Campus Residences Open for Early Arrival Move-In (This event is for students and parents.) Early Arrivals listed below, head to your campus residence to begin the move-in process. The Thunder Move-In Team will be ready to assist all new students with moving into their residence! Early Arrivals include: - Football - Music Majors - ROTC Cadets - International Students: MK/TCK/F1 visa
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Bon Appétit Briefing on Food Allergens (This event is for students and parents.) Bon Appétit's Executive Chef and General Manager provides an overview of how to dine safely in our café, avoiding food allergens and making healthy choices. Anderson Commons, Beamer Center
6:30 - 8:00 pm: Cross Cultural Chill Out (This event is for international students.) Join current and new international (F-1/MK/TCK) students for snacks, conversation and outdoor games! Keul Patio, Beamer Center, South End
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Music Major Orientation and Social (This event is for conservatory and music major students and parents.) Join our Conservatory faculty and staff for a meet and greet social event. Armerding Concert Hall 190

Passage Main Arrival Window

Thursday, August 14

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Music Major Proficiencies, Competency Exams, and Placement
(This event is for conservatory and music major students.)
Armerding Center for the Performing Arts

11:30 am – 1:30 pm: ROTC Welcome Lunch
(This event is for students and parents.)
South Party Room, Beamer Center

Noon - 6:00 pm: Parent Check-In and Hospitality
(This event is for parents.)
Parents, check in and pick up your name tags, enjoy a cup of coffee, gather some Wheaton swag, and make some new friends.
Great Hall, Chrouser Sports Complex

2:00 - 5:00 pm: Campus Residences Open for Move-In
(This event is for students and parents.)
The Thunder Move-In Team will be ready to assist all new students with moving into their residence!

2:00 – 4:00 pm: International Student Programs (ISP) Resource Run
(This event is for international students.)
Meet in ISP Suite 061, Lower Beamer Center

3:00 – 5:00 pm: Learning & Accessibility Services Parent Open House
(This event is for parents.)
Parents are invited to come explore the academic success support available through Learning & Accessibility Services (LAS) as well as the process and resources for students with disabilities needing ADA accommodations. Come meet the LAS staff, grab a snack, and leave with valuable information on academic resources for your student!
Student Services Building, 2nd Floor

4:30 - 5:30 pm: Bon Appétit Briefing on Food Allergens
(This event is for students and parents.)
Bon Appétit's Executive Chef and General Manager provides an overview of how to dine safely in our café, avoiding food allergens and making healthy choices.
Anderson Commons, Beamer Center

5:00 – 6:00 pm: Legacy Student Photo
(This event is for legacy students and parents.)
Calling all alumni children and grandchildren! Join fellow new students of alumni for a generational photo that will be published in Wheaton magazine.
Coray Alumni Gym, Beamer Center

6:30 – 7:15 pm: Aequitas Fellows Gathering
(This event is for Aequitas students and parents.)
All Aequitas Fellows and their families are invited for an informal time to meet the Aequitas faculty theme coordinators and connect with one another.
Armerding Center for the Performing Arts Lobby

7:30 – 8:45 pm: Opening Program
(This event is for students and parents.)
You won’t want to miss this warm welcome and dedication program for new students, with administrators, the Orientation Committee, parents and other guests.
Edman Chapel

9:00 – 10:30 pm: ResLife Floor Meetings
(This event is for students.)
Residence Halls

Friday, August 15

10:00 am – 10:30 am: Morning Worship and Devotions
(This event is for students and parents.)
A time of worship and prayer for students and parents.
Edman Chapel

10:30 – 11:30 am: Life at Wheaton Program
(This event is for students and parents.)
For students and parents to explore how Wheaton is committed to your personal formation as a student, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Edman Chapel

11:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch at Anderson Commons
(This event is for students and parents.)
Staggered start times: 11:30 am, Noon, and 12:15 pm.
Anderson Commons, Beamer Center

11:45 – 1:30 pm: First Generation Lunch and Program
(This event is for FirstGen students and parents.)
First-Generation college students* gather to celebrate and share support for the college experience and helpful resources. Enjoy connecting over lunch with other FirstGen Wheaton students
* A student whose parents or legal guardians did not graduate from college, whether a two-year or a four-year institution, making them and their siblings first generation college students.
Phelps Room, Lower Beamer Center

4:00 – 5:00 pm: The Not-So-Late “Late Show”
(This event is for students and parents.)
Students and parents, don't miss this engaging spotlight on the co-curricular experience at Wheaton!
Edman Chapel

5:00 – 7:00 pm: Dinner at Anderson Commons
(This event is for students and parents.)
Anderson Commons, Beamer Center

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Student Small Group Meeting with Passage Leaders
(This event is for students.)
An opportunity for students to engage with their Passage small groups and leaders.
Locations TBD

7:00 – 8:30 pm: Parent Social
(This event is for parents.)
Come enjoy cookies and conversation! Meet the parents of students who live on your son or daughter’s residence hall floor. This is a fun social event, there is no formal program.
Great Hall, Chrouser Sports Complex

8:00 – 9:00 pm: Community at Wheaton
(This event is for students.)
A seminar for students to set the foundation for building and maintaining healthy relationships.
Coray Alumni Gym, Beamer Center

Saturday, August 16

7:15 - 8:00 am: Wilderness Passage Luggage Loading, Parent Prayer and Send-Off
(This event is for Wilderness students and parents.)
Chrouser Sports Complex

8:30 - 10:00 am: Northwoods Passage Luggage Loading, Parent Prayer and Send-Off
(This event is for Northwoods students and parents.)
Chrouser Sports Complex

10:00 am - Noon: Closing Parent Program and Prayer
(This event is for Wilderness, Northwoods, and Urban Downtown and Woodlawn parents.)
Armerding Concert Hall 190

10:00 - 10:30 am: Urban Downtown and Woodlawn Students Gather and Meet Together Prior to Train Departure
(This event is for Urban Downtown and Woodlawn students.)
Meyer Science Center 145

1:30 pm: Urban Downtown and Woodlawn Meet to Depart from College Ave. Train Station
(This event is for Urban Downtown and Woodlawn students.)
Location TBD

Transfer Students and On-Campus Passage First Year Students Schedule Highlights

Friday, August 22

Noon - 3:00 pm: Campus Residence Open for Transfer Students and First Year On-Campus Passage Students Move-In
(This event is for students and parents.)
Check in at Melvin E. Banks Welcome Center

2:30 - 3:30 pm: Optional Campus Tour for First Year Students, Transfer Students and Parents
(This event is for students and parents.)
Meet at Sam's, Lower Beamer

4:00 - 5:00 pm: Opening Welcome for First Year Students, Transfer Students and Parents
(This event is for students and parents.)
You won’t want to miss this warm welcome and dedication program for new students, with administrators, the Orientation Committee, parents and other guests.
Armerding Concert Hall 190

7:00 - 9:00 pm: Transfer and First Year Students Kick-Off Event
(This event is for students.)
Lower Beamer Center

Saturday, August 23

Afternoon: Northwoods, Urban, and Wilderness students return from Passage sites
(This event is for first-year students.)
Time to unpack, settle into your residence and rest.

7:00 - 10:00 pm: All Transfer Dinner and Off-Campus Outing
(This event is for all Transfer Passage students.)
Location TBD

8:00 - 10:00 pm: College Union Event
(This event is for first-year students.)
A social event for all first-year students.
Keul Patio, Beamer Center, South End

Sunday, August 24 - Tuesday, August 26

On-campus traditions
- Bro-Sis floor fellowships
- Residence Life events
- Academic sessions
- Academic Advising
- New Student Worship
- Team connections (Athletics/Music/ROTC)

Counseling Center/SHS Open House
Come to the Counseling Center and Student Health Services Open House. Meet counselors and nurses before you need us! There will be supplies to make your own journal and first aid kits, and snacks too! We look forward to meeting you soon.