Computer Science
Computer Science
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Submit a completed application form along with a nonrefundable application fee using our institutional application or the Common Application.
- Request that their secondary school send an official transcript of credits, including grade point average and the rank in class at the end of the junior year. The transcript must include work through the junior year and contain the freshman year record. If you have attended more than one high school, you must request a transcript from each school. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school.
- Have the Academic Recommendation completed by an academic teacher.
- Satisfy the Christian Faith Reference requirement by choosing one of the following:
- Arrange for a pastor, youth pastor, former pastor, Bible study leader, church official, or other mature Christian to complete the Pastoral Recommendation.
- Complete an interview with an admissions counselor.
- Take the SAT, ACT, or CLT and have the score reports sent to the Admissions Office directly from the testing agency should you choose to have a standardized test considered for admission. The application for admission may be submitted before taking the tests. First-year applicants who choose to have their standardized test scores considered with their admission application should take their test prior to application deadline for their desired admission round.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 95
English Program Requirements
- Submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test score. In recent years, admitted students have an Internet-based TOEFL score of 95-105 or higher or an IELTS Academic score of 7-8 or higher .
- If you have studied as a full-time student in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the British West Indies within the last two years, OR you have studied at an international school where the English language is the language of instruction within the last two years, you may request that we evaluate your high school records (transcripts) in lieu of submitting an English exam. This evaluation is done case-by-case, and we may request a test result from you if we cannot conclusively determine English proficiency based on your school records. Please contact [email protected] to request your transcript be evaluated for meeting our English proficiency requirements.
- If you are a native speaker of English and are a citizen of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the British West Indies, you are not required to submit the TOEFL exam, IELTS or Duolingo English Exam. Contact [email protected] to request that the English proficiency requirement be waived for your application.
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How to Apply
The application process depends on whether you’re applying to the College of Arts and Sciences or to the Conservatory of Music. Either way, you can apply using Wheaton’s own application or the Common App.
If your primary language is not English, please read our English Proficiency Requirements regarding demonstrating English Proficiency by exam or other ways.
You may choose to submit SAT or ACT results for consideration, but this is not currently required.
Secondary School Transcript:
Please ask your secondary school to send your official transcript (the record of your academic progress) to the Wheaton College admissions office through an official electronic transcript service, by postal mail, or by email. If your documents are not in English, you will need to provide an official English translation in addition to the original documents.
Secondary School Report (optional):
You may also ask your school official to send us this report, which describes your school's academic program, course offerings, graduate outcomes, and community.
University Records:
If you have taken or are taking university courses at a post-secondary institution, please submit those transcripts as well. To be considered official, all university transcripts, mark sheets, and certificates must:
- Be sent directly from the university to the Wheaton College Admissions Office at 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187;
- Bear the original signature of the university official;
- Bear the official school seal. Notarized or certified copies are acceptable.
If your documents are not in English, you will need to provide an official English translation in addition to the original documents.
Contact us if you have questions about which documents you need to send. Important: If you have already earned a bachelor’s degree, contact us before applying.
We’re committed to helping our students afford a Wheaton education. All international students are automatically considered for merit-based academic scholarships, and each year we award one full-tuition scholarship with room and board to a high-achieving international applicant with high financial need. For more information, see Cost and Financial Aid or email Student Financial Services.
Computer Science
Wheaton College Illinois
United States of America, Wheaton