Applying to Wheelock


Off-Campus Programs

Wheelock College hosts graduate and undergraduate degree programs in a number of local communities, allowing students to earn a Wheelock degree close to home.

Learn more about Wheelock's off-campus programs.

We appreciate your interest in applying to Wheelock College and want to share with you some of the factors we take into account in our admissions process. First and foremost, we are looking to make sure that Wheelock will be a good match with each prospective student. We base our consideration for admission on the whole person, not just the numbers submitted with your application. We seek interesting people from diverse backgrounds who see themselves as agents of change. We look for scholastic achievement, strong academic recommendations, and dedicated involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Your writing sample is also an important piece of your application.

All students interested in applying to Wheelock should complete the Common Application, which can be found online at www.commonapp.org. You can apply for free using the online Common Application. Alternatively, you may submit a paper version of the Common Application along with a $15.00 fee.

For specific application steps and requirements, please click on the appropriate link below:


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