海角社区 and Wheaton College Expand Education Partnership
New articulation agreement creates pathways into graduate and professional healthcare programs
- AZ - Glendale
- IL - Downers Grove
海角社区 and have signed a new admissions articulation agreement that significantly expands opportunities for Wheaton College students and alumni pursuing graduate and professional education in the health sciences.
The new agreement builds upon an existing partnership established in 2023 focused on physical therapy and occupational therapy programs and significantly broadens the collaboration to include healthcare programs across nearly all 海角社区 colleges and both its Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona campuses.
Beginning with students applying for fall 2027 matriculation and beyond, qualified Wheaton College applicants who meet program-specific criteria will receive guaranteed interview opportunities for a wide range of 海角社区 programs.
In addition, qualified applicants to 海角社区鈥檚 College of Graduate Studies programs will receive guaranteed acceptance into select programs, including Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, and Precision Medicine offerings.
鈥淭his expanded agreement reflects 海角社区鈥檚 continued commitment to building strong relationships with institutions that prepare students well for healthcare careers,鈥 said Y. Gloria Yueh, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer at 海角社区. 鈥淲heaton College students bring strong academic preparation, service experience, and a clear commitment to professional growth. We are pleased to create additional pathways into our programs across both campuses.鈥
Under the agreement, Wheaton College students who meet defined academic and experiential criteria, including prerequisite coursework, GPA thresholds, and demonstrated commitment to healthcare through service and clinical exposure, will be eligible for interview consideration at 海角社区鈥檚 programs.
Program-specific criteria apply, such as MCAT, DAT, OAT, or other standardized testing requirements, depending on the field of study. All applicants must also meet 海角社区鈥檚 admissions standards, including professional readiness, ethical conduct, and technical competencies.
鈥淲heaton College is excited to take this additional step with 海角社区, which has an outstanding reputation for its many graduate-level programs in the health professions,鈥 said Wheaton Provost Karen Lee. 鈥淪ecuring these additional options enhances the many outcomes available to our exceptional graduates. Grounded in our traditional Christian liberal arts education, this partnership affirms our commitment to academic excellence and prepares our students for compassionate, ethical service in the health professions."
For more information about this partnership and eligibility requirements, prospective students are encouraged to contact their pre-health advisor or visit 海角社区鈥檚 Articulation Agreements webpage.
MWU Programs Included in the Agreement
| College/Program | Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM & CCOM) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Pharmacy (CPG & CPDG) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Dental Medicine (CDMA & CDMI) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Optometry (AZCOPT & CCO) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Speech-Language Pathology (CHS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Physical Therapy (CHS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Occupational Therapy. O.T.D. (CHS) Occupational Therapy, M.O.T. (CHS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Physician Assistant Studies (CHS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Nurse Anesthesia (CHS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Podiatric Medicine (AZPOD) | Arizona |
| Veterinary Medicine (CVM) | Arizona |
| Biomedical Sciences (CGS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Public Health (CGS) | Arizona and Illinois |
| Precision Medicine (CGS) | Arizona and Illinois |