Admission
Welcome! Your Wayland journey begins here, joining nearly 200 years of students who sat in your same exact position, contemplating the community, connection, and opportunity that awaits at Wayland Academy.
We are excited for you to meet our faculty, visit our school, and discover what makes Wayland a unique, distinctive choice among boarding schools.
As you go through the application process, you’ll discover what exactly Wayland offers to fulfill your specific needs. We are a small pocket of the Midwest brimming with opportunity and tradition, from our centuries-old axe-hunt to the ringing of the Victory Bell.
All in all, Wayland is the perfect mix of culture, creativity, energy, and intellectual rigor. Here, curiosity is cool, and you have a whole campus as your fan club.
What will you bring to Wayland? Explore our pages, reach out, and join us on campus. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Take a peek into the Wayland Experience.
Dean of Enrollment and Financial Aid
Andrea Chesley
Wayland was founded
in 1855—we are
167 years old
our campus is
55 acres—with plenty
of space to roam
24 AP courses
to expand your mind
join one of our
20 BIG RED
sports teams
we are just a
short drive from
236 non-stop
flights into Chicago
O'Hare Airport
Beaver Dam has
five pizzerias that
deliver to your dorm
signature programs
including STEAM,
media studies, and
environmental science
walk to 14 different
restaurants—yes, they
are within walking
distance of campus
two choirs: classical and
contemporary a capella—Unaccompanied Minors
our art classes are taught
by a resident artist
there are 25+
countries represented
in our student body
