Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the directory secure? Who has access?
All of the information and services in the online alumnae/i directory are password-protected and available only to registered users. Each alumnus or alumna also has the option of suppressing information that he or she does not wish to appear on the system. That is, users may turn off particular information fields in their listings to prevent them from being viewed by other users. Only you can access your personal information.
2. What if I don't want my information listed?
Wheaton College Alumnae/i Association uses the information you enter on the registration form to better serve you as an alum. Wheaton College values your security and privacy. As a result, we provide two options for your directory profile:

Option 1 (preferred): You may hide specific information about yourself by checking the "Hide" box to the left of each of the individual information fields on the form if you don't want it to show this specific piece of information on your directory profile. This way the fields you complete and don't hide will be shown to other alumnae/i interested in contacting you or learning more about your activities.

Option 2: If you wish to be hidden completely from the site, please check the hide box to the left of this message:

I do not want friends and colleagues to be able to view any information about me.

Remember, if you choose Option 2 you will not be listed in the directory at all and your friends will not be able to find you in the directory. However, if you only hide specific pieces of information you don't want to share (Option 1) your friends and fellow alumnae/i will still be able to find you in the directory.
3. How can the directory be used?
The online alumnae/i directory is intended for use by alumnae/i for the purposes of improving communications among alumnae/i and between alumnae/i and the College. As such, it is for official College use, alumnae/i association use and individual alumnae/i use for communication of a personal nature between registered members. Use of this directory for any other purpose (including, but not limited to, reproducing and storing in a retrieval system; creating mailing lists or otherwise using the addresses or other information contained in this directory for any commercial or political mailing) is a violation of copyright and is prohibited.
4. How can I update my information?
If you are already a registered user of the online alumnae/i directory, simply log in, click on My Profile and follow the link to "Update Account Info." There you'll be able to submit any name, address, or employment changes. If you are not a registered user of the online alumnae/i directory, please click here to REGISTER. If you have any questions, please contact the alumnae/i office at alumnaei@wheatoncollege.edu.
5. What if I didn't graduate from Wheaton College?
If you successfully completed one academic year at Wheaton College, but did not graduate, we still consider you part of our family! In order to be a part of our online alumnae/i directory, please contact the alumnae/i office at alumnaei@wheatoncollege.edu, or (508)286-8207. We will verify your attendance at Wheaton College with the registrar's office and notify you when your account is ready to go.
6. How do I submit a Class Note?
If you are already a registered user of the online alumnae/i directory, simply log in and follow the link to "Class Notes." Click on Add/Maintain My Notes. If you would like to submit a picture with your class note, please follow the directions to upload a photo into your class note. If you are not currently a registered user of the online alumnae/i directory, please click here to REGISTER.
7. How can I register for Events?
At the Alumnae/i home page, click on the link "Events" on the left side of the page. Click on Calendar of Events. Choose the event of your choice. A page will display all the information on the event including an icon to register for the event. Another icon shows you who will be attending the event.
8. What if I don't want my e-mail address published? Can fellow alumnae/i still contact me?
Yes! This is one of the special features of Wheaton College's Alumnae/i Online Community. When you enter your e-mail address in the registration form and select the "hide" box next to this field, they will not be able to see your e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail through the online directory from the alum who is trying to contact you. You will be able to view his or her e-mail address and may choose whether to respond. If you do not respond, your e-mail address will not be revealed. In order for the other alum to see your e-mail address, you must respond. In this way, you are in control of which alumnae/i have access to your e-mail address. If you do not choose to allow alumnae/i to contact you by e-mail, they may contact you by phone and/or mail if you allow these fields to be viewed.
9. How do I post my photo to my Online Profile Page within the Online Community?
You must be registered in the Wheaton College Alumnae/i Online Community to post a photo. If you’re not currently registered, please click here to REGISTER.
• Click on "My Profile" located on the Top Right of the web page on
• You will be prompted to enter your username and password
• Once you have entered in your username and password, please click on "Select A Photo" located at the Top Left of your page under the Gray shaded Box with a "?" inside. (or under your picture if you have already published a picture).
• Click on an icon (symbolizing a yellow folder with a green arrow) titled "Upload a new Photo". This is located within the red bar at the Top Right. Upload a new Photo
• You will receive a Pop-up titled "File Upload". Click the Browse button.
• Locate you image (double click on your image), now click the "Start Transfer" button.
• You will be prompted to give a description of your photograph. After you give your description, click the "Submit" button.
• You will be alerted by an email notification that your photo has been approved.
• Once you receive the approval message, please repeat steps #2. - #4.
• After clicking on "Select A Photo", please click on your photograph.
• Lastly, click on "Set Photo" located at the Bottom of the page.
• Your photo is now uploaded to your Profile Page!
10. How Do I set up Personal Pals?
To Add someone to your Pals list, click on the icon on that user's Profile Page. Profile pages are accessible from the Online Directory listings.

The User you wish to add will be notified that you would like to add them to your Personal Pals list. After they approve your request they will be added to your Friends Group.
11. How Do I set up my own Groups?
Click on Edit button to the right of box for Personal Pals.



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E-mail this: User, Group Member active in the past: week, month Member online within the last: 10min, 1hr, 1day

From here, click on Create A Group...



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You can create multiple Groups. Once you’ve established your Groups, you can now choose to send Group Emails. To do so, simply click on the Group symbol: to send your email.



Send an E-mail Message

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