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Join us for a student-led, in-person or virtual tour around campus to learn more about our best-in-class facilities, residential buildings, and dining options.

Visit Wesleyan

Information sessions are hosted by a Wesleyan admission dean and a current student who will provide a candid inside look at the Wesleyan community both academically and socially, as well as offer information about admission and financial aid.

In-person information sessions are held Monday–Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

During the Fall, information sessions are also held on Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. On Saturdays, join us for an informal conversation and hour-long Q&A between an Admission Dean (as moderator), a current student, and a faculty or staff member. They are designed to offer an authentic inside look at the academic and social experiences at Wes. The Admission Dean will also briefly speak about Wesleyan’s application and financial aid processes.

Virtual information sessions are offered Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Real Talks are led by a dynamic pair of Admission Senior Interns (SIs), current seniors who will share their Wesleyan experience in and out of the classroom. These sessions are casual, student-only, Q&A style with no set agenda or formal presentation. Come join our SIs for an enjoyable conversation!

In-person Real Talks are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. They are an excellent standalone opportunity, but also serve as a complement to either an information session or tour.

Virtual Real Talks are held Sundays at 7:00 p.m.

WesChats are online and are a wonderful way for high school seniors to explore Wesleyan and learn more about academics and student life in a relaxed, individual conversation with a current student.

WesChats are informal, 30-minute video calls with one of our student workers who will share some of their experiences ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and answer your questions. These students can speak directly to your interests and describe campus culture and intellectual life. It is a terrific way to get a broad sense of student and residential life, academics, advising, research, faculty relationships, and the city of Middletown.

No evaluation or record of the conversation is part of the admission application.

WesChats are available during the Fall and Spring semesters only.

One of the best ways to gain insight into the intellectual community at the heart of the Wesleyan experience is to observe a class, and we invite prospective students to do just that. 

Please keep the following in mind as you visit classes:

• Participation is an essential part of Wesleyan classes and the specific class you are attending is one session in an ongoing dialogue between professor and students. Comments from visitors may be relevant and insightful, but may also be inconsistent with the larger, semester-long context of the discussion.
• Please arrive five minutes before class starts and introduce yourself to the professor. Explain that you are a prospective student and would like to sit in on the class. Ask the professor if you may participate in class or if they would prefer that you simply observe. Occasionally, the class you have chosen to observe will not be available to visitors due to special circumstances such as examinations and field trips.
• Please stay for the entire class and wear a mask if unvaccinated and/or the Professor asks you to.
• Do two things Wesleyan students do every day: learn something new, and have your own perceptions and ideas challenged.
• Due to various special film projects we ask our visitors to call (860) 685-2220 in advance to request permission before visiting film classes.
• The usage of cell phones during classes is not permitted. You may be asked to leave the classroom if you use your phone while the class is in session.
• Unfortunately, due to the large volume of visitors expected, we can only extend this invitation to visiting students. No parents, please.

We offer multiple ways for students and families alike to learn about Wesleyan from our alumni: 

Cardinal Conversations are 1:1 virtual meetings with our alumni.  Our alumni volunteers span multiple graduation years, majors, and professions. Get your questions answered directly and hear unique insights from those who have walked the path before you. You can view their profiles and select particular alumni, or simply indicate your interests and we will match you!

Cardinal Meetups are in-person, small gatherings with alumni near you!  They are held in coffee shops and other local venues. This is a great opportunity for those who are unable to visit campus but want to learn about Wesleyan in-person. These meetups provide a relaxed atmosphere for you to connect and explore wh¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has to offer.

From Wes to the Workforce is a series of virtual events in which you can learn about the impressive career trajectories of our alumni!  From filmmakers to physicians, see how Wesleyan launches students into their professional lives. Gain invaluable knowledge from a distinguished panel of alumni spanning various majors and graduation years. Learn how their Wesleyan education propelled them into successful careers.

WesExplore offers high school seniors from historically underrepresented groups in higher education the opportunity to visit our campus for free. This program invites students from across the U.S. to experience ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and campus life firsthand. Priority is given to first-generation students* and those from limited-resource backgrounds.

Meals, lodging in a dorm with a student host, and a round-trip plane/train ticket will be provided for all students admitted to the program.

All rising seniors who attend high school in the U.S. are welcome to apply, including students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, such as low-income and first-generation-to-college students.

If you attend WesExplore and decide to apply for first-year admission to Wesleyan, we will waive the application fee for those who apply for financial aid. Receiving this fee waiver will not disadvantage an applicant in any way.

If you have additional questions about WesExplore, please see the FAQ below or contact us at wesexplore@wesleyan.edu.

*¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ defines a first-generation college student as an individual whose parents/guardians did not complete a bachelor’s degree. We recognize that not all first-generation students are low-income and not all low-income students are first-generation, but we want to create a space to describe the resources available for students who are part of these communities.

You can send questions via text or WhatsApp to one of our admission deans. Find each dean’s mobile number. To connect with us via WhatsApp, message us at +1.860.685.3578.

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