One of the best ways to gain insight into the intellectual community at the heart of the Wesleyan experience is to observe a class. 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 session you attend is one piece of an ongoing dialogue between professors and students. While visitor comments can be valuable, they may not align with the broader context of the semester-long discussion.
Arrive five minutes before class begins and introduce yourself to the professor. Let them know you’re a prospective student who would like to sit in. Ask whether participation is welcome or if you should simply observe. Note that some classes may be closed to visitors due to exams, presentations, or field trips.
Please stay for the entire class and wear a mask if the professor requests it.
Do two things Wesleyan students do every day: learn something new, and have your ideas and perspectives challenged.
Because of ongoing film projects, please call (860) 685-2220 in advance to request permission before visiting film classes.
The use of cell phones during class is not permitted. You may be asked to leave if you use your phone while class is in session.
Due to the high volume of visitors, we can only extend this invitation to prospective students — no parents, please.
Thank you for helping us maintain the integrity and spirit of Wesleyan’s academic environment!
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Course day key:
M = Monday
T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
F = Friday
There are 23 classes available to attend during this semester!
| Course Title | Time | Location | Instructor | Instructor | Course Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCP203 The Secrets of Ancient Bones: Discovering Ancient DNA and Archaeology | MWF 9:50-10:40am | Exley Science Center Room 309 | Katherine Brunson | A few students are welcome to join our class on April 6 and April 13. These class meetings will include lectures on topics related to plant and animal domestication. | |
| CHIN104: Elementary Chinese II | M-F, 10:50am-11:40am; 11:50am-12:40pm | Fisk Hall 121 | Wei Gong | Please try to visit the class on Tuesdays or Thursdays and avoid Wednesdays. | |
| FREN 215-1: Advanced Intemediate French | MWF 9:50-10:40 | RLAN B2 | Michael Meere | April 6 - OK April 13 - exam scheduled April 21 - no class held (Tuesday) | |
| God and Guns: The History of Faith and Firearms in America | Tu/Th 8:50-10:10 | Frank 101 | Joseph Slaughter | ||
| Great American Novel | MWF 10:50 - 11:40 | DWNY 113 | McCann | ||
| HEBR102: Beginning Hebrew | M,W, F 8:50-9:50 AM | Religion Seminar Room, Religion department | Dalit Katz | ||
| HEBR102: Intermediate Hebrew | M, W, F 10:50-11:40 AM | Dalit Katz | |||
| HEBR315: Hebrew in the Media | Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 PM | Religion Seminar Room, Religion Department | Dalit Katz | Advanced Hebrew Seminar | |
| HEBR414: Israeli films | Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 PM | Religion Seminar Room, Religion Department | Dalit Katz | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | MWF 9:50-10:40 | Fisk 122 | Louise Neary | ||
| MATH228: Discrete Math | Tuesday, Thursday, 8:50-10:10 | Exley 121 | Emily Stark | ||
| Observational Astronomy | TTh 2:50-4:10 | VVO110 | Meredith Hughes | No | |
| PORT 156 Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers | MWF 9:50-10:40 | FIsk 403 | Elizabeth Jackson | ||
| PSYC338 Masculinities | M/W 10:50-12:10 | Judd 113 | Prof. Jill Morawski | ||
| Reli 264: theorizing religion with zombies | T Th 10:20-11:40 | CAAS Vanguard Lounge | E McAlister | n/a | |
| SPAN102: Spanish 102 | M-W-F 10:50-11:40 | Fisk 101 | Ana Perez-Girones | ||
| SPAN112: Intermediate Spanish | M-W-F 8:50-9:40 | Fisk 101 | Ana Perez-Girones | ||
| SPAN221-01: Introduction to Hispanic Literatures | MWF 9:50-10:40 | Fisk 210 | Olga Sendra Ferrer | No visits on Feb 16, Apr 17 or Apr 24. We have exams or oral presentations. | |
| SPAN231 Classic Spanish Plays: Love, Violence, and (Poetic) Justice on the Early Modern Stage | MW 7:10-8:30pm | Bogher 115 | Michael Armstrong-Roche | The course is taught entirely in Spanish | |
| SPAN259: Defiant Echoes | MW 1:20-2:40 | Fisk 312 | Olga Sendra Ferrer | No visits on April 29 | |
| Spanish 221 section 2 (Advanced Spanish Practice and Introduction to Hispanic Literatures) | MWF 1:20-2:10pm | Fisk 413 | Michael Armstrong-Roche | The course is taught entirely in Spanish. | |
| Working with MATLAB | Wed 7:20-10PM please note we are 4th quarter only! | Allbritton 204 | Kelly M. Thayer | April 29 is an exam day so not very exciting to visit class | |
| WRCT 155F (first year seminar): Writing in the Age of GenAI | T/Th 2:50-4:10 | Fisk 210 | Lauren Silber |