October 2024 Open House

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Wesleyan University
70 Wyllys Ave
Middletown, CT 06459
United States

We hope you'll join us for Open House on Monday, October 14. The Office of Admission will open at 8am, and the program of events will begin promptly at 9am.

Coffee/tea and snacks will be provided throughout the day and lunch will be available for all visitors. You're also welcome to visit one of the many great restaurants in Middletown, and be sure to check out our amazing bookstore on your way to/from Open House!

Tours and class visits will be offered. Don't forget to grab a schedule when you register!

Schedule of Events:

9:00-10:15am
Welcome
President Michael S. Roth ‘78 and VP and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez ‘96 will welcome you to Wes and share with you their perspective on a liberal arts education.
Memorial Chapel

10:00am-5:00pm
Financial Aid Office Drop-In
Stop by to chat with Financial Aid staff one-on-one.
North College, 2nd Fl.

10:30-11:45am
Student-to-Student Panel
For students, by students. No adults allowed. Join us for a Q&A with current Wesleyan students. They will answer your questions about academics, campus life, housing, dining and so much more!
Crowell Concert Hall

10:30-11:45am
A Closer Look Into Admission and Financial Aid at Wes
Chandra Joos deKoven, Director of Admission and Jen Duncan, Director of Financial Aid will talk you through the admission process and applying for aid.
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall

11:00-2:00pm
Lunch
Enjoy lunch in our main dining hall. We recommend visiting between 11am & 12pm or after 1pm to avoid the rush during Wesleyan’s common hour, when most students will visit the dining hall.
Usdan Marketplace, 2nd fl.

12:00-1:00pm
Q&A with Rabbi David
Join University Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi David Liepziger Teva, for pizza and conversation about Jewish life on campus.
Usdan University Center, Rm. 110

12:00-1:15pm
First Year Student Panel
This panel of first year students will walk you through the last year of their lives and share why they ultimately said “Yes” to Wes!
Memorial Chapel

12:00-2:00pm
Freeman Athletic Center Drop-In
Stop by the Freeman Athletic Center for informal tours and a chat with student athletes and coaches. While here you’ll see the Olympic-size swimming pool, ice rink, gym and more!
Freeman Athletic Center Lobby

12:15-1:00pm
Tour: Exley Science Center
Join a student tour guide for a tour of the Exley Science Center. You’ll see the Science Library, classrooms, lab space and hear about plans for new spaces in the coming years!
Exley Science Center Lobby

1:00-3:00pm
Career Center Drop-In
Stop by the Gordon Career Center to see our facility, meet the staff and learn more about all we have to offer!
Gordon Career Center

2:00-4:00pm
Student Resources Fair
The Resources Fair is your one-stop-shop for all things Wesleyan! Get more info from Study Abroad, WesWell, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Academic Resources, ResLife and SO much more!
Fayerweather, Beckham Hall, 2nd fl.

3:00-3:45pm
Teacher, Banker, Coder, Artist; Learning CareerManagement in a Liberal Arts Environment
Sharon Belden Castonguay, Director of the Gordon Career Center will discuss the benefits of a liberal arts education.
Gordon Career Center

3:00-3:30pm
Tour: Usdan Marketplace
Join a Wesleyan tour guide for a tour of our main dining hall.
Usdan University Center, 2nd Fl.

4:00-4:45pm
Tour: Center for Film and the Moving Image
Join Film staff for a tour of our amazing new space!
Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies

4:00-5:00pm
Real Talk
Join two Office of Admission Senior Interns for an informal student-to-student chat. Bring your questions that might not have been answered throughout the day.
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.