Join us for WesExplore!

WesExplore is our three-day, two-night overnight open house and fly-in program taking place from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Your All-Access Pass to the Wesleyan world will include:

Crashing with a Cardinal! Experience the buzz of campus life by spending the night in a residence hall with a current Wesleyan student. Get the inside scoop on dorm life!

Campus Questing! Wander through our beautiful campus on guided tours and discover all the hidden gems and vibrant spots.

Becoming a Student for a Day! Sit in on real Wesleyan classes and get a firsthand feel for our engaging and thought-provoking academic environment. Prepare to be inspired!

Unlocking the Secrets! Join informative panels where you can ask all your burning questions about everything from awesome residential life and how financial aid works, to exciting study abroad opportunities and what life after Wesleyan looks like.

Your Journey, Our Treat! That's right – we've got you covered! Wesleyan will take care of your round-trip travel and all your meals while you're with us. How cool is that?

The Fine Print...

Application Deadline: Friday, August 3, 2026
Applications must be received by midnight, EDT. Late applications will not be considered.

Decision Notification Date: Friday, August 10, 2025
Keep an eye on your inbox for a decision from our office.

Application Instructions:

Complete the application in one sitting as there is no save button.
Have a copy of your high school transcript, including final junior grades, ready for submission (a screenshot or picture of an unofficial copy is acceptable).
After submitting your application, Wesleyan will contact you to arrange travel if you are selected to attend.

Please note that the WesExplore funded travel program application is separate from your admissions application to Wesleyan University. If you have any questions or concerns, please email WesExplore@wesleyan.edu. We're here to help!

Personal Information

Please be sure to enter your full name and all other fields as it appears on your government or school-issued ID.

First Name*

Preferred Name

Middle Name

Last Name*

Pronouns (optional)

Gender Identity (optional)

Sex Assigned at Birth*

Birthdate*

Email Address*

If you have already created an account with Wesleyan, please register with the same email address you previously used. If you would like us to change/update your email, please send your request to WesExplore@wesleyan.edu

Mobile Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your mailing address different from your permanent address?*

Yes

No

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Race/Ethnicity (Optional) Please note that all race data is collected for informational purposes only and will not be shared with or used by individuals evaluating your application.

*Tribal Affiliation or Enrollment Number (if applicable)

**Add another race/ethnicity (if applicable)

Access and Inclusion

Will you be a first-generation college student?* Wesleyan University uses the federal definition of "first-generation" which refers to any student who does not have at least one parent or guardian with a four-year degree domestically or internationally.

Yes

No

Are you a QuestBridge College Prep Scholar?

Yes

No

School Information

High School Name*
(please select from the autosuggest dropdown below, or enter the school name if it does not appear. You can search by name or location)

High School CEEB Code
(you can conduct a web search to find this information for your school)

If you are connected with a Community Based Organization (CBO) or College Access Program, please enter it below.
(Please select from the autosuggest dropdown below, or enter the name if it does not appear. You can search by name or location city.)

Have you visited campus before?

Yes

No

Application Materials

Please upload your unofficial transcript. (A screenshot or picture of an unofficial copy is acceptable.)*

Senior Course List: List only core academic courses, including intended courses for the Spring.*

Please provide your current cumulative GPA

The GPA provided is:

Weighted

Unweighted

I'm Not Sure

Expected year of graduation:

You are welcome to attach a copy of your resume if available. (optional)

Essay Submission

To help reduce barriers in the application process, WesExplore applicants will respond to Common Application essay prompt #1. We’ve chosen this familiar prompt to ensure that students can reflect meaningfully on their experiences without needing to write a brand-new essay—especially if they’re already working on or have completed their college applications. Your essay should be no more than 650 words.

Prompt: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. Please share your story...*

Additional Information

Please provide any additional information here (not required)

Thank you for your interest in WesExplore 2026!
Please make sure to review the information you have entered above.
NOTE: you will not be able to alter this information at a later time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email WesExplore@wesleyan.edu.

If Other, please explain.

Quick Links

Information For

WesExplore Application 2026

Join us for WesExplore!

WesExplore is our three-day, two-night overnight open house and fly-in program taking place from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Your All-Access Pass to the Wesleyan world will include:

The Fine Print...

Application Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in WesExplore 2026!
Please make sure to review the information you have entered above.
NOTE: you will not be able to alter this information at a later time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email WesExplore@wesleyan.edu.

Quick Links

Information For

WesExplore Application 2026

Join us for WesExplore!

WesExplore is our three-day, two-night overnight open house and fly-in program taking place from Sunday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Your All-Access Pass to the Wesleyan world will include:

The Fine Print...

Application Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in WesExplore 2026! Please make sure to review the information you have entered above. NOTE: you will not be able to alter this information at a later time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email WesExplore@wesleyan.edu.

Thank you for your interest in WesExplore 2026!
Please make sure to review the information you have entered above.
NOTE: you will not be able to alter this information at a later time.