Experience Wesleyan University in Person!

Join us for WesExplore! Attend Wesleyan’s Open House on either
October 13-14 or November 10-11, 2024.

WesExplore invites students from across the US to visit Wesleyan University and experience campus life firsthand. Priority will be given to first-generation students, students of color, and students with limited-resource backgrounds.
*Applicants should ensure their availability to attend one or both dates of our programs before applying.
*Questbridge College Prep Scholars are only invited to attend the October dates for WesExplore.

Event Highlights:

Overnight Stay: Experience campus life by staying overnight with a student host.

Campus Tours: Explore Wesleyan’s beautiful campus with guided tours.

Class Visits: Attend real classes to get a feel for the academic environment.

Informative Panels: Participate in panels covering topics such as residential life, financial aid, and life after Wesleyan.

All Expenses Covered: Wesleyan will cover your round-trip travel and meals during the visit.*
*When booked through Wesleyan's designated travel agency. We will not reimburse tickets booked independently.

Important Deadlines:

Priority Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
Applications arriving by this deadline will receive greater consideration for an invitation to attend WesExplore.

Final Application Deadline: August 30, 2024

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.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Wesleyan University! Apply now and take the first step toward your future.

Type of Applicant

Entry Term

Personal Information

Please be sure to enter your full name and all other fields as it appears on your government-issued ID. Students without a government-issued ID should email wesexplore@wesleyan.edu.
This information will be used to book your travel.

First Name*

Preferred Name

Middle Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Sex Assigned at Birth*

Gender Identity (optional)

Pronouns (optional)

*Tribal Affiliation or Enrollment Number (if applicable)

**Add another race/ethnicity

Are you a first generation college student?* Wesleyan University defines "first generation" as any student whose parent or guardian did not complete a four-year degree domestically or internationally.

Yes

No

Contact Information

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

Email Address*

Mobile Phone Number*

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)

If you will be traveling from a location other than your high school city, please explain below.

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)

Are you a QuestBridge College Prep Scholar?*

Yes

No

Please note, WesExplore will only accommodate QuestBridge students on October 13-14.

Application Materials

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

List ALL of your senior year courses, including intended courses for the Spring.*

In a couple of paragraphs, discuss your interest in visiting Wesleyan and what you hope to gain from the experience.*

Location and Biology: Our social location and biological makeup intersect to “place us” in the world, shaping our identities and our sense of belonging. Reflect on your own location and biology: how have these two aspects influenced your worldview, the communities you are part of, and the paths you have chosen? In what ways have your location and biology led to your exclusion from spaces you have desired to enter? (Optional)

Feel free to attach your resume as well (optional)

Emergency Contact Information

Please list a parent or guardian that will act as your Emergency Contact. This Emergency Contact MUST be an adult.

NOTE: Submission of this form indicates you have received parent or guardian permission to participate in WesExplore 2024.

Relationship*

Describe the relationship.

Full Name*

Email*

Mobile Phone Number*

Explain any special circumstances around contacting your guardian. (Optional)
(For example: May we use your preferred name/pronouns in contact with your guardian? Will your guardian require assistance in a language other than English?)

Are you available to attend both dates, October 13-14 and November 10-11?*

Yes

No, I am unable to attend one of the dates

If no, please explain why you are unable to attend one of the dates:

If selected, which date would you prefer to attend? Note that we cannot guarantee you will be selected for your preferred day.*

October 13-14, 2024

November 10-11, 2024

No preference

Transportation Information

Students commuting more than 300 miles round-trip to campus may not elect to travel by car and should select either train or plane travel for the program.

Please indicate the type of transportation you will require.*

The University will reimburse transportation costs for the commute from your home address to the Office of Admission. The University will reimburse for miles driven in a personal vehicle at a rate of $.655 cents per mile effective July 1, 2023. This rate is updated on a fiscal year basis every July.

What is your nearest train station?*

What is your nearest airport?*

Confirm the address of your train station or airport.

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Visit Information

Please list any dietary restrictions or limitations. (Optional)

Do you have any special circumstances, accommodation, or host matching requests you would like to share? (Optional)

Thank you for your interest in WesExplore 2024!
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.

WesExplore 2024