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Academics

With its distinctive approach to academics and deep commitment to community-engaged learning, Wesleyan empowers students to shape their academic journey while engaging meaningfully with a vibrant community.

Wesleyan empowers students to explore a broad range of disciplines and shape a course of study aligned with their passions and interests. Our students are encouraged to take chances, grapple with big questions, and gain early experience in bringing their education out of the classroom and into the world.

Explore Academics and Programs

Our range of academic programs allows you to explore your passions and discover new areas of interest.

Take Control of Your Education

A Wesleyan education is about active learning, where you are encouraged to ask questions, challenge your understanding, and get involved in research. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences, Wesleyan prepares students to think critically, act creatively, and make meaningful contributions in a world that's constantly changing.

Undergraduate Academics

In exploring a broad range of disciplines, Wesleyan students develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the skills to address complex, real-world challenges.

Graduate Academics

Wesleyan graduate programs offer advanced study with the flexibility to pursue specialized research and collaborate with expert faculty.

Continuing Studies

Wesleyan supports lifelong learning beyond degree programs. Our continuing studies programs include undergraduate and graduate level courses to expand your knowledge as you see fit.

Education That Benefits Community

Community service is part of Wesleyan’s DNA. By pairing education with involvement in the larger community, Wesleyan students connect what they learn with ways to benefit the world around them.

Whether it’s been through academic peer advisors or faculty advisors, I’ve been encouraged to take classes outside of my major and comfort zone. Geology / Earth Science was not something I was planning on studying in college, but I am so glad that I am!
Guy Bennevat Haninovich ’23