Office of Advancement

Alumni & Parent Relations
55 High Street
Middletown, CT 06457
parents@wesleyan.edu
860-685-2200
Please contact us with any questions, or if your contact information needs to be updated, let us know.

NEW PARENT AND FAMILY ESSENTIALS

As a parent of a new Wesleyan student, we welcome you to the Wesleyan community! You and your student will begin to hear more often from Wesleyan throughout the summer. In the meantime, should you need any assistance please contact us at parents@wesleyan.edu.

New Student Arrival Days 2024

International New Students:

  • Arrival Days, Friday–Saturday, August 23–24
  • Orientation: Monday–Tuesday, August 26–27

Domestic Students:

  • Arrival Day, Wednesday, August 28
  • Orientation: Wednesday–Sunday, August 28–September 1

More information at Get Ready for Wes.
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    Orientation

    New Student Orientation is a comprehensive introduction to Wesleyan University. Students will build relationships with other students, faculty and administrators and have important discussions about values, traditions, and community standards at Wesleyan. 

    For general parent questions, please contact parents@wesleyan.edu and for questions specific to orientation, please contact the Orientation office at orientation@wesleyan.edu.

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    Residential Life

    Learn all about the office, housing options and important policies and housing dates.

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    Packing List

    Read through our suggested items list.