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Please consult the academic calendar to confirm the start date for the term for which you are applying. Space is very limited in the BLS program. You may not submit an application for Wesleyan's BA degree and BLS degree in the same application period. You may apply for the BLS in a subsequent application period.

Please note: Consideration for international students closes 10 weeks in advance of the term. 

To apply to study at Wesleyan as a BLS student:

1. Application: Click here to access the online application.
   1. If you do not have an account yet, click "Create an account" to start a new application.
   2. For application type, select "BLS Degree"
      
      
2. Statement of purpose: Submit a brief (one-page) statement of purpose,  in which you provide: 1) the reasons why you are unable to commit to a residential degree program; and 2) an example of your ability to be a self-advocate.
   
   As the BLS program is a non-traditional, non-residential program on a traditional residential campus, the students who thrive are those who can advocate for themselves. Please consider that when writing your statement of intent. If you mention a previous challenge that you faced (particularly one that may have affected past grades), be sure to also indicate how you overcame the challenge, and describe the support you have put in place to ensure it will not occur again.
   
   
3. Writing Sample: Submit a 3-5 page paper submitted for a grade, written in the past 3 years (We do not need the paper with the grade, just the paper itself.)
   
   Writing samples should be your own work, without benefit of AI. If you have indicated an intended major or interest you wish to pursue, such as political science, or creative writing, an essay or paper in that field or on that topic will add depth to your application.
   
   You may also submit a 3-5 page essay on one of the following questions:
   • Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
   • The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
   • Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
   • Describe a problem you have solved or would like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
   • Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
   • Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
   • Share an essay on a topic of your choice. It can be one you have already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
     
     
4. Transcripts: We are looking for students whose past grades tell us that they are ready for the rigorous intellectual challenges to be encountered in a Wesleyan classroom. This said, we recognize that low grades on a transcript can reflect a struggle that you have since overcome. If your previous grades were not the fullest representation of your academic potential, it may be advisable to take a course or two at another institution of higher learning so that you have proof of recent academic success when you apply to BLS.
   
   
   1. Please request official sealed high school transcripts and college transcripts to be sent directly to the address below. Official electronic transcripts can be sent to study@wesleyan.edu. Transcripts must be sent by your current/most recent institution directly to our office. Transcripts sent by students will not be considered.
   2. Please request official transcripts for all previous courses you intend to transfer in as part of your BLS degree. The University will review all courses and include a letter of transfer articulation with admission, indicating which courses will transfer in and for how many credits.
      
      
5. School Report: Have your class dean or equivalent complete the School Official Report (prompt appears in online application). Contact study@wesleyan.edu if you have questions regarding this report.
   
   
6. Test/TOEFL scores (if applicable): Please have your score sent directly to the address below or to study@wesleyan.edu.
   
   
7. Letter(s) of recommendation: Please request at least one academic recommendation (two preferred), from a professor, teacher or academic counselor, if possible. Recommenders will upload recommendations directly to the online application.
   
   These recommendations should come from teachers who know you well and who can speak to the quality of your work in the classroom. We want to know about your academic engagement, your curiosity, and your willingness to go above and beyond minimum requirements. While it’s not required, we’d prefer that recommendations come from teachers you had for math, science, English or social studies courses. If you feel you don’t have a former teacher to ask, it may be advisable to take a course or two at another institution, or a Summer or Winter course at Wesleyan, and to ask one of these instructors if they might write your recommendation.
   
   
8. Immunization Cover Sheet: Proof of immunization documentation is a Connecticut State requirement for matriculants to degree study. Students must submit the immunization form with documentation demonstrating compliance with the State of Connecticut's requirements for immunizations to Wesleyan Health Services.
   
   
9. Honor Code: As part of your application, you will sign the Honor Code. Please answer all questions on the application fully and honestly. If you’re not sure about how to answer any questions on the application, please send email to study@wesleyan.edu and someone will get back to you.

Address: All materials should be sent to:
Wesleyan University Continuing Studies - BLS
74 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459

 
Application Deadline (see calendar for complete deadline information)

• March 18: Applications due
• May 1: Decisions communicated
  
  

International Students

International students may apply beginning with the Fall of that appropriate academic year. Current F1 visa status is required for international students who wish to study at Wesleyan University. Students who already hold an F1 visa should contact their Designated School Official to clarify any visa questions or issues. International applicants who require an I-20 from Wesleyan should contact Jennifer Curran at jcurran@wesleyan.edu. Please note that international students must pursue full-time study. 

Consideration for international students who require an I-20 will end 10 weeks in advance of the term.

Admitted Students

Accessibility Services
Wesleyan University is committed to making its educational programs and facilities accessible to all. Students with documented accessibility needs that require accommodations should notify the Office of Accessibility Services as soon as possible. For more information about requesting academic and other accommodations, please send email to study@wesleyan.edu.

For More Information

Wesleyan Continuing Studies
74 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459
860-685-2900
study@wesleyan.edu