Applying for Admission

Application form

Applying to Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies (GLS) program begins with a simple form. Prospective students applying for GLS degree candidacy are encouraged to contact the Graduate Liberal Studies office to discuss the application process. Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree before starting GLS courses.

Deadlines

DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

TUTORIAL, CAPSTONE OR THESIS PROPOSALS

• Monday, November 18, 2024 — for spring 2025

GLS NON-DEGREE STUDENT

• Monday, Friday, January 17, 2025 — for spring 2025

Many students begin their Wesleyan GLS course of study as non-degree students before later applying to a GLS degree or certificate program. If admitted to degree candidacy, up to four courses taken with non-degree status can be applied toward your degree or certificate. You are encouraged to submit your non-degree study applications as early as possible.

Forms of Study

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS)

Wesleyan GLS students who wish to pursue a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree may apply for admission to the program prior to taking any courses or after taking a handful of courses as a non-degree GLS student. Up to four GLS classes taken prior to the semester of matriculation as a degree candidate will be applied toward a Wesleyan GLS degree. Apply now MALS.

Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts (MPhil)

Students who wish to pursue the Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts (MPhil) degree may apply for admission to the degree program prior to taking GLS courses or after taking a few courses as a non-degree student. Up to four classes taken prior to the semester of matriculation as a degree candidate will be applied toward a degree. Please note: In order to apply to the MPhil degree program, applicants must already have earned a post-baccalaureate degree (i.e., MA, MS, MD, JD). 
Apply now MPhil.

Graduate Certificate in Writing

Wesleyan GLS students who wish to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Writing may apply for admission to the program prior to taking any GLS courses or after taking a handful of courses as a non-degree GLS student. Up to four GLS classes taken prior to admission to the certificate program will be applied toward the Graduate Certificate in Writing requirements.
Apply now Graduate Certificate in Writing.

Non-Degree GLS Study

Students may apply for admission to non-degree GLS study at any time, and may begin taking courses the semester following their application. Non-degree study is open to anyone who holds a bachelor's degree and remains in good standing with the University. Financial aid is not available for non-degree study.
Apply now non-degree GLS Study.

Attend an Information Session

Prospective students are encouraged to meet with GLS staff! You'll hear more about the program's curriculum and requirements, certificate and non-degree study, and get a glimpse of what it's like to be a GLS student. Click a link below, or call (860) 685-3345 or e-mail masters@wesleyan.edu for more information.

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

Click here to register for an upcoming evening or noontime information session.

ON THE VIRTUAL "PORCH" OF 74 WYLLYS

Glenn Knight, the academic advisor of all GLS students, is available for drop-in conversations about Graduate Liberal Studies on Fridays from 12-1 PM. No registration is required. Please email masters@wesleyan.edu to request the Zoom meeting invitation.

TAKE A SEAT: CLASS VISITS

Prospective GLS students are invited to visit select classes by appointment. Call (860) 685-3345 or e-mail masters@wesleyan.edu to arrange a date and time for your on-campus visit, hosted by a current GLS student.