Undergraduate International Student Arrival Period: Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST each day

Settle-in Day: Sunday, August 25 - New international students will use this day to settle into their dorm and get prepared for ISO; there will be community-building activities led by International Student Orientation Leaders (ISOLs) and an afternoon shopping trip in Middletown with free shuttles from the Wesleyan campus. 

International Student Orientation (ISO): Monday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 27 (all day each day); students are expected to participate in the two days of ISO programs and activities planned by the Office of International Students Affairs (OISA).

*All incoming undergraduate international students must also attend a "Health Matters" appointment at Davison Health Center. Prior to ISO, each international student will be assigned to a group to go to Davison Health Center at a designated time when staff members will review their medical forms and immunization history including Tuberculosis (TB) status. Blood work and immunizations will be provided as needed on site for anyone who is missing required immunizations based on the State of Connecticut guidelines.

We are still in the process of planning the Fall 2024 ISO schedule. If you have any questions about the ISO program, please send an email to iso@wesleyan.edu and oisa@wesleyan.edu.

The following populations are highly encouraged to attend ISO:

• All first-year undergraduate international students
• All visiting undergraduate international students
• All Americans living abroad who will be an undergraduate student at Wesleyan 
• All international transfer students
• All self-identifying undergraduate international students  

 

The purpose of ISO is to help you get settled into your new home at Wes and get you connected with peers, offices, and resources so you have a successful transition to studying at the University and living in Middletown.

There is no cost for attending ISO. ISO is free because Wesleyan is invested in your transition and well-being. OISA and the University are committed to serving you from the beginning of your time as an International Cardinal, and want to support you so you can have a successful start to your first semester and actively participate in campus life.

Once you have access, visit WesPortal and complete the ISO Student Registration Form by Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

You should plan to arrive to campus during the two-day undergraduate international student arrival period: Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST. We recommend that you try to arrive on Friday as this will give you an extra day to settle in and rest before ISO begins on Monday. If you are unable to arrive during the two-day arrival period or will miss ISO, please send an email to iso@wesleyan.edu and oisa@wesleyan.edu in advance and inform OISA of your anticipated arrival date.  

If you arrive in the United States before August 23, you must make your own arrangements for hotels and travel. You can find hotels close to Wesleyan on the Wesleyan University Visitor’s Guide. Per SEVP regulations, F-1 and J-1 visa status international students may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the program start date listed on page 1 of their Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019). 

You should plan to arrive to campus during the two-day undergraduate international student arrival period: Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST. Students who arrive to Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut during the two-day arrival period and notify OISA in advance of their flight itinerary will be able to take a free shuttle to the Wesleyan campus.

Students who arrive to other airports in New England, such as Logan International Airport in Boston or John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, must plan ahead and arrange their own transportation for traveling to Wesleyan.   

Once you arrive on campus: 

• Go directly to Usdan University Center located at 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06457 to be welcomed by International Student Orientation Leaders (ISOLs) and members of the OISA staff and receive your room key and WesCard (Wesleyan identification card).
• If you arrive after 5 p.m., go to the office of Public Safety located at 208 High Street, Middletown, CT 06457 to get your room key.
• Once you get settled into your room on campus, rest up for ISO and the chance to meet new people and make your first friends at Wes!

Your Fall Semester meal plan will be active as soon as you arrive on campus and you will use that for all meals beginning with your first meal on Friday, August 23^rd. From August 23 -28, Usdan Marketplace will be serving brunch and dinner on a daily basis; starting on August 29, Usdan Marketplace will offer three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). You should also check the dining website for hours to all other dining venues on campus. Your only expenses during the arrival period and ISO are buying items for your residential hall room. 

Please make sure to include any dietary restrictions and conditions in the ISO Student Registration Form and Health Forms (available in WesPortal). The residential meal plan does not provide individualized menus, but any dietary needs are handled on a case-by-case basis. More information on how to seek assistance can be found on Dining at Wesleyan’s Guidance and Assistance page. Please also see the Wesleyan University Food Allergy and Celiac Guide. 

For incoming internationational students beginning their studies at Wesleyan in the Fall 2023 Semester, the earliest date that mail can be delivered to their Wes Box address is Friday, August 16, 2024. For more information on this topic, please visit our Mail and Packages page.  

• Questions regarding immigration, such as your F-1 visa status, I-20, I-94 record, entry to the U.S., OISA Check-in, etc.: oisa@wesleyan.edu 
• Questions about ISO (including travel arrangements, arrival period and accommodations): iso@wesleyan.edu and oisa@wesleyan.edu 
• Questions about COVID-19 vaccines and requirements: healthforms@wesleyan.edu