Your First Few Weeks at Wesleyan

Check in with OISA

• Make sure to check in with the Office of International Student Affairs before the start of classes.
  

Academic

• Make an appointment to meet with your class dean.

• Meet with your academic advisor.

• Connect with your academic peer advisor.

• Look at all of your course syllabi and put your exams, papers, and other major assignments on a calendar.

• Attend the Shapiro Center for Writing reception and learn about the resources available to assist in writing papers.

Campus Life and Middletown

• Introduce yourself to your Resident Advisor (RA). They can be a great source to find answers for your various questions.
  
  
• Learn Wesleyan acronyms.

• Get acquainted with the campus (find the gym, library, theaters, and all the places to eat).
  
  
• Discover all the places to eat around Wesleyan’s campus.
  
  
• Explore Main Street (discover new restaurants, the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, and other interesting shops).
  
  
• Learn about all of the free resources at the Resource Center like printing, clothing, study rooms, and a lending library.
  
  
• Find out about Wesleyan student organizations on WesNest and the Corq app.

Personal Routines and Self Care

• Develop a routine for your new life (when to sleep, eat, and exercise).
  
  
• Figure out a communication plan with home (when to call, try your new phone, etc.).

• Visit WesWell and find out all you need to know about staying healthy.