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.
Summer Send Off 2024
Class of 2028, new transfer students, and their families are invited to gather at our Summer Send-Off events. Join us at any regional event that is most convenient. For those in other locations or unable to attend in person, please join us for the virtual event in August.
Virtual Parent/Family Workshops
Parents and guardians are invited to attend our Virtual Parent/Family Workshops to help prepare for your student's transition to Wesleyan and learn more about academic life at Wesleyan.
REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL PARENT/FAMILY WORKSHOPS
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.