*All bathrooms in WestCo are multi-use, all gender bathrooms

Vision Statement 

A unique and historic Residence Hall at Wesleyan University, West College is an inclusive community that houses artistically inclined first years and upper-class residents devoted to creating a collaborative space for art, music, and student activism. Residents are encouraged to open their doors in order to foster a strong and inclusive community, and upper-class residents often take on mentorship roles with first year residents. With its very own student-run event space known as the Café, WestCo emphasizes community input and creative event planning. With weekly town hall-style meetings led by the four elected presidents, the WestCo community strives to uphold its shared values of diversity, respect, self-expression, and community-building. Additionally, WestCo seeks to embody a safe space for all residents and the larger Wesleyan community.

Objectives and Values

Residents are expected to take an active role in shaping the social, intellectual and living environment of WestCo where the community holds one another accountable to shared values and to goals that are continually evaluated. WestCo is held responsible to the larger community, while the University reciprocates with a commitment to a collaborative relationship.

Through Guidance, a weekly meeting opened to the entire WestCo, residents are encouraged to be involved in the community and the University. In the past, residents have organized music and arts events, lifestyle festivals, and informal education projects reflecting a commitment to a vibrant, expressive and socially conscious residential experience. WestCo welcomes all students who will actively contribute to the community and work for these goals.

Applications are not necessary for incoming first year students.