Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University requires a minimum of 32 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Wesleyan accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Wesleyan has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at Wesleyan graduate within six years.

Wesleyan offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Wesleyan may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Wesleyan?

Wesleyan does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Wesleyan directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Wesleyan

When choosing a major, Wesleyan students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Wesleyan.

Student Designed Majors

Wesleyan allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Wesleyan does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Wesleyan

Wesleyan offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wesleyan University

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Does Wesleyan Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Wesleyan does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Wesleyan Have An Online Program?

❌ Wesleyan does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Wesleyan Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Wesleyan offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Wesleyan Have An Honors Program?

✅ Wesleyan offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Wesleyan.

Does Wesleyan Require Internships?

❌ Wesleyan does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Wesleyan does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan University Library

The main library on campus is the Olin Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Wesleyan

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Wesleyan offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, California Institute of Technology and Dartmouth College

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Wesleyan have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Wesleyan has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Wesleyan include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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