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Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%
Acceptance Rate14%

Wesleyan Academics

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

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Wesleyan University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Wesleyan University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at Wesleyan University complete all the credits required within six years.

Wesleyan University true.

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

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

What Classes Are Required At Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University 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 requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Wesleyan University

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


Frequently Asked Questions About Wesleyan University


Does Wesleyan University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Wesleyan University 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 University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Wesleyan University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Wesleyan University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Wesleyan University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Wesleyan University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Wesleyan University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Wesleyan University.

Does Wesleyan University Require Internships?

❌ Wesleyan University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Wesleyan University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Wesleyan University


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 University

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 University 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 University 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 University include:

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

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Wesleyan Majors & Subject Areas

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,253

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$67,016

Out-of-State

$67,016

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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