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First Year Admission

Admission to Wesleyan University is based on the applicant's academic and personal record. Information considered includes school records, evidence of academic maturity and independence, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and general contributions to school and community.

  • Regular Decision (Application Deadline: January 1st)

    As soon as you have decided to apply, complete the Pre-Application here on the web and either send in the $55 application fee or pay your fee by credit card. (The Pre-Application is Wesleyan's "Supplement" to the Common Application).You may take more time to complete the Common Application, submitting it no later than January 1. Admission decision letters will be mailed by April 1. Note: Applicants to the Freeman Asian Scholars Program visit the Freeman Asian Scholar Program webpage for application instructions.

     

  • Early Decision

    The Early Decision Program is designed for those students who, after careful consideration, have decided that Wesleyan is their first choice. Students applying under Early Decision certify that Wesleyan is their first choice and agree to accept Wesleyan's offer of admission if extended. Students also agree to withdraw applications submitted to other colleges and not to initiate any new applications. Wesleyan offers two options under the Early Decision Program:

     

  • Option I  (Application Deadline: November 15th)

    Option I is designed for students who have decided early in the fall that Wesleyan is their first choice. The application deadline is November 15 with notification by December 15.

     

  • Option II  (Application Deadline: January 1st)

    Option II recognizes that some students arrive at a final college choice later than others. It also accommodates students who wish to have their senior year first semester grades included in their application. The application deadline is January 1 with notification by February 15.

    • Types of Applications

    Students may apply to Wesleyan University using one of the following types of applications: 

    1. The Common Application which can be filed electronically or downloaded from their website.
    2. The paper Common Application which can be obtained from your high school.
    3. Applications from QuestBridge.

    Teacher Recommendations

    Two academic teacher evaluations are required.  You are encouraged to submit one from a humanities or social sciences teacher and one from a math or science teacher.  (Please make sure your name and WesID are noted on both references.)  Wesleyan encourages applicants to request that both school forms and teacher evaluations be filed electronically via the Common Application website.

    Supplemental Materials

    Information regarding submission of optional supplemental materials to the application may be found here.

    Application Statistics

    Approximately 8,250 candidates submitted applications for the Class of 2012. Of these, 27% were offered admission.

    Standardized Tests

    Wesleyan requires the new SAT I and two SAT II tests (or old SAT I and three SAT II tests; Writing Test required) or the ACT. The Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for non-native speakers of English. All tests should be taken so that scores will be received by the Office of Admission by the application deadline. (We recommend that Early Decision I candidates register for the October and/or November test dates.)

    Financial Aid

    For details on Financial Aid at Wesleyan, click here. Wesleyan follows a need-blind admission policy, reviewing  each application for admission without regard to a student's financial circumstances. For this reason, no student should fail to apply because the cost of a Wesleyan education appears to be beyond the means of the student and his or her family.

    After You Have Applied

    All applicants to Wesleyan are instructed to monitor the receipt of their application materials by using our web-based WesCheck page.  Using your last name and assigned WesID number, you can view application materials received as well as outstanding items. It is important to use WesCheck regularly (after September 15) to be sure your application is complete.

    Deferred Enrollment

    Deferred enrollment requests must be submitted in writing and approved by June 1st.

    Upon approval, Wesleyan University will grant deferred admission for up to one year.  Typically, 20 to 25 students are granted deferred matriculation in each class, as long as they meet the necessary requirements.

    In order to obtain approval, applicants must commit to enroll at Wesleyan and not make any further admission applications to other institutions or enroll full time in any other institution of higher education.  Interested students must also submit their Admitted Student YES Response Form and $250 admission deposit by May 1st.  Additionally, all students who are granted deferred matriculation are required to send an essay to the attention of the Dean of Admission by March 1st reconfirming their commitment to enroll at Wesleyan and update the admission committee on their progress in meeting their respective goals for the year.

    Once the student’s request for deferment is received and, if approved, a formal letter acknowledging their deferred status will be sent.