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Eligibility and Registration
  Tenured, tenure-track, and adjunct faculty members appointed for at least half time (.5 FTE or more) and administrative staff serving at least a three-quarter time basis (.75 FTE) and their spouse or qualified domestic partner, are permitted to register in Wesleyan courses as follows:.
           
  • With the permission of a Graduate Liberal Studies (GLS) program advisor, up to two GLS courses (generally six credits) per semester during the academic year or in a summer school session without payment of tuition.
           
    Eligible students may take more than two courses, but will be expected to pay the tuition for courses beyond six credits. The GLS program and classes are described on the GLSP website.  Eligible students will be able to register for GLSP courses one week after the registration period begins for each term.
           
    Matriculation into the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.) or Certificate of Advanced Studies (C.A.S.) programs is subject to the terms and conditions of the GLS program.
           
  • B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. courses subject to terms and conditions of course enrollment. Those who wish to be accepted as a full-time candidate for the B.A., M.A. or Ph.D. are required to go through the regular admission process.
           
  • Wesleyan University employees working full time and their spouses or partners, may register for up to two courses during the fall and spring semesters free of tuition payment. Special Non-degree Seeking Undergraduate requirements are described here.
           
  Based upon recent IRS regulations, tuition benefits for employees and/or spouses for undergraduate and graduate courses are taxable for amounts valued over $5,250 annually. Effective January 1, 2007, if the combined annual value of educational assistance exceeds $5,250 for you and/or your spouse, the excess will be included in your federal and state taxable wages for the remainder of the year. The value of the benefit will be incurred consistent with the GLSP withdrawal policy as stated in the GLSP student handbook.
           
  Based upon these IRS regulations, tuition benefits for domestic partners are fully taxable. Effective January 1, 2007, the full value of the benefit, when incurred, will be included in your federal and state taxable wages for the remainder of the year. The value of the benefit will be incurred consistent with the GLSP withdrawal policy as stated in the GLSP student handbook.