Campus Resources & Services

The following local resources exist to support your endeavors as a Wesleyan student. We encourage all students to take advantage of the resources available. Visit events.wesleyan.edu to view all campus events, or www.wesleyan.edu/masters/aboutus/events for GLS Network Events and Meetups.

Our office is always available for advising, questions, and help:

Graduate Liberal Studies
74 Wyllys Ave.
Middletown, CT, 06459
860.685.2900

 

WesCard

Your WesCard is your official picture ID at Wesleyan University. You will need your card on you while on campus to take books out of any library, receive student discounts on ticketed events, use the athletic center, and more. You will be provided a WesCard at initial first GLS orientation. Visit www.wesleyan.edu/wescard for more information.

WesCard ID Office, North College Room 111
Generally open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Call 860.685.5300 or email cathy Rizza at wescard@wesleyan.edu

Libraries Wesleyan's online resources include databases, e-books, journals, and much more. Please visit www.wesleyan.edu/libr for summer hours.
  • Olin Library: Beautiful reading rooms, the Reserve Desk, copy machines, scores and recordings (Music Library), and special collections (rare books and archives). 
  • Science Library: Open late, even during breaks, includes DVD collection
  • Art Library: Prints and other visual arts materials, oversize collection
Information Technology Services (ITS) Wesleyan offers an array of distinct computer services. Visit www.wesleyan.edu/its for more information and summer hours.
  • Cardinal Technology Center, Usdan University Center: Computers, Supplies, and Wes Gear
    860.685.3907 or www.wesleyan.edu/store 
  • Computer Service Center, Exley Science Center, Room 116: Service and Repairs 
    860.685.2700
  • ITS Helpdesk, Exley Science Center, Room 116: Offers all manner of desktop support 
    860.685.4000 or helpdesk.wesleyan.edu or helpdesk@wesleyan.edu
Usdan University Center Usdan is the hub of the campus, housing multiple dining options, common areas, meeting rooms, the Box Office, Cardinal Technology (Computer Store), pool tables, and more. Visit their website for more information: www.wesleyan.edu/usdan 
  • Box Office: Ticketing for all campus events 
    860.685.3355
  • Postal Services: All typical postal services available, Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, please check website for special hours during the summer. 
    860.685.3900 or www.wesleyan.edu/wesstation 
Campus Public Safety Dire emergencies should be called in to 911; campus emergencies should be reported to Public Safety at 860.685.3333. For non-emergency needs, please call 860.685.2345. Public Safety is located at 208 High Street, and are responsile for parking permits, campus environment, and lost property.
Center for the Arts

Spend an afternoon at the Davidson Art Center or Zilkha Gallery, go to a film screening, or attend world-class performances right here at Wesleyan. In addition to the professional productions, brought to Wesleyan by the Center for the Arts (CFA), there are annual performances of Chinese Classical Music, South Indian Carnatic Music, Japanese Taiko Drumming, Balinese and Javanese Music and Dance, Wes African Drumming, and Dance, and more. There are numerous undergraduate productions in theater, music, dance, and film at any given time. Since so many alumni are regularly nominated for - and win - Tonys, Emmys, and Oscars, student work is well worth the trip!

www.wesleyan.edu/cfa 

Russell House

The Russell House offers a series of lectures, readings, talks, and musical performances. Visit their website for more information!

www.wesleyan.edu/writing/community/writing-events.html 

Center for the Humanities

Wesleyan's Center for the Humanities is a renowned center of learning, hosting scholars and fellows across many disciplines. Be sure to check out their annual lecture series.

www.wesleyan.edu/chum 

Freeman Athletic Center

Freeman Athletic Center houses an ice rink, field house, squash courts, Olympic-sized pool, state of the art fitness center, and more. With your ID, and a quick check online of the facility hours, you will have access to all that the center has to offer. GLS students often support Wesleyan's NESCAC teams. If you have a favorite sport, let us know - we'll host a meet-up!

www.wesleyan.edu/athletics

Dining

Visit www.wesleyan.edu/dining for more details and summer hours.

Middletown offers a vast array of restaurant possibilities - including Tibetan, Vietnamese, Vegan, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and more!

R J Julia Bookstore

Find Wes Gear, books, magazines, grown cafe, events, and more! R J Julia Bookstore is located at 413 Main Street, Middletown.

Call 860.398.1384 or visit R J Julia for current hours.

Additional Resources

In addition to the above, the following additional resources are available: