Congratulations to our new Cardinals!

We are preparing to provide our students a safe and robust educational experience this fall and can’t wait to welcome you to campus.

Mark your calendars!  Arrival Day is Wednesday, August 30, 2023                                                                                    (August 24 & 25 for international students)

New Student Orientation (NSO):
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Sunday, September 3, 2023
Information for New Student Orientation 2023 will be posted in June.

International Student Arrival Day:
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Friday, August 25, 2023
Register for the two-day arrival period by filling out the ISO Student Registration Form in your WesPortal.

International Student Orientation (ISO):
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Sunday, August 27, 2023
Information will be sent to international students in June.

What's Next?
  • The first message in mid-June will come from the Information Technology Services staff and will include the credentials for your Wesleyan email account and WesPortal, your personalized online hub containing important university, academic, and account information.
  • You will receive weekly notes on Wednesdays from your class dean and orientation program email updates throughout the summer.
  • Your class dean will be emailing you with important information on accessing new student checklists, deadlines, pre-registration, and other tasks you should complete via WesPortal.
  • Be sure to check your Wesleyan account regularly or set up email forwarding to your primary email address so you do not miss important messages.
  • As of July 6, 2023, information will ONLY be sent to your Wesleyan email address.
  • If you will not have internet access during the summer, please notify the Orientation Staff in the Office of Student Involvement, at orientation@wesleyan.edu (please note the office will not be staffed until June).
  • Want to know what to pack? Check out some things you may want to consider bringing to Wes.