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Please select the topic you have questions about from the list below.
CAMP CARDINAL
Does Wesleyan have a program for kids during the Weekend?
What is Camp Cardinal?
What is the Camp Cardinal Preschool Program like?
What is the Camp Cardinal Children's Program like?
How do I register my
child(ren) for Camp Cardinal?
Q: Does Wesleyan
have a program for kids during the
Weekend?
A:
Yes, Wesleyan offers
Camp
Cardinal, an organized,
supervised program created to
entertain your child(ren) during
the weekend. Programs for children
between the ages of 4 months and
12 years are available.
Q: What is Camp Cardinal?
A:
Wesleyan's Camp Cardinal Program is divided
into two groups based on age.
Children 4-months to 5-years old
will be cared for at the
Neighborhood Preschool, a facility
with licensed instructors located
on the Wesleyan campus. The
Children's Program (ages 6 through
12) is held on campus and
supervised by carefully selected
Wesleyan students.
Q: What is the Camp Cardinal Preschool Program
like?
A:
For the twelfth consecutive year, the
Neighborhood Preschool - a
licensed day-care facility serving
the Middletown and Wesleyan
communities - will operate a
special preschool program
exclusively for children of alumni
and parents attending Reunion
& Commencement Weekend. The
Preschool is conveniently located
on the Wesleyan campus at 115 High
Street, near the Butterfield
residence halls.
Q: What is the Camp Cardinal Children's Program
like?
A:
The Children's Program will provide
entertainment and supervision for
6-to-12-year-olds attending
Reunion & Commencement
Weekend. Your children can look
forward to a scavenger hunt, a
pizza party, outdoor activities, a
picnic lunch, swimming in the
Freeman Athletic Center pool,
large screen movies, and an ice
cream sundae party.
Q: How do I register my child(ren) for Camp
Cardinal?
A:
To ensure a place for your child(ren), please return your
registration form,
located in your preliminary
brochure, or
register
online.
The
registration fee includes food,
snacks, and other essentials. You
may register your child(ren) for all
or part of Camp Cardinal. You will
receive more detailed program
information, along with special
permission forms, once you register.
If you have questions or need more
specific information, please contact
Linda Kavan in the
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations
at (860) 685-2641 or lkavan@wesleyan.edu.
For specific information on the
Preschool Program, please contact
Diane Kischell at (860) 346-4333.
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CAMPUS HOUSING
Will on-campus housing be available?
How do I register for/request on-campus housing?
When will I be notified that I've received on-campus housing?
If I pay for on-campus housing in advance, but do not receive on-campus accommodations will I receive a refund for my housing registration
fee?
If I receive on-campus housing, how will I know what to bring and where to go?
Can I have a room next to my classmates?
Can my son or daughter stay on-campus?
What if I do not receive on-campus housing?
Does Wesleyan receive a special rate at local hotels?
What is the reservation cutoff date for booking a hotel room?
Q:
Will
on-campus housing be available?
A:
For
alumni and their guests who prefer to stay on campus, Reunion classes will be
housed together in the Foss Hill and Clark Hall Residence Hall areas. Priority
for the newly renovated Clark Hall will be given to WESeniors (the Classes of
1926–1952). Residence hall space is limited and available on a first-come,
first-served basis. A $25 refundable key deposit will be required when you
obtain your housing assignment and key at the Registration site (Office of
Alumni and Parent Relations, 330 High Street). The availability of
residence hall space is extremely
limited; consequently, we urge you
to make a reservation at the hotel
where rooms have been blocked by
your class. If you have not
already reserved a room, please do
so as soon as possible.
Q:
How
do I register for/request
on-campus housing?
A:
You
can
register
online, or you can use
the registration form included in
the Preliminary Program.
Q:
When
will I be notified that I've
received on-campus housing?
A:
If
you request on-campus housing, you
will be notified with your
registration confirmation whether
or not you have secured on-campus
housing. Because you won't know
until you register, we encourage
you to reserve a hotel room just
in case. If you obtain on-campus
housing, your hotel room can be
cancelled without penalty through
April 22, 2003.
Q:
If
I pay for on-campus housing in
advance, but do not receive
on-campus accommodations will I
receive a refund for my housing
registration fee?
A:
If
you do not receive on-campus
housing, you will be refunded your
housing fee.
Q:
If
I receive on-campus housing, how
will I know what to bring and
where to go?
A:
Rooms
are very stark, with little
furniture or creature comforts.
Please bring whatever makes you
feel more at home, such as an
extra blanket, hair dryer, mirror,
alarm clock, your favorite pillow,
extra clothes hangers, reading
light, radio, or fan. Weather can
be very unpredictable at this time
of year, so be prepared. The
residence halls do not have
air-conditioning. Most rooms are
singles; doubles are assigned to
couples on a first-come,
first-served basis. All beds are
singles. Towels, sheets, blankets
and pillows are provided. There
are no private baths; each floor
shares a community bath with women
on one floor and men on another.
Note: If you secure on-campus
housing, specific room assignments
will only be available when
you arrive on campus for the
weekend.
Q:
Is
it possible to have a room next to
my classmates?
A:
Residence
halls have been reserved by class
so that members of the same class
will be assigned rooms in the same
residence hall. If you wish to be
assigned to a room adjacent to a
specific classmate (or
classmates), you and the other
parties must make that request in
writing and in advance on the
registration
form. We will do our
best to fulfill your request.
Q:
Is
it possible for my son or daughter
to stay on-campus?
A:
If
you have secured on-campus
housing, there are a few
children's bed options for
on-campus housing. Since most
rooms are singles, there will be a
cot/linen charge for each child in
your room unless you bring air
mattresses or sleeping bags. If
you do not wish to supply your own
bedding, we can reserve an
adjacent separate room, based on
availability or a folding cot with
linens for your room (for a $25
fee).
Q:What
if I do not receive on-campus
housing?
A:
To
ensure accommodations for the
weekend, please make reservations
directly with area hotel/motels as
soon as possible; rooms are
limited. Please keep in mind there
is a high demand placed on area
hotels during the holiday weekend.
The hotels will process all
reservations on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Q:Does
Wesleyan receive a special rate at
local hotels?
A:
Because
it is a holiday weekend, most
hotels do not reduce rates. Reunion classes have blocked rooms
at area hotels and each hotel
offers a different rate. In order
to receive a room in the block,
please make sure to mention that
you are reserving your room for
Wesleyan's Reunion &
Commencement Weekend.
Q:What
is the reservation cutoff date for
booking a hotel room?
A:
April
22, 2003
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CLASS HEADQUARTERS
Where will my class headquarters be?
Will there be a bar at the class headquarters?
Why should I visit my class headquarters?
Q:
Where will my class headquarters
be?
A:
Class Headquarters - the spaces
designated for alumni attending
their Reunions to meet up with
classmates,
leave a message for a friend on
the class bulletin boards, see
special class exhibits, and gather
with friends for a drink or
conversation - will be located in
or near the residence halls where
alumni are housed during Reunion
& Commencement Weekend.
WESeniors will have a separate
headquarters space featuring a
continental breakfast and much
more.
Q:
Will there be a bar at the class headquarters?
A:
Yes. Cash bars will be available
throughout the weekend at all
class headquarters.
Q:
Why should I visit my class headquarters?
A:
This will be the
best place to arrange to meet your
classmates, family, and friends
throughout the weekend. With
a busy weekend program jam-packed
with activities, you can use your
Class Headquarters as an informal
place to gather, hang out, and
socialize between other events.
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CLASS PHOTOS
Will Wesleyan offer class photos this year?
When
will I receive a copy of my
class photo?
Is
there a charge for my class
photo?
Q:
Will Wesleyan offer class photos
this year?
A:
Group photos
will be offered for the Classes of
1953 through 1978, and for
WESeniors (Classes of 1926-1952).
Q: When will I receive a copy of my
class photo?
A:
Photos
can be ordered on the registration
form in the preliminary brochure
or
online,
or at the photo site (time and
location TBD). Photos will be mailed during the summer.
Q:
Is there a charge for my class photo?
A:
You
will be charged $12 for each 8”x10”
black and white photo ordered.
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COMMENCEMENT
PLEASE NOTE: In case of rain the ceremony will take place under the large tent on Andrus Field. Since seating for guests will be limited, we respectfully ask you to reduce the number of your guests who will be sitting under the tent to three. There will be additional audio coverage of the ceremony in Crowell Concert Hall (with seating) and the Alumni Field House (standing room).
How many tickets are available per student? Can we reserve seats in advance?
Do students receive Commencement tickets? When will they get them?
What happens if it rains on Commencement day?
Who is the speaker?
How long is the ceremony?
Other than the actual Commencement ceremony (11 a.m. on Sunday), what are the weekend activities for families?
How do I meet up with my child after Commencement is over? Is there
anything planned for directly after the ceremony?
When should parents arrive? When should they leave?
Do parents or others attending the festivities need to pay for any of the weekend activities?
What is the dress code?
When is rehearsal for seniors?
When do students need to move out of their campus housing?
Does this include seniors who live in William Street High Rise, Low Rise and In-Town Houses?
Whom can we contact with questions about this?
When and where do students get their caps and gowns?
How do I order Wesleyan sweatshirts or other logo items?
What are the names of some local truck rental places? Can we rent a truck one-way to bring belongings home?
When/how do students get the yearbook? How much does it cost?
Is there a video of Commencement? How do I get one?
Is there a still photo taken of my graduate
during Commencement? How do
I get one?
Where can we go out to eat in the Middletown area?
How can I get to Middletown without a car?
When might seniors be busy with Senior Week activities during Commencement Weekend?
Whom can we call if we have further questions?
Q:
How many tickets are available per student? Can we reserve seats
in advance?
A: Everyone is welcome at Commencement, but
there are no tickets and seats
cannot be reserved in advance. The
chairs on Andrus Field are
available on a first-come,
first-served basis. There is
additional room for seating on
Foss Hill (bring a blanket or
folding chairs) and under the tent
on Andrus Field.
Q:
Do students receive Commencement tickets? When will they get
them?
A: There are no tickets, as everyone is invited
to attend the Commencement
ceremony. Each senior receives 10
announcements from the Dean's
Office, which will be delivered to
student mailboxes in early March.
Q:
What happens if it rains on Commencement day?
A:
There will be a tent behind the seats on
Andrus Field that will accommodate
many spectators. Since seating for
guests will be limited, we
respectfully ask that you reduce
the number of guests who will be
sitting under the tent to three.
Please come prepared with
raincoats and umbrellas.
Q:
Who is the speaker?
A:
In April, a letter announcing the
honorary degree recipients and the
Commencement speaker will be sent
to parents of seniors from the Office
of the President.
Q:
How long is the ceremony?
A:
The ceremony will last approximately 2-1/2
hours.
Q:
Other than the actual Commencement ceremony (11 a.m. on Sunday),
what are the weekend activities
for families?
A:
All WESeminars and most other Reunion &
Commencement Weekend activities are open to all members
of the Wesleyan community. Some
events are specifically for
graduating seniors and their
families, such as the Champagne
Reception on Friday from 4-6 p.m.
Q:
How do I meet up with my son or daughter after Commencement is
over? Is there anything planned
for directly after the ceremony?
A:
Everyone is invited to enjoy the free picnic on
the lawn in front of North College
after the
ceremony. This is a good time for
taking pictures, seeing friends,
and socializing. It is recommended
that you arrange to meet at a
specific campus location near
North College (for example, the
steps of PAC, in front of Judd
Hall, under the scoreboard, etc.).
Q:
When should parents arrive? When should they leave?
A:
There is no particular norm in terms of the
arrival and departure of parents.
Activities begin on Friday and
continue through Sunday.
Q:
Do parents or others attending the festivities need to pay for
any of the weekend activities?
A:
WESeminars, other activities, parties, and
the Saturday All-College Picnic
and Festival on Foss Hill are
free. The Friday lunch and dinner,
however, do require advance payment.
You can register for all meals
online or using the registration
brochure beginning in March.
Q:
What is the dress code?
A:
All of the weekend's events are informal.
Dress casually and comfortably
(and bring clothes that are
weather appropriate - many events
are held outside).
Q:
When is rehearsal for seniors?
A:
There
is no formal rehearsal. Diplomas may be obtained on Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(location TBD).
Q:
When do students need to move out of their campus housing?
A:
All students (other than seniors) must be out
of their housing by Saturday, May
17, at noon. Seniors must be
out by noon on May 27.
Q:
Does this include seniors who live in William Street High Rise,
Low Rise and In-Town Houses?
A:
All seniors are allowed to stay in their
housing until May 27 at noon.
Q:
Whom can we contact with questions about student housing?
A:
Feel free to send questions to our e-mail,
reslife@wesleyan.edu,
or call (860) 685-3550.
Q:
When and where do students get their caps and gowns?
A:
Seniors order caps and gowns from Atticus
Bookstore during the last week of
March. Atticus will send a letter
to all seniors with instructions
for ordering during the last week
of March. Call Betty Ann at
Atticus with any questions at
(860) 347-1194, extension 2518.
Q:
How do I order Wesleyan sweatshirts or other logo items?
A:
WESGear is available at the Registration site (Office of Alumni
and Parent Relations, 330 High Street)
throughout the weekend, and under
the Reunion & Commencement
tent on Andrus Field on Saturday.
Atticus bookstore, which sells
their own line of Wesleyan
clothing and other items, is
located at 45 Broad Street or
online at www.atticusbookstore.com.
Q:
What are the names of some local truck rental places? Can we rent
a truck one-way to bring
belongings home?
A:
The following companies will provide one-way
rentals and may provide storage
here in Middletown as well:
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Ryder Truck Rental
30 DeKoven Drive
Middletown, CT
(860) 346-3415
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Ryder Truck Rental Inc.
1156 Cromwell Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT
(860) 257-4685
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U-Haul Co.
613 Washington St.
Middletown, CT
(860) 346-4414
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U-Haul Co.
1200 Newfield Street
Middletown, CT
(860) 632-0281
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U-Haul Co.
1633 Portland Cobalt Rd.
Portland, CT
(860) 342-4011
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Maples Self-Storit
1963 S Main St.
Middletown, CT
(860) 344-9799
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Q:
When/how do students get the yearbook? How much does it cost?
A:
Students can order yearbooks at any time from
the Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA).
The cost is $50. Checks should be
made payable to WSA/Yearbook
and sent to W.S.A., 190 High
Street, Middletown, CT 06459.
Questions about the yearbook can
be directed to Cari MacDermott,
WSA administrator; contact her at
(860) 685-2410 or
cmacdermott@wesleyan.edu.
Please note that yearbooks will be
delivered after October 2003.
Q:
Is there a video of Commencement? How do I get one?
A:
Videos of Commencement are available from
Collegiate Video, 52 Cook Hill
Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. Tapes
cost $55 plus $7 shipping and
handling. Call Collegiate Video at
(203) 250-9311 or the Office of
Parent Programs (860) 685-3756 for an
order form and more information.
Q: Is there a still photo taken of my
graduate during Commencement? How
do I get one?
A:
Still photos of students are taken
immediately following receipt of
the diploma by Chappell Studios.
Proofs and order forms will be
mailed to the student’s
permanent address during the
summer. For further information,
contact Chappell Studios at (800)
247-3435.
Q: Where can we go out to eat in the Middletown area?
A:
You can call the Connecticut River Valley
& Shoreline Visitors Council
at (860) 347-0028 or (800)
486-3346, or visit their website
at
www.cttourism.org,
for information on restaurants in
the area. Be sure to make
reservations in advance, if
possible.
Q:
How can I get to Middletown without a car?
A:
There are many options for public
transportation. Review our parking
and transportation
section for additional
information.
Q:
When might seniors be busy with Senior Week activities during
Commencement Weekend?
A: Starting on Tuesday, May 20, seniors have a
variety of on- and off-campus activities
planned. They will receive more
information about the exact
schedule throughout the spring.
Q:
Whom can we call if we have further questions?
A:
If you have questions about Senior Week or other Class of 2003
sponsored events, email Michael
Lewis '03, senior class president, at
mslewis@wesleyan.edu.
For general questions about the
weekend activities, call or email
Camille Dolansky in the Parent
Programs Office,
cdolansky@wesleyan.edu,
or (860) 685-3756.
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FEES
Why do I have to pay a registration fee?
Does Wesleyan make money on this event?
How do Wesleyan's fees compare to those charged by other colleges?
Why does Wesleyan combine Reunion Weekend and Commencement?
Q:
Why do I have to pay a registration fee?
A:
The
Registration fee, which applies to
alumni and their adult (over 18)
guests only, covers a portion of
the weekend's overhead costs,
including but not limited to:
physical plant, public safety,
health services, student workers,
entertainment, transportation,
regalia, some meals and the cost
of renting tents, tables, chairs,
china, linens, etc.
Q: Does Wesleyan make a profit on this event?
A:
No. Wesleyan subsidizes over 80% of
the Reunion & Commencement
Weekend expenses. The University
does not raise funds from event
charges. Fundraising for the
Wesleyan Annual Fund (WAF) is done
by a team of volunteers and staff
throughout the year.
Q: How do Wesleyan's fees compare to those charged by other
colleges?
A: When comparing our fees to those set
by other colleges, we found that
Wesleyan's fees are neither the
least nor the most expensive. Our
comparisons revealed that Wesleyan
offers a much more comprehensive
program than many other colleges.
In addition, some colleges have a
surfeit of good dining spaces, for
example, and have little need to
use tents to create temporary
facilities. Unfortunately, that is
not the case for Wesleyan.
Q:
Why does Wesleyan combine Reunion Weekend and Commencement?
A: Bringing together all members of the
Wesleyan community (the senior
class, parents, alumni, faculty
members and administrators)
provides a unique opportunity for
learning, for renewing old
friendships and for meeting new
people in the Wesleyan family.
Over the past three years, we have
experienced synergy in the
successful combination of
Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Wesleyan combined Reunion and
Commencement for the first time in
May 2000, and according to
feedback from students, alumni,
and their families, it has been a resounding success each year.
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Students and parents can enjoy the rich schedule of
WESeminars traditionally
offered during Reunion
Weekend, and can network
with alumni.
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Alumni have a chance to meet with faculty members and
students, and they can help
celebrate Commencement by
welcoming a new group into
the alumni body.
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Faculty members can connect with former students and
graduating seniors as well
as with parents.
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Although the weekend is designed
to bring the Wesleyan community
together, it also offers many
opportunities for alumni and
seniors to spend time with their
classmates or families. The wide
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