Wesleyan University
The world needs more Wesleyan.
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Academics
At Wesleyan, our open curriculum challenges and teaches you to think creatively, become intellectually agile, and take meaningful risks. This flexibility prepares you both for success and the inevitable setbacks along the path to discovery.
45
Majors
900+
Courses Offered
8-1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Ferdinand Quayson
Government
Government
Outside the Classroom
Our students are greater than just their majors and academic pursuits. With more than 250 student groups on campus, you’re bound to find at least one that feeds your passion. If not, then create one!
Explore Life @ Wesleyan
31
Themed Program Houses
16%
First-Generation Undergraduates
70%
Students Study Language
20+
Student-Run Volunteer Programs
Preparing for the Future
Cross-cultural experiences and the freedom to explore different preprofessional paths are essential for realizing one’s place in the world. At Wes, our dedicated centers for career resources and intercultural, multilingual learning will help you develop and apply your unique skills in ways that are meaningful and relevant, no matter what field you pursue.
300+
Students Study Abroad Annually
5000+
Internship Opportunities
Alumni
Whatever their fields or interests, Wesleyan community members have a gift for introducing new, eye-opening perspectives into the world. Wesleyan alumni know how to translate their ideas into action, and they are making extraordinary things happen.
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Correspondent, PBS NewsHour
BA Government
Experience Wesleyan
Come and visit us! Tour the campus. Sit in on a class. Talk with professors, coaches, staff, and current students. Located in the heart of Middletown, Connecticut, near tons of great restaurants, hiking trails, and quintessential New England sights, Wesleyan is an easy and scenic two-hour drive from New York City and Boston.
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"Students should find what they love to do, get better at it, and learn to share what they love with others."