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We hear it all the time: “After my tour, I knew I wanted to apply.”
When you experience the creativity, commitment, and passion of our students first-hand, you will find yourself recognizing your future in someone else’s right now.
Explore Wesleyan
Get to know Wesleyan through the eyes of current students with a student-led in-person or virtual tour around campus. Find out more about our state-of-the-art academic and sports facilities, community-based residential buildings, and dining spaces. Ask questions and discover what makes Wesleyan the right fit for so many students—maybe even you.
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I was accepted to visit Wes after applying to fly-in programs, and that weekend changed everything for me. The students. The sense of community. The campus. I loved everything about it. ”
Maps, Directions, and Lodging
Wesleyan University is located in Middletown on the Connecticut River in central Connecticut, about two hours from New York City and Boston.
Explore Wesleyan’s campus and surrounding area with our interactive Campus Map. Use the map to find buildings, parking, dining, and more during your visit.
Find accessible entrances, parking, pathways, elevators, and other accessibility features across campus.
Our campus features one-way walking trails with one-, three-, and five-mile loop options.
Walking Trails MapFrom Hartford and Points North
Take I-91 south to Exit 22 for Route 9 southbound. At exit 23C, turn right onto Route 66 West (Washington Street), turn left onto High Street.
From New Haven, New York and Points South
Take I-95 North to I-91 North. At exit 18, take Route 691/66 East. Route 66 becomes Washington Street in Middletown. Take right onto High Street.
Or, take I-95 north to the Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15 North) to Route 66 Eastbound. Take right onto High Street.
From Waterbury and Points West
Take I-84 East. Take exit 27 to Route 691/66 East. Route 66 becomes Washington Street in Middletown. Take right onto High Street.
From Boston and Points Northeast
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West to Exit 9 for I-84 West to Hartford. Take exit 57 over the Charter Oak Bridge and follow the signs to I-91 South. Take I-91 south to exit 22 for Route 9 Southbound, At exit 23C, turn right onto Route 66 West (Washington Street), turn left onto High Street.
Or, take I-95 South through Providence, then take Exit 69 to Route 9 North (approximately 26 miles to Middletown). At exit 23C, turn left.
Several Visitor parking lots are available for those traveling to campus, and street parking is available in select locations. Additional parking lots may be available for special events. Please check the posted “event parking” signs.
Middletown offers a variety of transportation options so you can easily get around via bike, carpool, bus, shuttle, or electric vehicle.
Make the most of your visit to Wesleyan and Connecticut with a comfortable place to stay nearby.
Middletown Mondays
Summer is one of the best times to experience Wesleyan—and we’re excited to welcome back Middletown Mondays, our expanded summer visit program for rising seniors and their families. Participation is limited, so we highly encourage you to register for Middletown Mondays in advance. Visits include: campus tour, information session, parent session, and time with faculty.
- Dates: June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Open Houses
Wesleyan Open Houses feature tours, information sessions, student panels, department drop-in hours, class visits, and so much more! A typical Open House features registration at 8 a.m., a welcome address at 9 a.m., and various featured events until 5 p.m.
- Dates: October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026
Community Connections
WesExplore offers high school seniors from historically underrepresented groups in higher education the opportunity to visit our campus for free to connect with our vibrant, diverse community. Students from across the U.S. experience Wesleyan University and campus life firsthand by staying in a dorm with a student host, taking a campus tour, visiting classes, and attending various panels addressing areas such as residential life, financial aid, study abroad, and life after Wesleyan. Priority is given to first-generation students, students of color, and students from limited-resource backgrounds.
Get in Touch
Office of Admission
860-685-3000 860-685-3000 • admission@wesleyan.edu
