Schedule of Events For
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

08:00 am - 05:00 pm
WesFest 2020!
WesFest is a three-day celebration of all things Wesleyan! We invite all admitted students and their families to visit Wesleyan between Wednesday, April 15th and Friday, April 17th to experience University life first-hand and explore the diverse opportunities that a Wesleyan education has to offer. Come celebrate your admission to the Class of 2024.


08:30 am - 04:30 pm
Registration
Stop in to register, grab a cup of coffee, and purchase meal tickets for later. Don't forget to grab your special gift from the Office of Admission too!
Location: Office of Admission McKelvey Rm.

09:00 am - 09:45 am
Welcome
Remarks from President Michael Roth '78 and Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez '96
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Financial Aid at Wesleyan: What You Need to Know
Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Financial Aid process. Bring your questions!
Location: Usdan University Center Rm. 110

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Health Professions Info Session
Stop by for a conversation about preparation for health professions at Wesleyan.
Location: Usdan University Center Rm. 108

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Res Life Panel
Join Director of Residential Life and Associate Dean of Students Fran Koerting and student panelists for a Q&A about living on campus.
Location: Memorial Chapel

10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Campus Tours
Campus tours will leave from the Office of Admission patio every hour, on the hour, between 10am and 4pm. Tours will last approximately 75 minutes.
Location: Office of Admission Patio

10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Financial Aid Office Drop-In Hours
Financial Aid directors are available to answer all of your questions. Stop by anytime!
Location: Financial Aid Office, North College

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parent-to-Parent Panel
Join us for this interactive discussion with parents of current students. Bring your questions! This panel is for parents only!
Location: Allbritton Hall, Rm. 311

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only!
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

11:00 am - 01:00 pm
Lunch
Hungry? Visit the Usdan University Center Marketplace for an amazing all-you-can-eat buffet! Meal tickets are available in the Admission Office for $5/ea. Kosher for Passover tickets are also available at the same price.
Location: Usdan Marketplace

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Muslim Student Association Mixer
Come to the Muslim Student Association Mixer to learn more about Muslim life on campus.
Location: Zelnick Pavillion

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Preparing for the Global World
The Fries Center for Global Studies welcomes parents and prospective students to check out the wide range of resources we offer related to language learning, study abroad, international fellowships, and more. There will be faculty and student representatives across our 14 language programs available to answer questions, as well as staff representatives from Study Abroad and Fellowships. Bring your curiosity and questions! Let us help you build connections across the globe! Snacks and tea will be served.
Location: Usdan University Center Rm. 108

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Athletics Drop-In Hours
All are welcome to come and view the Freeman Athletic Center. Visit our information table with staff on-hand to answer questions about intercollegiate athletics. Learn about our varsity, club and intramural sports! If you are interested in speaking with a coach, contact them in advance to set-up an appointment.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Lobby

12:30 pm - 01:30 pm
ED Student Mingle
Meet fellow ED students and then head over to Usdan Marketplace for lunch together. $5 discount tickets are available in the Office of Admission.
Location: Office of Admission Patio

12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Wes Cheer Spirit Rally!
Wes Cheer will be performing an exciting spirit rally to show off the moves they've been working on all semester!
Location: Usdan Lawn

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Hot Topics for Parents
This Q&A session provides parents with an opportunity to ask Wesleyan students all of their burning questions about campus life. This panel is for parents only!
Location: Exley Science Center - Woodhead Lounge

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only!
Location: Exley Science Center Rm. 058

03:00 pm - 03:45 pm
Exley Science Center Tour
Join a Wesleyan tour guide for a tour of our science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center Lobby

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
College of Letters Drop In Hours
Drop in for a conversation about the College of Letters with Professor Khachig Tololyan.
Location: Boger Hall Rm. 334

05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Dinner
Hungry? Visit the Usdan University Center Marketplace for an amazing all-you-can-eat buffet! $5 discount tickets are available in the Office of Admission. Kosher for Passover tickets are also available at the same price.
Location: Usdan Marketplace

07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Mabuhay
Mabuhay is Wesleyan's annual pan-Asian/Asian American showcase held during WesFest to collectively showcase both contemporary and traditional performances of Asian/Asian-American culture and to celebrate the diverse community at Wesleyan. Mabuhay is a Tagalog greeting meaning long life.
Location: World Music Hall

08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Invisible Men/Women of Color Collective Showcase
The Invisible Men/Women of Color Showcase is an annual show put on by the men and women of color on Wesleyan's campus, with the aim of exposing prospective students to the diversity of talent, knowledge, and backgrounds of students of color at Wes.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall

08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wesleyan Film Series
Come check out a movie at the Goldsmith Family Cinema. Film: TBD (check back for updates)!
Location: Goldsmith Family Cinema