New Faculty Orientation 2026
New to Wesleyan? We offer our range sessions throughout the summer to help you get ready for your tie here. Use the links above to jump to a section, RSVP for sessions that fit your needs (requires Wesleyan login). And don't miss the Required Orientation Sessions!
Questions? Need the passcode to watch the recordings? Email Rachael Barlow (rbarlow02@wesleyan.edu).
Recommended Pre-Orientation Sessions
Where's the Reading? Connecting Students to Everything They Need for Your Class
Monday, July 13 | 1–2 pm | Rachael Barlow, Library, Print Shop, & Bookstore Staff | Recording | Slides
Designing a Syllabus That Works
Tuesday, July 21 | 1–2 pm | Rachael Barlow | Recording | Slides
Building Your Moodle Site: Wesleyan's LMS
Monday, August 10 | 1–2 pm | Alyssa Beaulieu | On Zoom | RSVP
Student Supports: Accommodations & Counseling & Psychological Services
Tuesday, August 11 | 11 am–12 pm | Accessibility Services Staff & Jen D'Andrea | On Zoom | RSVP
Gen AI: Wesleyan's Framework for Faculty
Wednesday, August 12 | 1–2 pm | Rachael Barlow | On Zoom | RSVP
Managing Your Rosters and Add/Drop
Thursday, August 13 | 11 am–12 pm | Karri van Blarcom | On Zoom | RSVP
Welcome to Wesleyan: Meet the Academic Affairs Team
Friday, August 14 | 10–11 am | Academic Affairs Staff | On Zoom | RSVP
Designing Assignments That Work
Wednesday, August 19 | 11 am–12 pm | Rachael Barlow | On Zoom | RSVP
Building Your Moodle Site: Wesleyan's LMS (Encore)
Tuesday, August 25 | 1–2 pm | Alyssa Beaulieu | On Zoom | RSVP
Navigating Wesleyan
Wednesday, August 26 | 1–2 pm | Divisional Deans & Grants Office Staff | On Zoom | RSVP
Recommended Individual Sessions
Human Resources Individual Sessions
Tuesday, August 18 | 8 am–4 pm | Human Resources Staff | Microsoft Teams
Make an appointment at https://bit.ly/MeetWesHR
Required Orientation Sessions
Title VII–IX Training
Monday, August 24 | 11 am–12:30 pm | Debbie Colucci | On Zoom | RSVP
🎗️In-Person New Faculty Orientation🎗️
Monday, August 31 | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | Academic Affairs Staff | In Frank Center | RSVP
Title VII–IX Training (Encore)
Thursday, September 24 | 10–11:30 am | Debbie Colucci | In Allbritton 311 | RSVP