New Student Orientation
Welcome to Orientation!
New Student Orientation (NSO) is a comprehensive introduction to Wesleyan University. NSO will help you begin your exploration of the range of academic and co-curricular opportunities available at Wesleyan. Orientation is required for all first-year and new transfer students in order to be fully enrolled into the University.
NSO is organized and facilitated by the Office of Student Involvement.
The Orientation schedule will be accessible in early August via WesNest (wesnest.wesleyan.edu) - our student engagement website and resource for all students to enrich their involvement experience at Wesleyan. On the WesNest website, there are tools available where you can find events on campus, track your involvement in organizations, search for clubs and organizations, match your interests with existing organizations, or start a new group! Simply log in using your Wesleyan credentials.
Mark your calendars! In person New Student Orientation: September 3, 2025 - September 7, 2025
What You Need to Know about New Student Orientation
- Information for Orientation will be posted in June.
- New students should plan to arrive to campus on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Move in will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Families may depart by 5 p.m.
- All questions regarding the orientation program or campus life may be directed to orientation@wesleyan.edu.
- Specific questions regarding international student orientation, travel, and visa requirements should be directed to iso@wesleyan.edu.
- The first message early June will include the credentials for your Wesleyan email account. You will be directed to WesPortal where you will be able to access your Online Orientation & Resources Module.
- Be sure to check your Wesleyan account regularly or set up email forwarding to your primary email address so you do not miss important messages.
- As of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, information will ONLY be sent to your Wesleyan email address.
- When you get your room assignment in early August you will be asked to sign up for a move-in time to minimize congestion.
- Orientation is full of events—check out some orientation highlights.