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CIVIL UNIONS AND DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP 

CIVIL UNIONS 

Wesleyan University recognizes civil unions between same-sex couples as the equivalent to marriage for the purpose of benefit eligibility. 

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP 

Wesleyan University recognizes domestic partnerships for the purpose of benefit eligibility. A signed Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is required and may be obtained on the Human Resources website. 

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