April 2025
Greetings Family and Friends of the Class of 2026,
Spring is in full bloom here at Wesleyan! There’s a special vibrancy on campus this time of year as students begin to wrap up their coursework while savoring the last few weeks with friends before they head off for the summer.
As we approach the end of the semester, here are a few important dates to keep in mind: classes end on Wednesday, May 7, followed by a reading period through May 12. Final exams begin on May 13 and conclude on May 16. University housing will close at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 17.
Right now, students are deep in the process of selecting housing and finalizing course registration for next semester. For those students who will be working on an honors thesis next year, they should make sure to connect with their advisors to solidify any summer research plans. This is also a great time for students to pop into the Gordon Career Center to refresh their resume or talk through plans for grad school or job applications. They should also join WesConnect, our student and alumni networking platform. They’ll thank themselves later for the head start!
It’s hard to believe that one year from now, the Class of 2026 will be preparing to graduate. To walk across Denison Terrace and receive their diploma, students must meet all four graduation requirements: 32 credits (without oversubscription), completion of a major, meet the residency requirement (which typically means six semesters at Wesleyan, though it may vary for transfer students), and maintain a GPA of at least 74.00.
Most students have a good sense of where they stand, but if your student has any questions or concerns, please encourage them to set up a meeting with me sooner rather than later. Sorting out any issues now can go a long way toward ensuring a smooth senior year.
Wishing you and your student a strong finish to the semester and a refreshing summer ahead, and I look forward to connecting again in the Fall!
Best,
Shelissa Newball
Dean for the Class of 2026
(860) 685-2764
snewball@wesleyan.edu