Summer Send-Off Events

Class of 2030, new transfer students, and their families are invited to gather at our Summer Send-Off events held in select cities throughout the country to build community and connection in advance of Arrival Day. Please join us at any regional event that is most convenient. In Denver, Atlanta, Houston, and Seattle attendees will be joined by the broader Wesleyan community in the area, including alums.

For parents and guardians in other locations, or for those unable to attend in-person, please join us for our Virtual Summer Send-Off and Social Hour on Tuesday, August 25

Atlanta | Boston | Brooklyn | Denver | Fairfield CountyHouston | Los Angeles |  Manhattan | San Francisco | Washington DC 

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    Atlanta

    Sunday, July 26
    2-4 p.m.

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    Hosted by Kevin Greiner '91 with AJ Wilson '18 and Taylor McClain '17 in Decatur. Attendees at this Summer Social will be joined by the broader Wesleyan community in the area including alumni.

    Address and more details will be provided to registrants before the event. 

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    Denver

    Sunday, July 26
    3-5 p.m.

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    Hosted by Avi Stopper ’01 and Kapi Monoyios. Attendees at this Summer Social will be joined by the broader Wesleyan community in the area including alumni.

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    Houston

    Monday, July 27
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Danielle and Josh Batchelor P’29 in West University Place. 

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    Brooklyn

    Thursday, July 30
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Alessandra Gouldner P’27 P’29 and Boyd Johnson P’27 P’29 in Boerum Hill.

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    Fairfield County

    Thursday, July 30
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Jeff Kwan ‘94 P’28 and Pamela Kunz P’28 in Southport.  

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    Seattle

    Wednesday, August 5
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Scott Shapiro ’92 in North Queen Anne. Attendees at this Summer Social will be joined by the broader Wesleyan community in the area including alumni.

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    Boston

    Thursday, August 6
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Adam Berinsky 92 and Deirdre Logan in Cambridge.

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    Los Angeles

    Saturday, August 8 
    2-4 p.m. 

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    Hosted by Phil Mercado P’29 and Todd Quinn P’29 in West Hollywood. 

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    San Francisco

    Sunday, August 9
    1-3 p.m.

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    Hosted by Brian and Carrie Chee P’29

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    Manhattan

    Wednesday, August 12
    6-8 p.m.

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    Hosted by Jennifer Roff 93, P26, 29 and Bradley Schiff 93, P26, 29 in Tribeca.

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    Washington DC

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Virtual Parent/Family Workshops

  • New Families webinar: Academic Life at Wesleyan

    Tuesday, August 11
    7-8 p.m. ET

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    Moderated by Dean for Academic Advancement Laura Patey, this program for parents and guardians will focus on academic life at Wesleyan. The panel includes Nicole Stanton, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Shelissa Newball ‘05, Dean for the Class of 2030, and a faculty advisor.
  • New Families webinar: Transitioning to Wesleyan

    Tuesday, August 18 
    7-8 p.m. ET 

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    Parents and guardians are invited to a presentation by a panel of staff from Academic Advancement, Financial Aid, the Gordon Career Center and Residential Life, who will focus on your student’s transition to Wesleyan. A short question-and-answer session will follow. This panel will be moderated by Laura Patey, Dean for Academic Advancement, who will be joined by staff from the Gordon Career Center, the Offices of Academic Advancement, Financial Aid, and Residential Life.
  • Virtual Summer Send-Off and Social Hour

    Tuesday, August 25
    7-8 p.m. ET

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    Parents and guardians of new students are invited to join us for a virtual gathering to informally meet as new members of the Wesleyan community!