PLEASE NOTE THIS MESSAGE IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2025 WHO WILL COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES IN DECEMBER 2024. Though this information will be helpful to those completing studies in Spring 2025, the deadlines below do not apply to those completing in Spring 2025.
If you can believe it, you are about to embark on your final semester of undergraduate study at Wesleyan; I am so excited for you!
I recognize this news may arrive with lots of emotions for you and the folks in your support network who have championed you along the way. You have accomplished so much! I hope you are very proud and plan to set an intention to reflect and relish in this final semester. It will go by quick, so be purposeful with how you spend it.
Prior to the start of drop/add on 8/26, you need to confirm (or be working towards confirming) that you have everything you need to finish your final semester successfully. Some important tasks require you to:
- Review and understand the Senior Packet. If you have questions, schedule an appt with me immediately.
- Confirm now both how and where you will move to as of noon on Sunday, 12/15/24 (when housing closes). Once graduated, students are not permitted to reside in university housing.
- Review your Credit Analysis Report to confirm that you have met all four Wesleyan graduation requirements.
- Certify your Major Certification Form(s). You will submit a form for every declared major, minor and certificate. Note: you can submit your form(s) starting 7 days after Drop/Add ends (around 9/20).
- Make note of Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony information. Share this website with the friends and family you plan to invite to the celebration. More details about graduation will be shared as the Reunion & Commencement committee plans the weekend’s events.
Early planning now will save you a lot of stress come the end of your final semester. Though you will complete your degree requirements this December, you will not graduate and receive your diploma until May 2025 (since Wesleyan only hosts one graduation ceremony per year). If you need proof of degree completion prior to the May 25 graduation date, please be in touch directly with the Registrar’s Office.
There are many on-campus supports that may have guided you on your path to this moment; Wesleyan supports will be here for you as well in your final semester. Do not hesitate to reach out to me or your faculty advisor if you have any questions or concerns about your ability to complete your studies this December. If you do not believe you will complete your studies this December, schedule an zoom appt with me immediately: calendly.com/deankellydunn.
You are so close – sending you so many well wishes this semester as you close out your Wesleyan undergraduate experience.
Dean Dunn