Class of 2025

Senior Send Off Series Resources

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Thank you to those who attended our first Senior Send Off Series! Please find below presentation slide decks and recordings. With graduation in just 60 days, you may find it helpful to review the session content offered.

Finances After Wes (10/28/24): Session focused on creating a budget, managing debt and understanding credit scores. View slide deck here.

Housing After Wes (1/27/25): Session focused on the departure from Wes housing, conducting an effective housing search including navigating rental applications, and choosing compatible roommates. Click to view slide deck and session recording.

Wellness After Wes (3/24/25): Session focused on navigating health insurance, creating a network of health care and creating/maintaining positive wellness habits after Wes. Click to view slide deck and session recording.

Graduate Liberal Studies Program Info Session

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As a current Wesleyan student, applying to the Graduate Liberal Studies program can be easy—no essays, no letters of recommendation, and no long forms. Simply complete a quick application to take the next step in expanding your academic and creative opportunities. Join Dr. Glenn Knight, Associate Director, Admissions and Student Services, on Zoom at 7 PM March 26, to learn more. Click here to register.

Graduate Liberal Studies Program

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As a current Wesleyan student, applying to the Graduate Liberal Studies program can be easy—no essays, no letters of recommendation, and no long forms. Simply complete a quick application to take the next step in expanding your academic and creative opportunities. Join Dr. Glenn Knight, Associate Director, Admissions and Student Services, on Zoom at 7 PM March 12, to learn more. Click here to register.

Senior Week – Class of 2025

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Hello Seniors!

Your Senior Class Officers and the Office of Student Involvement are excited to inform you that ticket sales for Senior Week will go live March 24th!  Those in the Class of 2025 and December 2024 completions are eligible to participate.  Tickets are required and you may purchase them at the Usdan Box Office or Online. You must show / list your WesID to purchase.

Students at the highest level of financial need (based on family contribution) will be eligible for a discounted ticket.  Please wait until you receive a separate email form Student Involvement to learn how to obtain your senior week pass.

Purchase your tickets early to receive a discounted price! 

Ticket sales are as follows:

March 24 – April 1:  $35

April 2-May 5:           $45

May 6-22:                  $50

Your ticket allows you access to the following:

May 20 – Movie Night on Foss 

May 21 – Fountain Backyard BBQ

May 22 – Senior Prom.  Theme: TBD.  Dress Code: Formal 
Times TBD

We would also love to hear feedback from you on Senior Week. Please complete this survey to help us make Senior Week 2025 a great experience!  

We hope you are as excited as us to celebrate your many accomplishments!  Stay tuned and check your email for more information in the coming weeks. If you have any questions in the meantime, please email Student Involvement at involvement@wesleyan.edu.

Best,

Student Involvement (involvement@wesleyan.edu)

Graduation Tasks & Housing After Wes Recording

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Greetings, Class of 2025

I sent you an email with information about graduation regalia and diploma name confirmation. This email included a recording from our Senior Send Off Series: Housing After Wes. If you were not able to attend, review this recording to prepare for your transition out of Wesleyan housing. I also provided a link to RSVP for our final Senior Send Off Series session: Wellness After Wes.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance this semester. You have almost 100 days to go. You got this, Class of 2025! 

  • Diploma Name – Confirm how you want your name to be spelled on your diploma. Access the diploma name app in WesPortal starting 2/17.
  • Graduation Regalia – Learn about options to rent or purchase your graduation attire (e.g.: cap and gown).
  • Housing After Wes – Review the recording of our Senior Send Off Session: Housing After Wes. Helpful information about leaving Wesleyan housing and preparing for your next living situation after graduation. Recording here.
  • Wellness After Wes – RSVP today for our final Senior Send Off Series Session: Wellness After Wes. Learn about post-grad health & wellness, from insurance to healthy habits. Includes dinner.

Take care, 
Dean Dunn

Graduation TasksDownload

Welcome Back – Let’s Get Ready to Graduate!

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Greetings, Class of 2025 –

Welcome back to your first day of classes! In just 122 days, you’ll cross Denison Terrace for the 193rd Commencement ceremony. I’m incredibly proud of your achievements and excited about your future beyond Wesleyan.

Important graduation-related communications are coming this semester. Please review them carefully as you receive them. You can expect to get information about the following:

  • Graduation Regalia: I’ll send details on purchasing or renting your cap and gown. Visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/rc/ for general ceremony information.
  • Diploma Name: An upcoming communication will help you confirm the spelling and pronunciation of your name for your diploma and ceremony materials.
  • Major Certification: The Registrar’s Office will email you in March about completing a new Major Certification form in the Stellic degree audit system.
  • Binswanger Prize: You should have received an email to nominate up to 3 faculty members who’ve made a significant impact on you while at Wes. Contact Amy Raufman (araufman@wesleyan.edu) with questions.

I will continue to cheer you on this semester and as you cross that stage in May. If you need assistance with anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out or schedule an appointment.

Take care,
Dean Dunn
https://classof2025.blogs.wesleyan.edu/category/class-dean/ 

Green Dot at Wesleyan!

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Lunch & Learn: Student Leader Green Dot Training

November 18th at noon in Usdan 108

The goal of Green Dot is to implement a bystander intervention strategy that prevents and reduces power-based personal violence, including sexual violence. This training teaches you the skills & tools needed to help you be a proactive and reactive bystander. A Green Dot is a behavior, choice, or action that promotes safety for everyone.

Come learn these skills to bring back to your student group and help cultivate our community of care here at Wesleyan.

Lunch will be provided from Chipotle – RSVP is appreciated so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone. You can RSVP here.

Accommodation requests should be made to weswell@wesleyan.edu

Senior Send Off Series (SOS)

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Graduation is approaching quickly! As you navigate the various thoughts and decisions that come with your senior year, it’s important to consider life after Wesleyan. Topics like finances, housing, and wellness are essential elements of a positive transition. To help you prepare for success in your post-Wes journey, we encourage you to attend these senior-focused sessions. Join us to gain valuable insights and kickstart your future!

All sessions held on Monday evening at 5:30pm in PAC 001 or 002. Dinner will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend.

Finance After Wes: 10/28/24 Housing After Wes: 1/27/25 Wellness After Wes: 3/24/25
Finance After Wes: 10/28/24
Housing After Wes: 1/27/25
Wellness After Wes: 3/24/25

Honors Thesis Info Webinar

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Join members of the Registrar, Class Dean, Student Academic Resources and Library teams on Wednesday 9/18 at 7pm for a zoom info session about the Honors Program. Our Senior Associate Registrar, Amanda Daddona, will walk you through a few informational slides with plenty of opportunity for Q&A!

What: Honors Thesis Info Webinar

When: Wednesday 9/18 at 7pm

Where: On Zoom: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99847021219

Wesleyan GLS Early Credit Program Virtual Information Session

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The MALS “Early Credit” Program was created to enable students to begin earning a master’s degree while completing their undergraduate degree. Click here to register and join Dr. Glenn Knight, academic advisor to all Graduate Liberal Studies students, at 6 PM on Thursday September 19 to learn more about how you can get started.

Contact Information: Dr. Glenn Knight, gknight01@wesleyan.edu, (860) 685-3345