Would you like to receive course credit for working with other students, advisors and mentors to refine and build toward your academic and professional goals? CSPL 405/406: Ideals into Practice is a program that allows you to make connections between your academic curriculum and the practical experience you gain through campus employment, off campus internships, community service and extracurricular activities. You will be assigned to a cohort of like-minded students, receive one-on-one career advising and gain access to an online portfolio to document what you are learning both inside and outside the classroom. By allowing you to engage in deep reflection about the skills you are gaining throughout your time at Wesleyan, you will be better able to understand and explain to others how your education prepares you for life after college. Note: If you are already taking Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact on Coursera, you are ahead of the game, as it is also a requirement for CSPL 405/406! For more information, please see the Ideals into Practice website. Past participants have described this course as “fun,” “flexible,” and “a must take for anyone”!
Co-curricular Resources
Getting Involved on Campus!
Student Involvement (formerly known as Student Activities and Leadership Development) is your one stop shop to learn about how to enhance your out-of-classroom experience at Wes! We encourage you to visit WesNest, our online platform about student groups and campus events. Learn more about WesNest by watching this short video.
One of the most anticipated events of the year is the “Student Involvement Fair.” This is your opportunity to learn about the hundreds of clubs and organizations Wesleyan has to offer. You can meet student leaders, join a group, and get some free stuff! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 10th 3pm, the event will be under the big tent outside of Usdan.
“WesWOW” – Wesleyan Week of Welcome, will immediately follow Orientation and will take place September 6 – 11th. Be sure to check your orientation schedule and WesNest for a full listing of events. In addition to the Student Involvement Fair, traditional events include the Study Abroad Fair, Student Employment Fair, as well as multiple social events providing opportunities to connect and make new friends!
To learn more check out the Student Involvement Website or email us at involvement@wesleyan.edu.
Religious and Spiritual Life on Campus – ORSL Survey
Wesleyan is very diverse when it comes to religious and spiritual identities. In order to better understand and support students from 2025, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) requests that you fill out the Religious and Spiritual Life survey in WesPortal which will take less than 30 seconds. For more info:
https://www.wesleyan.edu/orsl/index.html.
Free Coursera Course for New International Students at Wes: Academia, Culture and Campus Life – Opens 7/1
International students can enroll in Academia, Culture and Campus Life: What to Expect at Wes starting on July 1st. This five-week course will be offered for free on Coursera. It introduces you to people that work with and resources for international students, shows you around campus, talks about academic life at Wesleyan, and gives you an opportunity to meet each other. You can find more information about the course on the OISA Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/WesleyanOISA
Subscribe to the Engage Blog!
The ENGAGE blog (engage.wesleyan.edu) is the home of civic engagement activity at Wesleyan University. On the blog, you can subscribe to the weekly ENGAGE newsletter, which contains information about upcoming events, funding, internships and volunteer opportunities, and other content related to civic engagement and social entrepreneurship. You can also follow Engage on Facebook (Engage at the Allbritton Center) and on Twitter (@Wes_engage).