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WESLEYAN COLLEGE
AT A GLANCE ACC E LE R ATING EQ UA L ITY FO R WO M E N S I NC E
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MAJORS
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISING, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION PSYCHOLOGY NURSING EDUCATION
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STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER SOFTBALL TRACK VOLLEYBALL also, Equestrian Team Club/Cheer Dance Team
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SIX NCAA Division III sports
30% Wesleyan College’s 100-acre Arboretum features diverse plant life and provides habitat for various species of animals. Foster Lake, streams, and rain pools house turtles, frogs, and fish. With over three miles of trails, the Arboretum offers recreational and educational opportunities for Wesleyan and the local community, promoting a nature-smart curriculum that benefits students, teachers, researchers, and residents.
“We are intentional about recruiting women from across the globe who are going to accelerate equality. We support, nurture, and develop women who graduate to lead in the boardroom, in the classroom, in the operating room, and everywhere in between. These women are going to move the needle on gender parity around the world.”
President, Wesleyan College
10%
OF OUR ATHLETES PLAY MORE THAN ONE SPORT
Did you know?
of our student are athletes who compete in the NCAA Division III.
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Wesleyan has an on-campus Equestrian Center where students can learn to ride and to compete, and also offers a minor in Equine-Assisted Therapy.
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REPRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
STUDENTS OF COLOR
TH E STU DE N T E X PE R IENC E
Mentorship Community
Career Development
Leadership Institute
Premier Scholarships
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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WHY? A WOMEN’S COLLEGE
Choosing a women’s college like Wesleyan provides students with a unique and empowering educational experience. By prioritizing the female voice, nurturing individual talents, and offering valuable opportunities, we play a vital role in propelling women toward leadership positions, creating spaces for growth and professional development, and accelerating progress towards gender equality. There is a competitive edge that happens at a women’s college. Graduates of a women’s college are twice as likely to say they feel prepared for life after graduation. They are also more likely to say they are completely satisfied with their education and feel it is a good investment.
A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE According to the World Economic Forum, the top skills companies want are analytical and creative thinking skills - both hallmarks of a liberal arts degree. A liberal arts education teaches you how to think, not what to think. In today’s job market, global competencies like cultural awareness, communication, and adaptability are in demand. Virtually all job openings will place importance on problem solving, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and collaboration. Wesleyan will help you develop these tangible, transferrable, and practical professional skills that will help you to positively influence people and project outcomes.
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Creating Connections. Elevating Voices. Achieving Excellence. The Wesleyan College Creating Equal Opportunities (CEO) Leadership Institute offers a transformational experience to a cohort of young women looking to develop their skills as leaders. In addition, this group gets a competitive advantage by enhancing their education through Wesleyan’s exclusive mentorship model.
CEO Leadership Institute gets you: • • • • •
Access to Wesleyan’s exclusive 4:1 mentorship model A distinction upon graduation Opportunities to attend select leadership trips and retreats A second internship opportunity on top of Wesleyan’s internship guarantee A competitive advantage for your resume as you begin your career
THE FIRST-YEAR
EXPERIENCE The transition from high school to college can be difficult. That’s why Wesleyan College has designed an experience to help you successfully make that transition.
The First-Year Experience (FYE) gives students access to academic success resources, peer mentorship, connections to services on campus and social programming to help you navigate all aspects of student life. Our goal is to motivate and inspire our students to reach their full academic potential while fully immersing themselves in the college experience.
AS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT, YOU’LL TAKE PART IN: PACK Weekend Wesleyan’s signature Fall Orientation Program for First-Year students where you’ll meet your classmates, get to know faculty and staff, and learn how to navigate campus. Welcome Week Take part in fun and engaging programming that’s open to all students on campus during your first week of classes.
WISe 101 This seminar exclusively for FirstYear students introduces you to academic life at Wesleyan and helps you acquire the skills to succeed all four years of college. Year-Round Programming Attend Purple Table Talks in your residence halls to talk about everything from healthy relationships to financial aid, or take part in the First Year Awards Ceremony. There are always opportunities to engage across Wesleyan.
INNOVATIVE /in-uh-vey-tiv/ adjective
(of a person) introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking. “an innovative thinker”
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AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE, WE LIVE TOGETHER, WE EAT TOGETHER, WE SPEND TIME TOGETHER, WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER. THAT’S THE COMMUNITY YOU WILL SIGN UP FOR.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
FREE LAUNDRY
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES
FREE PRINTING
FREE PARKING
Living on campus and interacting with other students is a part of the Wesleyan experience. Through daily moments with peers in the classroom, memories made on a residence hall, or simply a funny story told over lunch in the dining hall, students find meaning in living and learning together.
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MEAL PLAN Includes 20 meals a week
LEADERSHIP 20+ Clubs and Organizations
ATHLETICS SIX NCAA Division III sports
RESIDENCE LIFE First 2 years students live on campus
CAREER DEVELOPMENT 4-year plan to set you up for success
Wesleyan provides a small and supportive campus environment where so much happens beyond the classroom. From meaningful interactions with faculty and staff to enriching experiences through Student Life activities to leadership opportunities like the CEO Institute, career development and internships, students have opportunities that will shape them for a lifetime.
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IN DEMAND MAJORS AT WESLEYAN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATION
PSYCHOLOGY
NURSING
I think I’m right where I am supposed to be. The professors push us to be our best. They cheer us on during our greatest moments, support us when we have doubts, and wrap their arms around us during the hard times. I could not imagine going through nursing school anywhere else but Wesleyan College. - Denver Payne Nursing Graduate
MAJORS
MINORS
Accounting* Advertising and marketing communication Applied chemistry Applied data analysis Applied mathematical science Applied psychology (online program admission required) Art (bachelor of fine arts - BFA) Art, studio* Arts management (concentration choices: art, music, theatre) Biology* Business administration* (concentration choices: healthcare administration, organizational behavior, strategic management, digital marketing, human resources management) Elementary education English* Environmental studies and sustainability History, politics, and global affairs International business Music* (concentration choices: general, organ, piano, voice, pre-music therapy) Neuroscience* Nursing (bachelor of science in nursing - BSN) Psychology* Public health Religion, philosophy, and social change (concentration choices: leadership and social change, philosophy and critical theory, religious studies) Self-designed interdisciplinary Spanish* Women, gender, and sexuality*
Applied psychology Asian studies Chemistry Communication Digital marketing Economics Educational studies Environmental chemistry Environmental science Equine assisted therapy Finance Forensic science Healthcare administration History Human resource management Mathematics Organizational behavior Philosophy Political science Pre-law Reading Religious studies Strategic management Theatre Visual studies
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Allied health Athletic training Dentistry Law (stand-alone concentration or accelerated JD dual degree with Mercer University) Medicine Pharmacy Seminary Veterinary medicine
*Majors also offered as a minor
OUR ALUMNAE ARE EMPLOYED AT TOP ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD
ACADEMIC Rigor
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PUSH YOUR LIMITS
In a world of possibilities, develop your interests and realize your unique potential. HUMANITIES
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Pre-professional program: Seminary
Pre-professional programs: Athletic Training
Open-mindedness, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and creativity are important personal traits for the humanities major. You’ll develop your ability to reason critically, communicate effectively, and make connections across broad fields of knowledge. Because humanities majors are intelligent, imaginative, and well-rounded learners, they graduate prepared for many possible futures in all fields.
Business administration is consistently one of the top majors for our graduates who leave here well prepared for the graduate MBA programs of their choice. Wesleyan’s undergraduate and graduate programs in education empower young women to become exemplary teachers. Upon graduation, they leave our campus prepared to lead primary, secondary, and postsecondary classrooms and are setting new standards of excellence for their peers.
English | Religion, philosophy, and social change | Spanish | Women, gender, and sexuality
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Accounting | Business administration | Elementary education | International business
FINE ARTS
Advertising and marketing communication | Arts management | Art, studio | Music
MATH & SCIENCE
Wesleyan fine arts majors are consistently accepted into excellent graduate programs and have gone on to fulfilling careers practicing and teaching the arts and composing. Others are enjoying careers in museum and gallery administration, art sales, auction work, and historic preservation.
Pre-professional programs: Allied health, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary medicine
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Employers favorably view mathematics majors as logical thinkers with very good problem solving skills. All mathematics and science majors are given the opportunity to attend a professional meeting and are encouraged to apply for research and internship opportunities. Biology is one of Wesleyan’s most popular majors.
Pre-professional programs: Law
Applied chemistry | Applied data analysis | Applied mathematical science | Biology | Environmental studies and sustainability | Neuroscience
Applied psychology | History, politics, and global affairs | Psychology | Public health Fields that require intelligence, imagination, and independence are perfect for students interested in the social sciences. Often defined as a group of academic disciplines that study human aspects of the world, the social sciences offer degrees with enough flexibility of study to prepare for a variety of professional and career interests.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING The baccalaureate degree in nursing program at Wesleyan College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Hallmarks of the program include an emphasis on women’s health and holistic nursing, with specific coursework designed to prepare graduates for leadership and management roles in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties. The vast majority of Wesleyan’s BSN graduates have received job offers by the time they take the NCLEX exam. ASK ABOUT OUR GUARANTEED ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRE-NURSING STUDENTS.
INDIVIDUALIZED
RESEARCH
CLASSROOMS BUILT TO INNOVATE MUNROE SCIENCE CENTER A state-of-the-art facility that includes modern teaching laboratories, fully equipped research laboratories, multiple ancillary support spaces including a greenhouse, multi-species animal colony, cell culture facility, neurophysiology lab, and microscopy room.
WE PREPARE DOCTORS, LAWYERS, JUDGES, CEOS, ENTREPRENEURS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
A hallmark of the Wesleyan experience is the opportunity to conduct research as an undergraduate in the labs of Wesleyan faculty, and our institutional support for the presentation of independent research by students at professional meetings. Biology and neuroscience double major Andrea Felix ’21 knew that medical schools look for students who have developed research skills as an undergraduate. Being able to do research was an essential part of Andrea’s decision to apply to Wesleyan. “I wanted to start conducting research on my first day. Dr. Holly Cole (assistant professor of psychology) welcomed me into her lab with open arms and I worked with her all four years.”
“Working with a professor in her lab allowed each student to grow into better teammates and improve skills like communication, finding previous research, and ideation. I used these skills in other classes, too. I learned to take the lead and instruct others on making valuable contributions to a team.” 14 12 20
MOCK ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM We strive to build relationships, address multiple learning styles, and incorporate creativity, storytelling, nature-smart learning, and play across the subject matter. The elementary education major will find herself publishing a children’s book, going on a scavenger hunt to demonstrate mathematical teaching methods, hosting a storytelling festival, traveling to outdoor playgrounds, and hiking in our on-site arboretum. SIMULATION LAB Wesleyan’s nursing simulation lab is equipped with six human patient simulators; a state-of-the-art control room containing audio and video equipment capable of recording all student simulator experiences; a pediatric intensive care unit; a medication dispensing system; and several other unique features. MURPHEY ART BUILDING The ample space in Murphey rivals that at many larger institutions, and offers the equipment necessary to explore 2D, 3D, and multi-media art making. Murphey is surrounded on three sides by a 100acre arboretum that provides an outdoor classroom to explore creativity and innovation through the lens of nature.
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FAST TRACK YOUR GOALS ACCELERATED MASTER’S PROGRAM BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES IN FIVE YEARS
M.S. Nonprofit Management, M.A. Music, MBA M.A. Industrial-Organizational Psychology Accelerate your studies by completing both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just five years. At Wesleyan, students can take up to six credit hours in one of our graduate programs while still enrolled as an undergraduate student. This saves you time and money on your degree. Plus, all graduate students can enroll in a professional certificate program to further enhance their resumes at no additional cost.
3+3 ACCELERATED JD PROGRAM
WE PREPARE YOU
TO GET INTO THE BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
By partnering with Mercer University School of Law, aspiring Wesleyan lawyers have the opportunity to complete both their undergraduate degree at Wesleyan and their juris doctor degree at Mercer in approximately six years of full-time study, taking one full year off the normal length of time it takes to complete the program.
GUARANTEED PATH TO GRADUATE SCHOOL Get guaranteed admission into a Master of Divinity or Master of Religious Life program at Emory University’s Candler School by studying humanities, religion, philosophy, and social change at Wesleyan. This gives you the community-oriented experience of learning in small seminar classes at Wesleyan and a direct path to a prestigious graduate school experience.
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FROM HERE
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THIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOU FROM THE DAY YOU ARRIVE FOR ORIENTATION, TO THE DAY YOU TURN YOUR TASSEL AT GRADUATION, AND BEYOND WHEN YOU BECOME AN ALUMNA. COMPRISED OF ONLY A FEW CORE COMPONENTS, FROM HERE TO CAREER CAN BE TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND GOALS OF EACH WESLEYAN STUDENT TO ENSURE MAXIMUM IMPACT AND SUCCESS.
4TH YEAR
EXPLORE | ENGAGE | EXPERIENCE
SOLIDIFY YOUR PLANS.
Wesleyan College’s four-year career development plan, From Here to
COMPLETE the required professional development coursework with PDE 401. This seminar-style course is designed to help you develop a post-graduate plan and become more comfortable in articulating your skills and experiences.
Career integrates career development and curricular and co-curricular activities to ensure students have a variety of work experiences to add to their resumes and are able to articulate the skills learned.
GAIN interview skills, resume writing practice, and personal statement/cover letter writing practice.
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CAREER PREPARATION STARTS IN YOUR FIRST YEAR. INTRODUCTION to the process of career development in your first-year seminar course. COMPLETE a series of self assessments to better understand your learning and working style.
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TAKE INITIATIVE AND GET AHEAD OF THE GAME. ATTEND curated networking events hosted by the Center for Career Development to make connects in your field.
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PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE SCHOOL.
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KEEP UP with your co-curriculars and document them on your resume/LinkedIn, and your senior year will be smooth sailing! COMPLETE your professional development PDE experiential requirement in either an internship, research project, performance exhibit, or leadership/volunteer project.
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INTERNSHIPS
Whether going to work for an organization, business, or nonprofit, internships provide skills and knowledge in preparation for any profession. Studies have shown that students who take advantage of internships have
increased critical skills as they enter the workforce. Working with the Center for Career Development, students have access to professional development support as they tighten their résumés and interview skills, and make connections to internship opportunities locally, in Atlanta, and across the country.
SAVANNAH POLK
Savannah Polk 23’ is working as an assistant at the Deadwyler – Heuman Law Firm in Macon, GA. Polk began her internship with Deadwyler at the beginning of her senior year at Wesleyan. Polk’s employers later offered her a job which will allow her to continue gaining experience while she studies and prepares for law school. Polk was able to get hands-on experience in her future career field through opportunities such as shadowing in court and working on client cases.
“My internship has turned into a job. After graduation, I will continue working at Deadwyler - Heuman Law Firm as an assistant while I study and prepare for law school.”
ALYSSA MILLER JESSICA GUERRERO ’20
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Jessica spent the summer of her junior year working as an intern at Amazon. An advertising and marketing communication major, she gained first-hand experience on Amazon’s social media customer service team. Leading a team of eight. She created individual development plans, helped associates understand the performance bar, and supported them in reaching their goals. She even developed a concept that Amazon plans to implement globally. After graduation, Jessica accepted a full-time job with Amazon.
“Always give any internship your very best because the connections and experiences will help prepare you for future jobs.”
Wesleyan College freshmen Alyssa Miller says her film internship with Visit Macon led her to change her major and inspired her to move towards her dream career. Miller has assisted with film research, location scouting, communicating with production companies, and assisting with the creation of a film trail coming soon on the Visit Macon App.
“My internship advisor and I worked hand in hand on creating a “self-made” internship that gave me the experience I needed.”
IMANI HIGGINBOTHAM
Wesleyan College senior and biology major, Imani Higginbotham, is spending the summer interning at Critter Fixers, an animal hospital in Bonaire, Georgia. Higginbotham intends to become a veterinarian and says that her time with Critter Fixers has given her an accurate look at what life in her future career will look like.
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ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Our primary goal is to assist students in achieving academic success. Recognizing that different students have different needs, Wesleyan provides various oncampus resources to support a student’s academic journey, needs, and goals. The Academic Resource Center offers programs and services that promote the development and academic success of Wesleyan College students. It consists of the Writing Center, the Testing Center, and study zones for student use. The Writing Center is available to all students who would like help improving their writing skills in general or enhancing their writing for a project or assignment. Effective written communication is one of the most important factors potential employers want in new hires. The Tutoring Program provides free academic counseling and tutoring for students who seek to improve understanding of course content and academic success skills. One-on-one sessions or group peer-assisted study sessions are available. The Office of Student Disability Services is committed to supporting students with disabilities in their academic, social, and emotional success. The director of disability and advocacy services, who is also the assistant dean of students, offers counseling for academic issues and serves as the coordinator of disability services.
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ALL students entering Wesleyan College must complete three placement tests before being registered for classes. These tests will ensure that you get placed in to the correct class and get off to a great start on you academic journey. The three tests are in math, writing, and foreign language.
WILLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Wesleyan offers a modern library that benefits students, alumnae, and the entire Wesleyan community. All three floors feature silent study areas and are zoned with noise levels that are appropriate for various purposes. The first floor of Willet Memorial Library is a fullservice learning, research, and project space integrating sophisticated technology into a comfortable, welcoming setting. It offers access to information resources in a variety of spaces that 28
facilitate both collaborative and quiet, focused work. A large open room with roving whiteboards, computers, and a variety of seating areas, provides students with casual places to meet, interact, and study 24 hours a day. The first floor, zoned collaborative, is also the home for a consortium of student resources including the Academic Center, the Tutoring Program, the Testing Center, and the Writing Center. Other features include a design lab with a 3D scanner and a 3D printer, video recording and editing equipment, and the full Adobe Creative Suite.
The second floor, zoned as quiet, houses classrooms and group study areas that allow for more focused but still collaborative study. The third floor houses the majority of our collection, including most of our circulating collection, and features archival storage, exhibit and work areas, quiet study areas, and two study rooms. It is zoned as silent.
Second floor, Makerspace
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WOMEN
who lead
DIEP NGUYEN ’14 UN WOMEN
Shanita Douglas Miller ’06
BLACK GIRL’S GUIDE TO ATLANTA, OWNER After graduating in 2006 with a double major in French and in international relations, Shanita traveled to France to teach English as a second language through the French Embassy’s TAPIF program. Upon returning to the U.S., Shanita continued to serve in education, working at the International School of Louisiana, where she taught French. Afterward, she pursued her master’s degree in leadership and human development at George Washington University, where she then transitioned to non-profit leadership, working for notable organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alliance Francaise of Atlanta, and Girls Inc. After serving over 10 years in the nonprofit industry, Miller started her own business called Black Girl’s Guide to Atlanta - a social media platform and consultancy that serves to help woman-owned and Blackowned small businesses in digital marketing, content strategy, and social media engagement. Today her social media platforms have a combined 75,000 followers, and she has supported more than 100 small businesses. Shanita’s talent in creating such an influential platform has resulted in her being voted Best Self Atlanta’s Top 40 Under 40 Inspiring Innovators in Atlanta, an entrepreneur spotlight and feature by US Bank/ Elavon, and being named one of South Downtown Atlanta’s Women to Follow.
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After graduating from Wesleyan with a degree in international relations, Diep moved to Geneva, Switzerland, to pursue a master’s degree in international development at The Graduate Institute of International and Developmental Studies. In her second year of graduate school, she moved to Paris, France, to do research with a professor from Sciences Po Paris, an international research university that ranks among the world’s finest institutions in it’s field. In 2017, Diep moved back to her hometown, Hanoi, Viet Nam, to begin her career as an External Relations Advocacy Analyst at UN Women Viet Nam. The organization leads the UN’s advocacy to further promote gender equality by enhancing women’s economic empowerment; ending violence against women and girls; improving women’s access to justice; and making gender equality a key part of the national legal framework, policies, and plans.
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IHUNANYA MBATA-IBERI ’06
CHARLINE VAN DER BEEK ’15
INTERNAL MEDICINE-HOSPITALIST
FROM ATTACHÉ TO GLOBAL DIGITAL ENGINEERING
While studying at Wesleyan, Nigerian native Ihunanya was selected for a summer medical education program at Yale University School of Medicine, and the following summer she was selected for the Gateways to the Laboratory Program sponsored by the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/SloanKettering Tri-Institute M.D.-Ph.D. program. Ihunanya graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2012. While at Duke she had several opportunities to experience tremendous personal growth that clarified her professional goals, including brief outreach work in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and a year-long research project as an NIH-Fogarty Scholar in Gaborone, Botswana, at the Botswana-Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership.
A former attaché for the foreign ministry, Charline worked for the Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland. Today she works as the Head of the President Office at Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader.
The following year, she decided to earn a joint master’s degree in health policy, planning, and financing at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the London School of Economics.
Before earning her master’s degree in European public affairs from Maastricht University, Netherlands, Charline was a four-year member of the equestrian team at Wesleyan and graduated magna cum laude with a double major in economics and political science. She credits the Center for Career Development for helping her start her career. “My online portfolio was actually the reason I was chosen for the internship with the European Union, the internship that led me to find the job I have now.”
MONICA MOHANTY ’18
LEAH ROBERTS ’08
Earning her degree in biology with a minor in studio art, Monica credits Wesleyan’s liberal arts curriculum with allowing her to combine this unique set of interests. “I found that working with clay and 3D sculpting tools made me better at using a scalpel during dissections in the biology lab. These transferable skills have influenced the way I hold my hand and the way I apply pressure.”
Leah’s contributions in the field of molecular diagnostics during the COVID-19 pandemic made a difference in the lives of more than a million people. In March 2020, Leah helped Ipsum Diagnostics Molecular develop a high-throughput method of testing that was not being used by the CDC. Leah’s lab managed a ramp-up from 100 samples per week to 10,000 samples a day in a matter of months. Under her leadership, Ipsum was the first lab in Georgia and the twelfth in the country to receive FDA emergency authorization.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Monica served on SGA all four years and as president her senior year, brought attention to the national “All In” campaign to ensure women’s voices are represented in politics, and organized “I Stand With Immigrants” to support the plight of students who are undocumented immigrants (DREAMERS). An internship during her junior year ignited her desire to practice in rural and underserved communities in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology. Monica has since been accepted into the Mercer School of Medicine where she is studying and working to become a physician.
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Charline represents Austria at several UN organizations and UN specialized agencies, but she finds the digital work she does the most interesting. Geneva is home to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) which sets technical standards that ensure the Internet works worldwide (for example, IP addresses are based on standards set by ITU).
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS COO
Leah was thrust into the position of molecular diagnostic manager and her normal day-to-day tasks grew on an exponential scale. Labs across the country that use the same equipment began using Ipsum’s protocols to start their own processing. In September 2021, Leah was promoted to chief operating officer at Ipsum. Leah is fulfilling a vital need for diverse female role models in the field of science. She is a woman of color at the helm of lifesaving technology during what could be considered the greatest crisis the human race has faced in recent history. Earning her degree in biology from Wesleyan College was her first step in accomplishing these remarkable achievements. ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836
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20:1 Student-to-faculty ratio WESLEYAN FACULTY WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THINK HARDER THAN YOU EVER HAVE BEFORE. The depth and quality of your connection with faculty will impact and enrich your life in meaningful ways. Our professors teach seminar style and encourage students to join in the conversation. Students have opportunities to work closely with faculty on original work. You’ll be able to discuss, debate and share the
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value of your research and your opinions. From helping you select the best summer experiences to finding the ideal internship to submitting a graduate school recommendation on your behalf, your professors will know how to support you.
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FACULTY insights We Asked Our Faculty...Why Choose Wesleyan?
DR. BARBARA DONOVAN
PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & DUPONT GUERRY CHAIR OF HISTORY AND ECONOMICS “Many of our programs require taking courses that allow you to learn leadership and advocacy. The learning atmosphere here is very special. I know many of my students very well and they know each other very well too. I have extremely diverse classes with students that are passionate about making a difference.”
DR. CHENNY GAN
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC “Wesleyan offers a stellar, personalized education that builds holistically on knowledge, relationships and life skills at the same time. Students can choose to study so many interdisciplinary disciplines and live out their interests in a challenging yet supportive atmosphere. The two words that describe what Wesleyan unique are “place” and “people.” The peace, beauty and spaciousness of the campus is unrivaled, and we have outstanding faculty who really care about students.”
DR. BRANDI SIMPSON MILLER VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY
“Wesleyan works to address diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus by offering workshops and training, serving as leaders of inclusivity, and working together to meet the needs of our diverse student body. Wesleyan’s Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity serves as a connector within the Macon community and partners with unique organizations such as the Tubman Museum.”
DR. VIRGINIA WILCOX
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHAIR “We teach our students the way we would want to be taught. We engage in dynamic, creative, and meaningful instruction across the board. Wesleyan has the power of giving you a group of smart, strong, independent women and like-minded sisters who can lift you up, study with you, and celebrate with you. “
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DR. JAMES FERARRI
SIRENA SAWYER FRITZ
KARA KOSTIUK
“Access to the arboretum, personalized research with faculty, and the study abroad opportunities are great at Wesleyan. Our graduates start out in this amazing institution surrounded by ideas and leadership opportunities and they leave here as confident and competent women who are ready to make a change in their communities.”
“Students in the nursing program receive individualized attention. In our nursing program, a student is not just a number. Students receive support from faculty and our nursing student success coach to help them be successful in the program and on the NCLEX exam.”
“Students are given excellent guidance on career development opportunities, which allow them to take what they learn inside the classroom and apply it to real world work scenarios. Being able to learn at a women’s college gives students the opportunity to have conversations that they may not otherwise be able to have.”
ARBORETUM DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING
DR. HOLLY L. BOETTGER-TONG
PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY & BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT CHAIR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR “At Wesleyan, you can find community, develop leadership skills and excel academically. Our diverse community provides more opportunities to be involved, make meaningful connections and tap in to your leadership potential, because at Wesleyan, the crowd doesn’t block your view. Smaller class sizes allow more interaction with faculty and permit ready access to academic support if you need it. Intentional professional development programs, including internships and research opportunities, are designed to provide every Wesleyan graduate with the tools for success. We listen to your goals and help you design an academic and cocurricular plan to make them a reality, so that when you enter the professional world, Your Voice matters.”
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NCAA DIVISION III COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH
According to a national survey, students at women’s colleges are almost three times more likely to be involved in varsity athletics than at co-ed public universities. As members of the Division III Collegiate Conference of the South, Wesleyan is home to six NCAA Division III sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball, plus, an equestrian team and club/cheer dance team. Our athletes are competitive on the court, on the field, and in the classroom. Led by an outstanding coaching staff, Wolves regularly win All-Conference and All-Academic honors.
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THE PACK SCHOOL RECORD
In 2022, West No. 5 seeded Wesleyan College, NCAA Division III Collegiate Conference of the South, finished the 2021-2022 USA South softball season with a school record of twenty-four wins, including its first four post-season wins in the school’s history, and an overall record of 24-16.
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM ONE OF ONLY 10 WOMEN’S COLLEGES IN THE U.S. TO HAVE A TEAM Wesleyan competes in the IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) in both hunt seat and western against schools that include: Clemson University, College of Charleston, Georgia Southern University, University of South 32
Carolina, Lander University, and Converse College. Wesleyan joined the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) in 2019 and added dressage to its team competition making it the
only school in Georgia competing in IDA. With just three team riders at their first IDA Show, Wesleyan was the third-place team and the Reserve Champion High Point Team, putting the Wolves in the running to earn regional standings. Two Wesleyan equestrians qualified for IDA nationals in their first year of dressage competition. Just a short walk from residence halls, Wesleyan’s Nancy Ellis Knox
Equestrian Center is located on campus within the Mathews Athletic Complex. The facility includes a 24-stall open-air barn for lesson horses, student horses, and community boarders; six turnout paddocks; three hot/cold water wash racks; climate-controlled tack room; separate boarder tack room; student lounge; classroom; private lockers for team riders; a covered dressage arena; and a large jumping arena with lights. Students
may board their horses for a fee. MINOR IN EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY Training is conducted on the ground rather than in the saddle. Taught by both equestrian and psychology faculty, this course of study will greatly benefit students interested in combining their love for horses with a passion for helping others.
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WE CARE ABOUT
INCLUSION
THE LANE CENTER FOR SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY CELEBRATING DIVERSITY. PRACTICING INCLUSION. STRIVING FOR EQUITY.
When you become a member of the Wesleyan community, you agree to adhere to our core values of tolerance, mutual respect, and civility, and to work toward creating a more just, inclusive, and equitable society. As an institution, we provide support, advocacy, and intentional learning opportunities to engage all campus community members in the understanding and awareness of inclusive practices and to foster equitable working, living, and learning environments and shared spaces. The Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity is an extension of Wesleyan’s DEI work on campus and its commitment to promote and foster diversity and inclusion and uphold equity and justice in all areas of the College.
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THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY IS TO • Make transparent, and hold ourselves and each other accountable for our commitment to creating an anti-racist campus community. • Provide DEIJ training for Wesleyan students, faculty, staff, and others in the Middle Georgia community using the IF/DID model. EXPLORE AND ENGAGE IN EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT WESLEYAN • Diversity and Inclusion Discussions • Participate in cultural events and celebrations on campus • Join diverse student clubs and organizations, such as: AXIS (Association of eXemplary International Students), BSA (Black Student Alliance), GLBAL (Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual ALliance), and Voz Latina • Attend convocations that focus on topics outside of your major or your direct interests
FAITH ON CAMPUS
Wesleyan cherishes her long-standing relationship with the United Methodist Church. Our students, of course, are not all Methodist. Wesleyan women are also Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, among others. It is from a foundation of faith that we seek avenues and embrace opportunities for interdenominational and interfaith dialogue, and celebrate the many religious traditions represented at Wesleyan. Each week, Pierce Chapel is alive with activities designed to support and strengthen the spiritual life of our students. These events and programs include diverse forms of worship and prayer, music, the study of sacred scripture, interfaith dialogues, lectures, and service opportunities that respond to the call to compassion and justice.
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WHEN & HOW
TO APPLY WESLEYAN REVIEWS EACH STUDENT THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE HOLISTIC ADMISSION REVIEW.
Please submit admission materials to admissions@wesleyancollege.edu
Application Checklist 1. Complete an application form online at: wesleyancollege.edu/apply or through The Common Application 2. Request your official high school transcript to be sent by your high school 3. Request your SAT and/or ACT scores be sent to Wesleyan College by the testing agency. Wesleyan’s identification codes: SAT 5895, ACT 0876 (OPTIONAL) 4. Submit your Personal Statement essay. Essay length should be between 250-500 words. Essays should provide information to the admissions review team about you, your strengths, challenges, and why you would be a good fit for Wesleyan. (OPTIONAL) *Interviews may also be requested upon review.
Optional Requirements The admission review will holistically consider an applicant’s file materials. Standardized test scores and personal statements are not required for all applicants, however the admissions team highly recommends applicants submit them. If the student’s
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high school GPA is too low, the admissions team will recommend that the student submit additional application materials in order to help assist them with making the admission decision.
Admission Decision Admission files will be reviewed on a rolling basis. As an admission file is completed, a comprehensive holistic evaluation will be made. Wesleyan does not have an admission deadline, however students are evaluated for premier scholarships so we encourage you to complete your file as soon as possible. If you’re accepted, you’ll need to submit a $300 enrollment deposit by May 1, unless accepted after this date.
To Transfer from Another College 1. Complete an application form online at: wesleyancollege.edu/apply 2. Submit your official transcripts from each college you’ve attended. You should request these from the registrar of your prior institutions. 3. All degree-seeking transfer students must submit a final high school transcript. Those with fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit may be requested to submit official standardized test scores.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Wesleyan offers competitive scholarships to students who demonstrate high academic ability, leadership and civic engagement. As a women’s college, with a focus on accelerating equality for women, families are assisted on an individual basis to ensure all students have the best options available to attend Wesleyan. Scholarship opportunities include merit, talent and premier academic scholarships. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA early in the admission cycle to be considered for federal financial aid using the Wesleyan College FAFSA Code: 001600 Wesleyan hosts an annual spring Scholarship Day, as an opportunity for students to interview for Wesleyan’s premier scholarship awards. The admissions team will evaluate all accepted students to determine if they qualify to receive an invitation to compete.
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At Wesleyan,
WE’RE ALL ABOUT FIRSTS 1. First documented college degree awarded to a woman 2. First
THE WORLD’S FIRST ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION WHEN YOU COME TO WESLEYAN, YOU ENTER A SISTERHOOD THAT STRETCHES ACROSS ALMOST TWO CENTURIES. YOU’LL HAVE TIES TO ALL WHO CAME BEFORE YOU AND TO ALL WHO FOLLOW. YOU’LL HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THOUSANDS OF WESLEYAN WOMEN READY TO HELP PUT YOUR MIND AND YOUR DEGREE TO WORK. Sisterhood is a concept that Wesleyan women experience from their first days on campus. As future alumnae of Wesleyan College, we look forward to welcoming you into the sisterhood of the Wesleyan College Alumnae Association (WCAA) - a global network where tradition and friendship come together to build a family of Wesleyan women who support each other from the moment they step on campus through graduation and beyond.
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As a member of the WCAA, you will form life-long friendships and stay connected to the College through alumnae activities that bring sisters together to communicate ideas, share experiences, create opportunities for professional networking and personal growth, while serving as ambassadors for the College. Join us. Become the newest member of the world’s oldest college for women.
Georgia woman to receive a medical degree 3. First woman elected to the Tennessee legislature 4. First Phi Kappa Phi chapter at a college in Georgia 5. First woman to argue before the Georgia Supreme Court 6. First Chinese women to be educated in America 7. First American woman explorer to enter the Tibetan-Himalayan area 8. First Georgia Woman to receive a commercial pilot license 9. First woman photographer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution 10. First woman to voice local news regularly over WMAZ radio 11. First woman chairman for the Georgia Press Institute 12. First Georgian in the World Wood Bat Association Hall of Fame 13. First Georgian to solo in the Kennedy Center 14. First woman president of the Florida senate, and first woman Lt. Governor of the State of Florida 15. First person to have their first 15 singles reach the Top 10 on Country Charts 16. First African American and youngest ever Chief Deputy Clerk of Bibb County
1. Catherine E. Brewer (Class of 1840); 2. Mary Mckay (Class of 1878); 3. Sara Ruth Frazier (Class of 1894); 4. Established in 1969; 5. Viola Ross Napier (Class of 1901); 6. Soong E-ling (Class of 1909), Soong Ching-ling (Class of 1913), and Soong May-ling (Class of 1917); 7. Adelaide Su-Lin Chen Young (Class of 1933); 8. Hazel K. Raines (Class of 1936); 9. Rita Santry McGill (Class of 1942); 10. Helen Farmer Popejoy (Class of 1944); 11. Adelaide Walllace Ponder (Class of 1946); 12. Thyrza F. McClure (Class of 1955); 13. Barbara Brown Dean (Class of 1955); 14. Antoinette “Toni” Jennings (Class of 1971); 15. June F. McCormick (Class of 1978); 16. Stephanie Woods Miller (Class of 2007)
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LOCAL life
MACON HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Inspire your senses with local food & music
MUSEUMS Macon has 6 museums to explore
THE ARTS 4 Theatres and tons of galleries
SHOPPING Explore markets, malls, and boutiques
“THE SONG AND SOUL OF THE SOUTH,” MACON IS GEORGIA’S FOURTH LARGEST CITY.
Macon’s metro population is around 150,000. As a “college town,” Macon is home to Wesleyan and three other colleges. Known as a city within a park, our unique and vibrant community offers activities including kayaking and tubing, farmers and craft markets, museums, restaurants, and a thriving downtown.
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VISIT WESLEYAN We invite you to spend time on campus whether in-person or virtually. Tour a residence hall, attend a class, and meet the students and faculty. You can come to a special event, plan your own tour, or sign-up to meet with an admissions team member virtually via Zoom – it’s up to you. Our admission office is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY wesleyancollege.edu/visit or call (478) 757-5165
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AN IDEAL SETTING FOR AN INTENSE EDUCATION. Our beautiful 200-acre lakeside campus is nestled in a northern suburb of Macon, Georgia, just ninety minutes south of Atlanta. Our century-old trees are a beautiful contrast to our multi-milliondollar athletic, wellness, and equestrian facilities; state-of-the-art science center; 1,200-seat auditorium; three professional art galleries; and natural arboretum with outdoor learning laboratory.
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