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OUR MISSION IS CLEAR. 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 FORWARD on gender parity around the world. - President Meaghan Blight ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 1
WHY A LIBERAL PREPARINGCOLLEGEARTSSTUDENTSFORTHEIRFIRSTJOBANDTHEIRLAST IT IS ESTIMATED THAT TODAY’S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL HAVE 17 EMPLOYERS ACROSS 5 SEPARATE CAREERS, WORKING IN JOBS THAT DON’T EVEN EXIST TODAY. Career paths are changing rapidly and graduates must draw from a variety of skill sets to adapt to challenges and capitalize on opportunities. A liberal arts education means studying broadly—taking classes in many different subjects—and building skills that are geared toward more than just one profession. This type of education can develop intellectual ability and prepare you for many fields in today’s workplace. A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHES YOU HOW TO THINK, NOT WHAT TO THINK. In today’s job market, global competencies like cultural awareness, language, and adaptability are in demand. Virtually all job openings will place significant importance on judgment, decision-making, drawing unexpected connections, communication, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and collaboration. Wesleyan will help you develop the tangible and human skills you need to positively influence people and project outcomes. LinkedIn’s most in-demand skills include: Creativity, Persuasion, Collaboration, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence *CROSS FUNCTIONAL SKILLS: Work well with an increasingly diverse range of people – business partners from around the world, plus co-workers of all ages, genders, languages, and cultures. Skills that apply across a wide range of jobs, enabling workers to move from one profession to another by upgrading a small number of skills. STARTING$65K+ salary Liberal arts students share in the highest incomes for university graduates of95%CEOs seek employees with the cross-functional skills* that come with a liberal arts education 2
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WHY A COLLEGEWOMEN’S 4 PREPARING WOMEN TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
EQUAL PAY AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION WILL ONLY HAPPEN WHEN MORE WOMEN LEAD. WESLEYAN HAS DESIGNED PROGRAMS THAT WILL PREPARE AND PROPEL STUDENTS TO THE TOP OF ANY LADDER. ACCELERATE EQUALITY. The core values of women’s colleges are based on empowering and elevating the female voice. The power of educated women coming together can overcome biases and influence society. Women’s colleges create a space which prioritizes the female voice, female issues, and female rights. STRIVE TO MOVE THE NEEDLE FORWARD ON GENDER PARITY FOR WOMEN. Women’s colleges attract women who know that the best way to reach gender parity is through the advancement of uniquely female spaces and places which hold space for a woman’s perspective and autonomy. EMPOWERING STUDENT EXPERIENCE. Women’s colleges are prepared to transform students into the leaders of tomorrow. Those women who have made the intentional and informed choice to attend a women’s college will gain a competitive edge that happens only at women’s colleges. Graduates of women’s colleges are almost twice as likely as all other graduates to say they felt better prepared for life after college. They are also more likely to be completely satisfied with the quality of their education and feel that it was a good investment. SUPPORT THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW. Women’s college graduates are twice as likely to attend graduate school. ATTRACT WOMEN FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. As the U.S. population grows more and more diverse, women’s colleges are where you will find the truest representation of our country’s multi-cultural, ethnically vast composition. Wesleyan’s 2022 undergraduate student demographic: 41% African American, 41% White, 7% Hispanics of any race, 11% other. Twentytwo international countries were represented in our 2022 enrollment.
PROVIDE A ADVANTAGE.COMPETITIVE Young women get their first bit of experience through meaningful internships which build resumes so all networks of power can open. At Wesleyan, you will participate in prestigious paid or for-credit internship opportunities. These curated and personalized experiences will set you apart with job interviews and graduate school applications. WOMEN Since 1836 5
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NURTURE INDIVIDUAL GIFTS. At Wesleyan we will support and nurture your unique gifts, setting you on a leadership track for the future. Big ideas happen in small places. With an average class size of 20 students, you will be seen, heard, and valued. EXPECT STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE, DISCUSS, DEBATE, AND CHALLENGE PROFESSORS. Education is the way to change the world, so use your voice, speak up, and decide how you’re going to change things.
Life outside the classroom is a pretty big component of days at Wesleyan. You won’t just take classes. You’ll become passionate about all that Wesleyan offers - the personal challenge, the lifelong friendships, and the never-ending pursuit of ideas and ideals. You have the talent to do great things and you don’t have to do them alone. With access to the people and resources you need to tailor your learning and living experiences, you’ll be encouraged to nurture and showcase your gifts. You might try out for any of Wesleyan’s six NCAA Division III athletic teams, the equestrian team, or join one of our many clubs or organizations. With a dozen academic honor societies and about two dozen clubs and musical groups, the pace of life at Wesleyan is anything but boring. By participating in student activities, you will gain leadership skills, work with many different constituencies both on campus and off, learn valuable skills to be used in the workforce, relieve stress, make new friends, and have fun. Established groups focus on themes ranging from political awareness to spiritual development to music appreciation. Join any club or all clubs, student organizations, special interest groups, leadership boards, religious groups, student governance, and service organizations that capture your attention. Can’t find one that interests you? You are invited to start one that does! WESLEYAN WILL TEACH YOU ABOUT CHARACTER, CONSCIENCE, AND THE UNLIMITED CREATIVITY YOU HAVE TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF AND THE WORLD. YOU ARE A PRIORITY AND YOUR VOICE HAS VALUE 6
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ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 7 STUDENT LIFE MEANS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL THAT WESLEYAN OFFERS - THE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS, THE CAMARADERIE, THE DIVERSITY, AND THE NEVERENDING PURSUIT OF IDEAS AND 20%IDEALS. of women in Congress are women’s college graduates 30% of a Businessweek list of rising women in corporate America attended women’s colleges
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The First-Year Experience at Wesleyan College is designed to motivate and inspire first-year students to reach their full academic potential while transitioning from high school and enjoying the college experience. In collaboration with the Academic Resource Center, first-year students will have access to academic success resources including workshops, tutoring, and mentorships, so all students will receive a student-centered, academically challenging, and relevant liberal arts education. All first-year Wesleyan students are required to take WISe 101, an interdisciplinary seminar course and a Transition to College Lab, introducing students to academic life at Wesleyan while assessing, developing, and refining their college success skills. FIRST-YEAR 8 of Wesleyan’s full-time undergraduate students will have an internship or professional development experience100%
ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 9 LEADERSHIP YOURINVOLVEMENTANDPEER-CAREER-ACADEMIC-ALUMNAMENTORSHIP4:1TEAM THE CENTER FOR The Center for Leadership and Involvement (CLI) strives to enhance the student experience through active and diverse engagement opportunities in the Wesleyan community. CLI supports the mission of the College by overseeing functional areas that contribute to the student experience including, but not limited to, faith and service, campus activities and student organizations, Student Government Association, the First Year Experience, and membership in the elite CEO Leadership Institute. Creating Equal Opportunity Leadership Institute (CEO) Wesleyan’s CEO Leadership Institute offers a transformational cohort experience for driven students. Institute members will enhance their leadership skills, gain a competitive advantage through 4:1 mentorship in peer, career, academic, and alumnae connections, support, events, and individual mentors. Institute graduates will benefit from exposure to top CEO’s, experiential learning, workshops, and professional and leadership certificates. THE CEO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. Students will be considered by demonstrating high academic ability, extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities and potential. CEO Leadership Institute Member benefits: • Access to 4:1 mentors (peer, career, academic, and alumnae) • Competitive advantage in the workplace • Integrated experiences • Professional certificate • Leadership certificate • Annual spring institute leadership trip • Guaranteed 2nd internship experience • Lunch and learns with visiting campus speakers • Life Skills Workshops • Women in Leadership and Management training
CAMPUS AN IDEAL SETTING FOR AN EDUCATION.INTENSE 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. 10
ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 11 SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY wesleyancollege.edu/visit or call (478) 757-5165 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).
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Wesleyan is a four-year residential college with most of our students living on campus. We believe residence hall living provides a healthy environment for you to grow socially and intellectually. You will get to know and form bonds with the women in your residence hall, creating the foundation for lifelong friendships. Each floor has a trained upper-class student who serves as a resident advisor and who provides programming opportunities, and campus resources. A SPECIAL THING ABOUT A WOMEN’S LIBERAL ARTS, RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IS THAT WE ALL LIVE TOGETHER, WE EAT TOGETHER, WE SPEND TIME TOGETHER, WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER. THAT’S THE COMMUNITY YOU WILL SIGN UP FOR. ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 13 Each step in our living environment prepares students for independent living after college. During their first two years on campus, students live in the residential quad buildings that include single- and double-occupancy rooms or suite-style living with a common shared bathroom. Upperclass students can opt for apartment-style housing. Students living in residence halls have a meal plan with twenty meals a week. All meals are balanced, nutritious, and prepared fresh daily. Special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request.
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. GET YOUR GAME ON 14
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EQUESTRIANWESLEYAN 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 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 openair barn for lesson horses, student horses, and community boarders; six turnout paddocks; three hot/cold water wash racks; climatecontrolled 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 NCAA DIVISION III 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. YEAR COMPETITION In 2022, Wesleyan’s competition club cheer/dance team took home gold and silver honors during their first year of competition. The Wolves ranked 2021-2022 CCA Classic Champions and 2021-2022 CCA National 2nd Place Champions!
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INDIVIDUALIZED RESEARCHRAREATTHEUNDERGRADUATELEVEL 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.” Cole’s 2021 research studied how the perceived threat of COVID-19 impacts a person’s willingness to behave in ways that promote the wellbeing of others during the pandemic. Behaviors such as wearing a mask, avoiding large crowds, etc. 16 “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.”
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 3 sides by a 100-acre arboretum that provides an outdoor classroom to explore creativity and innovation through the lens of nature. FOR WOMEN Since 1836 17
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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.
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.
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.
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ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 19 MAJORS 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) BusinessBiology* administration* (concentration choices: healthcare resourcesdigitalstrategicorganizationaladministration,behavior,management,marketing,humanmanagement) Elementary education EnvironmentalEnglish* studies and sustainability History, politics, and global affairs International business Music* (concentration choices: general, organ, piano, voice, pre-music therapy) NursingNeuroscience*(bachelor of science in nursing - BSN) Religion,PublicPsychology*healthphilosophy, and social change (concentration choices: leadership and social change, philosophy and critical theory, religious studies) Self-designed interdisciplinary Women,Spanish* gender, and sexuality* *Majors also offered as a minor MINORS Applied psychology Asian EquineEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEducationalEconomicsDigitalCommunicationChemistrystudiesmarketingstudieschemistryscienceassistedtherapy Finance Forensic VisualTheatreStrategicReligiousReadingPre-lawPoliticalPhilosophyOrganizationalMathematicsHumanHistoryHealthcarescienceadministrationresourcemanagementbehaviorsciencestudiesmanagementstudies PROGRAMSPRE-PROFESSIONAL Allied LawDentistryAthletichealthtraining (stand-alone concentration or accelerated JD dual degree with Mercer University) VeterinarySeminaryPharmacyMedicine medicine TOP FIVE MAJORS AT WESLEYAN Business administration ElementaryPsychologyNursing education Biology WE OFFER 25 MAJORS AND 35 MINORS, including self-designed interdisciplinary studies, eight pre-professional programs and the bachelor of science in nursing and bachelor of fine arts DEGREES. OUR ALUMNAE ARE EMPLOYED AT TOP ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE WORLD
SOCIAL SCIENCES Applied psychology | History, politics, and global affairs | Psychology Public health Pre-professional programs: Law 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. PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Accounting | Business administration Elementary education | International business Pre-professional programs: Athletic Training 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. PUSH YOUR INLIMITSTHISWORLDOFPOSSIBILITIES, YOU WILL DEVELOP YOUR INTERESTS AND REALIZE YOUR UNIQUE POTENTIAL. 20
MATH & SCIENCE Applied chemistry | Applied data analysis Applied mathematical science | Biology Environmental studies and sustainability | Neuroscience Pre-professional programs: Allied health, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary medicine 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. Our faculty specializes in a wide range of sub-disciplines from human biology to plants, from biochemistry to neuroscience. ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 21
English | Religion, philosophy, and social change | Spanish Women, gender, and sexuality
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Pre-professional program: Open-mindedness,Seminary 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.
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FINE ARTS and marketing communication Arts management | Art, studio Bachelor of fine arts | Music 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.
ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 23 ASK ABOUT OUR GUARANTEED ADMISSION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRE-NURSING STUDENTS. 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 took the NCLEX exam. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
WESLEYAN OFFERS A 3+3 ACCELERATED JD PROGRAM Recognizing that certain students have the capacity and readiness to complete their undergraduate education and their law degree training in less than the normally required seven years of study, Wesleyan has partnered with Mercer University School of Law to establish a co-operative agreement for a 3+3 accelerated JD program. Qualified students can accelerate their course of study by completing both their undergraduate bachelor’s degrees at Wesleyan and their juris doctor degree at Mercer in approximately six years of full-time study as opposed to the normally required seven years. PATHGUARANTEED TO GRADUATE SCHOOL Wesleyan students who study disciplines in humanities, religion, philosophy, and social change and earn a 3.00 GPA or higher have the unique opportunity of guaranteed admission into a Master of Divinity or Master of Religious Life program at Emory University’s Candler School (one of the top theological schools in the country). This means Wesleyan religious studies and philosophy students get the best of all worlds: the community-oriented experience of learning in small seminar classes with close relationships to their professors at Wesleyan and a direct path to a larger graduate school experience. 4 + 1 PROGRAM: BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES IN FIVE YEARS M.S. Nonprofit Management, M.A. Industrial - Organizational Psychology, M.A. Music, MBA Committed to our values of educational opportunities and excellence, Wesleyan College has provided a pathway for students to accelerate their course of study by completing both their bachelor’s degree and their master’s degree in approximately five years of full-time study, saving both time and money. Students can take up to six credit hours in one of our graduate programs, while still enrolled as an undergraduate student. Plus, all graduate students can enroll in a professional certificate program to further enhance their skill set at no additional cost. GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVANTAGES24
ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 25 The Accelerated Pastoral Formation Program at Duke Divinity School is designed to coordinate the education of students in selected undergraduate schools with professional programs in theological education offered at Duke. The program provides a unique combination of liberal and professional education well suited for those desiring entry to the fields of ordained and lay ministry. The Accelerated Program provides a pathway for undergraduate students to begin graduate level study at Duke in their third year of undergraduate study, that is eligible to apply toward completion of requirements for the Hybrid Master of Divinity or Hybrid Master of Arts in Christian Practice degree. Although designed to accommodate a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds, majors in the humanities, including religion, and/or philosophy, are best suited to the program. Upon completion of requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students may apply for admission to Duke Divinity School. WE PREPARE YOU TO GET INTO THE BEST GRADUATE SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL
1st YEAR CAREER PREPARATION SHOULD START IN YOUR FIRST YEAR. Wesleyan College’s four year career development plan, From Hear to Career, was strategically developed to promote career development into both curricular and co-curricular activities. The program is unique because it is designed to ensure that students learn how to acquire a variety of working experiences and to articulate the skills learned in their experiences. 2nd YEAR YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR SHOULD BE ABOUT TAKING INITIATIVE AND GETTING AHEAD OF THE GAME. DIVE FURTHER into what the career development process involves and how it will continue through different stages of your career. BEGIN to make the connection between your major field/ courses and potential careers by attending events hosted by the Center for Career Development.2 FROM HERE TO CAREER EXPLORE | ENGAGE | EXPERIENCE 26 1INTRODUCTION to the process of career development in your WISe 110 course. COMPLETE a series of self assessments to better understand your learning and working style.
3rd YEAR YOUR JUNIOR YEAR IS A CRUCIAL TIME IN PLANNING FOR EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE SCHOOL. KEEP UP with your co-curriculars and document them on your resume/LinkedIn, and your senior year will be smooth sailing! COMPLETE your professional developmentPDE experiential requirement in either an internship, research project, performance exhibit, or leadership/volunteer project. 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 YOUR FINAL YEAR AT WESLEYAN SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON SOLIDIFYING YOUR CompletePLANS.therequired 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. GAIN interview skills, resume writing practice, and personal statement/ cover letter writing practice. ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 27 3 4
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Wesleyan offers a modern library that benefits not only the Wesleyan community but also alumnae and the entire Macon community. All three floors feature silent study areas and are zoned with noise levels that are appropriate for the purpose. 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 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.
ALL students entering Wesleyan College must complete three placement tests before we can get you registered for classes. These tests will ensure that
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.
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 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 a piece of writing in particular. The ability to write effectively is one of the most important factors an employer considers in the hiring process.
Our primary goal is to assist students in achieving academic success. Recognizing that different students have different needs, many and various on-campus resources are provided to support a student’s academic concerns, needs, and goals.
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 offers counseling for academic issues and serves as the coordinator of disability services.
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THEY WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THINK HARDER THAN YOU HAVE EVER BEFORE ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 31 “Professors are the best part of Wesleyan. They are dedicated and engaging and encourage critical thinking. They actually care about you. There is no failing unless you absolutely, positively strive to fail!”
The most important advantage of a Wesleyan College education is the quality of the interactions you will have with professors who are here because they want to work closely with students, get to know them, and have an impact on their lives. Since our classes typically have fewer than twenty students, you’ll be expected to debate, discuss, and defend your opinions. Your professors will help you choose experiences that are based on your unique strengths, interests, and goals. All students have opportunities to work closely with faculty on original work. And when you need a letter of recommendation for a job or for graduate school, your professors will know just how to support you. You won’t find a large lecture hall on the Wesleyan campus. Our professors teach seminar style and expect students to join in the conversation. Wesleyan’s full-time faculty members hold the highest degrees in their fields.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD STUDY ABROAD The best way to learn about the global community is through direct experience. Our international study abroad programs extend the boundaries of our campus, widening your educational horizon while encouraging personal and academic growth through short-term, semester, summer, or year-long studies. Direct Exchange Programs • Brescia University, London, Ontario, Canada • Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea • Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea • Hiroshima Jogakuin University, Hiroshima, Japan • Osaka University, Osaka, Japan • Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China • Irish-American Scholars Program, Belfast and Ulster, Northern Ireland • Over a dozen universities through the Methodist International Student Exchange Network (MISEN) in places like Argentina, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Brazil Faculty-led Programs Wesleyan faculty members offer short-term experiences as part of academic courses to give students a supportive international experience. Past courses have taken students to Italy, France, Germany, Costa Rica, Jamaica, The Netherlands, and Belize. Study Abroad Provider Programs Wesleyan partners with numerous organizations that provide study and internship opportunities globally. AIFS, Arcos Abroad, CIEE, CIS, and IES Abroad allow students to find discipline-specific programs or programs in unique places in the world. 32
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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS ACCELERATING “Always give any internship your very best because the connections and experiences will help prepare you for future jobs.”
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 was responsible for providing helpful responses to customers via social media. She created individual development plans, helped associates understand the performance bar, and supported them in reaching their goals and she developed a concept that Amazon plans to implement globally. After graduation, Jessica accepted a full-time job with Amazon. INTERNAL HOSPITALISTMEDICINE-
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 Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-KetteringWeill TriInstitute 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. 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.
An internship during her junior year ignited her desire to practice in rural and underserved communities in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology.
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.” 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).
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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 a gender program officer 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 MONICA MOHANTY ’18
THE ATTACHÉ As an attaché for the foreign ministry, Charline works for the Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland. 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).
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 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.”
ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 35 LEAH ROBERTS ’08 MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS COO 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. 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. CHARLINE VAN DER BEEK ’15
WE CARE ABOUT INCLUSION 36 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.
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 THE LANE CENTER FOR SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY
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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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OUTDOOR LEARNING LABORATORY ZOE NUHFER ’19 ENVIRONMENTALIST ARBORETUM 38
The arboretum comprises 100 acres of mixed pine and hardwood forest, and can be found in the back of Wesleyan’s campus. More than 100 species of trees, shrubs, and woody vines provide habitat for a diverse assortment of salamanders, snakes, lizards, and mammals, as well as more than 150 species of resident and migratory birds. The five-acre Foster Lake, three streams, and seasonal rain pools are home to nine species of turtles, fourteen species of frogs, and both native and game fish. Dice Anderson Cabin, a three-room split-log cabin built in 1938, serves as a rustic focal point for student gatherings and special events. More than two miles of trails interlace the forest and provide year-round opportunities for hiking and cross-country running. The area is a remarkable resource not only for recreation and reflection, but also for use as an outdoor learning laboratory that promotes a nature-smart curriculum for Wesleyan faculty and students, as well as local teachers and school children, youth organizations, researchers, and the Central Georgia community. Education major Zoe was taking a biology class to fulfill a general education requirement and discovered it was one of her favorite classes. She credits Professor of Biology Dr. Holly Boettger-Tong for helping her uncover her love for science. Zoe changed her major to environmental studies, kept education as her minor, and looked for a new way to apply her studies to a successful and satisfying career. Associate Professor of Education Dr. Virginia Bowman Wilcox ’90 helped Zoe arrange two internships. Interning at Macon’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, Zoe says, turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of her time at Wesleyan, but it was an internship at Montessori of Macon that reignited her love for teaching. After one semester teaching ecology, Zoe was invited back to teach for another semester. “The Montessori classroom fits so perfectly with my values and ideas about education and gives me countless opportunities to share my love of environmental science with my students. In March I was offered a job at the school.”
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Wesleyan College employs Synergy Security Services (SSS) to provide safety and security on campus. SSS provides licensed security officers that patrol campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The safety officers are licensed by the State of Georgia to carry a firearm. The security team will work in tandem with Bibb County Sheriff’s department. You can reach the on-duty safety officer to report suspicious behavior, request an escort, or for other needs that can be addressed by your campus safety team. Any incident that is criminal in nature should be reported to campus safety immediately. The Wesleyan campus safety officers conduct rounds and constant surveillance in order to ensure safety for the students, employees, and visitors. Wesleyan College uses the Omnilert service we call WesAlert for notifying individuals about campus emergencies. You are automatically enrolled as an active user if you are faculty, staff, or student with a Wesleyan email address. In the event of an emergency, a text message will be sent by a College official directly to all cell phones registered with the service. The College’s emergency procedures web page lists detailed instructions in the event of a campuswide emergency.
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ACCELERATING EQUALITY FOR WOMEN Since 1836 41 BUILT-IN PERKS FOR EVERY STUDENT ALL TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS waiting for you at the campus post office at the beginning of each semester. (Supplies not included). AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE will strengthen skills for your career and your transferable skills, preparing you for your professional life. TUTORING AND ACADEMIC LEARNING SERVICES help you achieve your academic goals, develop your skills in time management, test taking, note writing, and much more. MICROSOFT 365 All students get online versions of Word, Power Point, Excel, and OneNote. Students may also install the full Office applications on up to 5 PCs or Macs for free. FREE PRINTING You will be able to print your term papers or other information, with access to the many printers on campus. FREE PARKING on campus, close to your residence hall. FREE LAUNDRY in all residence halls. FREE COUNSELING SERVICES provide assistance designed to promote your academic, personal, and social growth and your overall sense of well-being. SHUTTLE SERVICE to area malls and to downtown Macon. Plus free admission to many events featuring local and national speakers and performers; 24-hour campus police; health services; and so much more.
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 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. WHEN & HOW TO APPLY WESLEYAN REVIEWS EACH STUDENT THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE HOLISTIC ADMISSION REVIEW. 42
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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. ALUMNAE THE WORLD’S 44
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. 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.
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SAVANNAH: Georgia’s birthplace and original capitol, seaport city leading in historic interest and a leading tourist interest.
THE HEART OF GEORGIA “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. Macon is located in the center of the state, not too far from the mountains or from the ocean, and about 90 miles south of Atlanta. Macon is a town of great heritage and tradition where the soul of Georgia lives, offering countless activities for fun-filled days and weekends. Known as a city within a park, our unique and vibrant community offers activities including kayaking and tubing, farmers and craft markets, museums, a water park, restaurants, and a thriving downtown. If you like to shop, our shuttle will take you to the outdoor shopping mall located just ten minutes from campus, and to nearby Walmart. Within easy walking distance from campus you’ll find Starbucks, Kroger, El Sombrero, Ming’s, and plenty of other dining and shopping options. Macon is famous for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival which attracts thousand of people from around the world every March. Into sports? Macon is home to professional baseball and hockey teams. Macon and Bibb County Visitors
ATLANTA: Georgia’s largest city, capital, and the principal trade and transportation center of the southeastern United States.
FLORIDA BEACHES: including just a 2 hour flight to Miami. Chicago and New Orleans: about 2 hours by airplane CHARLESTON, SC: about a four hour drive, Charleston is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts.
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