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Van Vleck Observatory has merged scientific education with meaningful research for more than a century. Professional-quality facilities, telescopes, and community outreach empower students, faculty, ...

Located atop Foss Hill, the historic Van Vleck Observatory is home to Wesleyan’s Astronomy Department and active research facilities. Whether you're attending a public event or planning a visit, ...

Our public astronomy events invite visitors of all ages to engage with the universe through hands-on experiences, guided observations, and conversation with faculty and students. Join us to connect ...

The Major in Government provides students with a broad knowledge of political science, or the cultural issues and social structures that determine how and why power is distributed, decisions are made, ...

The study of the relationship between law and politics has a rich history at Wesleyan. Notable scholars of law and politics, like Professors Woodrow Wilson, Clement Vose, and John Finn, significantly ...

If Wesleyan is your top choice and you’re ready to commit if admitted, Early Decision may be the application plan for you. When you apply Early Decision, you're letting us know that Wesleyan is where ...

The weekend began with a slightly different perspective on the past and present delivered by Eboo Patel, a civic leader, ...

Former MSNBC President Rashida Jones’s Emmy Award-winning career began with a handwritten neighborhood newsletter she launched with her sister and two friends as children. As the oldest of three ...

Major Guides Any courses taken by pre-majors and majors in spring 2020 and AY21 can be taken CR/U (a temporary waiver of the requirement) provided the course has a grading option of CR/U. PSYCHOLOGY ...

University housing closes for all students at 12:00 ET (NOON) on Sunday, December 21, 2025. University housing will re-open on January 18, 2026. You may request to stay on campus for all or part of ...

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is a one-year grant for purposeful, independent exploration outside the United States, awarded to graduating seniors nominated by one of 41 colleges including Wesleyan ...