Hi, I'm Ketrah, and I'm a double major
in neuroscience and psychology.
I'm Liam, and I'm a music major.
And I'm Fred.
I'm a neuroscience economics double major.
Welcome to tour of Wesleyan University.
We're a small, liberal arts university.
Located in scenic Middletown, Connecticut.
We begin our tour at North College,
part of historic college row.
North College is our administrative hub on campus.
And our administration's top priority is our academics here
on campus.
Wesleyan has an open curriculum, and students
can have three concentrations with majors, minors,
and certificates.
Our three major divisions are the natural sciences
and mathematics.
The social and behavioral sciences.
And the arts and humanities.
The social and behavioral sciences
have several interdisciplinary programs.
Two examples of these include the College
of Social Studies, which combines history, governments,
political and social theory, and economics, and Allbritton
Center for the Study of Public Life.
Which brings together students, staff,
faculty, alumni and partners in the community
through its cutting edge scholarship,
high impact teaching methods, rigorous debate,
and broad dissemination of work related to public life.
We are currently here in the CFA or the Center for the Arts.
Behind me is Zilkha Gallery, one of the many art
galleries, concert venues, and theaters
that we have here on campus.
Two of our most popular majors are English and film.
And inside and outside of the classroom,
from performances to lectures, it is easy for anybody
to get involved in the arts.
You can always come to the '92 Theater, home
to Second Stage, the oldest and longest running student run
theater company in the entire country.
Here in this building is where Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony
award winning musical In the Heights made its debut.
So this is Exley Science Center.
This is where a majority of our mathematics and science classes
are held.
Wesleyan is actually the leading liberal arts institution
in terms of federal funding for the sciences.
And although we have a small graduate population on campus,
a lot of the resources that they use for research
actually gets to go to as undergraduates.
So this means it's pretty easy to be involved in research as
early as your freshman year.
This is Boger Hall, home to the Gordon Career Center.
Where students can access career counselors who help
use their time at Wesleyan as a stepping stone
for a life of meaningful work.
This is Olin Library, home to about three million volumes
at the access of all of our students on campus.
Inside, you'll also find the student academic resource
network, including the entirely student run writing workshop.
Freeman Athletic Center is home to athletics here on campus.
Behind me is one of the 29 varsity teams
that compete at Wesleyan.
We are part of the New England Small College Athletic
Conference, or the NESCAC league.
And we compete at the Division 3 level.
Welcome to the fitness center.
This area is open to all Wesleyan students.
And do you know why?
Because 60% of Wesleyan students participate
in athletics at the intramural, club, and varsity level.
Have you heard of the Little Three?
Well it's the second oldest college rivalry
in the entire country comprised of Amherst, Williams,
and Wesleyan.
We're home to the only Olympic sized
swimming pool in the NESCAC.
There are always three lanes roped off for use
by students, staff, and faculty.
Welcome to Bennet Hall, one of the all freshman
dorms that we have here on campus.
Freshman typically live in one room
doubles that they share with randomly selected roommates.
Wesleyan housing uses a system of progressive independence.
Upper class are allowed to live in program houses, apartments,
and wood frame housing.
But in doing so, students take on a great deal
more responsibility in terms of cooking and cleaning
for themselves.
If you're ever feeling hungry, you
can come here to Usdan Marketplace.
It covers all different types of dietary restrictions,
including gluten free, vegan, and kosher.
Usdan is one of several dining options on the campus,
including Summerfields, the Red and Black Cafe, Weswings,
the Star and Crescent Eatery, and Weshop, our on campus
grocery store.
Wesleyan students come from all different faiths and beliefs,
and they can all come here to the Memorial Chapel, which
is a non-denominational space where
they can attend services and meet any one of our four
chaplains.
This is Usdan University Center, which
is a great hang out stop for students in between classes.
It is also home to the Wesleyan Student
Assembly, which is our on-campus student government.
Welcome to Foss Hill, one of the many social hubs at Wes.
Here you'll find students soaking up the sun,
listening to music, and playing frisbee.
In the winter, you'll also see students and families
from Middletown sledding.
Foss is also home to our Spring Fling Concert,
which is organized by one of our 300 student groups.
We hope you enjoyed our tour.
You can always register for an on campus visit
at the admissions website.
We hope to see you soon.
Go Wes.