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Hail, Wesleyan, thou emblem of all that is grand The noblest, the greatest, in all our fair land. Thine ideals are honored, thy name always blest. A fountain of knowledge, the oldest and best. A star in the dark is thy glorious past, Forever and ever thy glory shall last. Upholding thine ideals, thy daughters shall be True, faithful, and loyal, dear Wesleyan, to thee.
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Academic Calendar: The academic calendar includes important dates for each semester. To view the academic calendar, visit https://www. wesleyancollege.edu/academics/academicalendarhome.cfm. Academic Catalogue: A comprehensive official record of academic policies and procedures, course descriptions, major and minor requirements, and academic department information available at https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/registrar/catalog/ Course-Catalog-Cover-Page.cfm. Add (Courses): Students may add classes during the Drop/Take period as posted on the Academic Calendar. The Drop/Take period for 16-week classes is 5 days. The Drop/Take period for 8-week and 12-week classes is 3 days. During the first week of classes each semester, a student may add courses to their schedule (up to 18 credits) without additional fees. ARC: Academic Resource Center (see “Academic Resource Center” in the Support Services section) Big/Little: First year students are matched with an upperclassman “big sister” during the fall semester who acts as a mentor. CAB: Campus Activities Board; student group that plans and facilitates campus-wide programming throughout the academic year. CARE: Wesleyan is committed to creating and fostering a Culture of CARE--Community, Accountability, Respect and Equity. CCD: Center for Career Development (see “Center for Career Development” in the Support Services section).
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Class Colors: Each class is represented by a different color: purple (graduating in 2026), red (graduating in 2025), green (graduating in 2024), and golden (graduating in 2023). Convocations: Lectures, performances, and other educational events on a wide variety of topics that add to students’ well-rounded education outside of the classroom (see “Convocations” in the Academics section) Credit Hour: A unit for measuring progress toward graduation, loosely based on the number of hours per week a class meets. Drop (Courses): During the first week of classes each semester, a student may remove, or drop, courses on their schedule without penalty. NOTE: Students must maintain 12 credits to be considered full time. The Drop/Take period for 16-week classes is 5 days. The Drop/Take period for 8-week and 12-week classes is 3 days. FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the federal application that determines how much government aid a student is eligible for based on family tax records. FAFSAs must be submitted each year to receive any financial aid. Full Time/Part Time: A student is considered “full time” at 12 credit hours and are allowed to register for up to 18 credits per semester. Any student with less than 12 credits is considered part time. Dropping below 12 credit hours may affect your housing status, international student VISAs, and financial aid requirements; if you need to drop below 12 credits, please visit the Financial Aid Office in Huckabee Hall to determine how this will affect aid and scholarship eligibility.
