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Wesleyan College

First for Women

“WHERE SOUL LIVES” Macon, Georgia

Wesleyan College is located in Macon, Georgia, a town of great heritage and tradition. Nestled in the center of the state, not too far from the mountains or the ocean, Macon is where the soul of Georgia lives offering countless activities for fun-filled days and weekends. Known as a city

Founded as the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan’s mission is to educate women and help students find their unique voice and purpose. With high-impact majors and a broad selection of pre-professional programs, plus the opportunity to design your own program of study, Wesleyan students can find and pursue their lives work through relevant liberal-arts programs and a challenging academic environment.

Wesleyan is committed to educating the whole person.

“WESLEYAN OFFERS AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST A LIFETIME. WESLEYAN HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING FOR ME AND HELPED ME FIND MY CALLING.” – HANNAH ALLEN ’21

PROUD TO BE A WOMEN’S COLLEGE Women’s colleges have a reputation for developing strong, intelligent, motivated leaders in today’s society. As a liberal arts college dedicated to educating and empowering women, a Wesleyan education provides students with general knowledge of many different subjects in order to gain a better working knowledge of the world.

TOP 5 MAJORS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NURSING PSYCHOLOGY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BIOLOGY

800

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ON AVERAGE

42%

OF WESLEYAN STUDENTS GRADUATED WITH HONORS IN THE YEAR 2021

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.

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 and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the largest state sports museum in the U.S. Visit maconga. org to explore our great city and the fun you can have here.

RICH HISTORY OF MUSICIANS The Allman Brothers Band, Otis Redding, Little Richard and Jason Aldean

RECENT MOVIES FILMED HERE

Tyler Perry’s A Jazzman’s Blues, Marvel’s Black Widow, Zombieland: Double Tap, Hillbilly Elegy, and Watchmen

FIRST-YEAR STUDENT HOUSING Suite-style rooms Individual closet Every two rooms share a bathroom A twin size bed with storage space underneath Dresser A desk and chair with cabinet above A spacious lounge on each floor Free laundry facilities in basement All parking on campus is free Living on campus is a living and learning experience.

THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE The First-Year Experience (FYE) at Wesleyan College is designed to assist first-year students in the transition from high school to college and help students have a successful first-year.

The Goal Motivate and inspire first year students to reach their full academic potential while transitioning to college.

Connect students to all services available.

Provide social programming and peer mentoring to support student success.

First Year Experience Events Meet the Advisor Major Exploration Day First Gen-Day First-Year Experience Awards Ceremony 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.

THE OFFICE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity among our students is one of Wesleyan’s greatest strengths.

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.

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

On average our undergraduate student population enrollment 41% WHITE 39% BLACK 20% OTHER

ALEX

Class of 2019 Summer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center

NATALIE

Class of 2021 Accepted to the new master of engaged and public humanities program at Georgetown University.

KRISTEN

Class of 2020 Interned in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University

CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT The Center for Career Development (CCD) ensures that students engage in career exploration and development by providing a variety of programs and services to assist students with meeting career goals.

• Receive personalized one-on-one career coaching • Attend interactive workshops • Have access to internships and job fairs • Learn to navigate the job market and graduate school applications • Build financial literacy • Develop tools for lifelong career development • Complete an experiential learning opportunity that best fits career goals, such as independent research projects, performance projects, or leadership projects

GRADUATES OF WOMEN’S COLLEGES ARE ALMOST TWICE AS LIKELY TO EARN A GRADUATE DEGREE AS ANY OTHER GROUP

AMANDA

Class of 2020 Earning a PHD in applied biopsychology at University of New Orleans

100%

OF WESLEYAN’S FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WILL HAVE AN INTERNSHIP OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

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Choose between 3 different degree programs: bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, and bachelor of science in nursing.

MAJORS AND MINORS

MINORS ONLY

Accounting • Advertising and marketing communication Applied data analysis Applied mathematical science Art (bachelor of fine arts) Art, studio • Arts management Biology • Business administration (concentration choices: healthcare administration, organizational behavior, sport management, strategic management, digital marketing, human resources management) Elementary education English Environmental studies and sustainability History, politics, and global affairs International business Music • (non-performance based or voice, organ, piano emphasis) Neuroscience • Nursing (bachelor of science in nursing) Psychology • Public health Religion, philosophy, and social change Self-designed interdisciplinary Spanish • Women, gender, and sexuality •

Applied psychology Asian studies Business Chemistry Communication Digital marketing Economics Educational studies English with a literature emphasis English with a writing emphasis 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 Sport management Strategic management Theatre Visual studies Pre-professional Concentrations Allied Health Athletic Training Dentistry Law (stand alone concentration or accelerated JD dual degree with Mercer)

• Majors also offered as a minor

Medicine Pharmacy Seminary Veterinary Medicine

RECENT GRADUATES HAVE ENTERED PROGRAMS AT PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING George Washington University / Harvard Divinity School

/ Peabody Institute of Music / Boston College / Clemson University / University College London / University of

Minnesota, Twin-Cities / Columbia University / Emory University / University of Georgia / Mercer University

/ Georgia Institute of Technology / Syracuse University

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT WESLEYAN COLELGE

Business Administration (M.B.A.) Healthcare Administration (M.S.) Nonprofit Management (M.S.) Industrial Organizational Psychology (M.A.) Elementary Education (M.Ed.) Music (M.A.)

ADMISSION PROCESS STEP 1 Apply online at wesleyancollege.edu/apply or through The Common Application.

STEP 2 Request an official copy of your high school transcript to be emailed to admissions@wesleyancollege.edu, sent by a transcript provider or mailed to the Wesleyan Admissions Office by your high school.

STEP 3 Once accepted, secure your spot in the class by

submitting the admission deposit. Residential students will submit a $300 deposit; students approved to commute will submit a $200 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable after May 1.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

99%

OF WESLEYAN STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

Wesleyan College offers a comprehensive financial aid program and is committed to making it financially feasible for any admitted student to attend.

According to the editors of USA TODAY and The Princeton Review, Wesleyan is among the nation’s Best Value Private Colleges because of our low cost of attendance and near-perfect academic ratings.

Merit scholarships are awarded to students who meet Wesleyan’s admission requirements. Scholarships are awarded based on grade point average and do not require a separate application.

SCHOLARSHIP DAY - Compete for Wesleyan’s premier scholarships An invitation-only spring semester event for high school seniors who have demonstrated exemplary academic records, leadership, or talents through their applications for admission. Enrollment services will review accepted students for Scholarship Day.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DATES October 1 FAFSA availability opens for all applicants March 15 Recommended deadline for FAFSA submission to Department of Education June 30 The final deadline to apply for financial aid each academic year

FAITH AND SERVICE Wesleyan College has a long-standing relationship with the United Methodist Church. However, our students, faculty, and staff represent many faith-based communities across a spectrum of denominations, religious and spiritual traditions, and worldviews.

These communities often partner to provide opportunities for students to learn from one another through: participating in interfaith dialogue working cooperatively together for the common good through service growing friendships both within and across denominational and faith boundaries

THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

The Center for Leadership and Involvement oversees student life through student organization development, student government association, and campus leadership programs.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT • Campus Activity Board (Welcome Week, Fall Fest, Homecoming, Spring Social, events off campus) • Sisterhood (Big/Little, Class Colors) • Campus Traditions (STUNT, move-up ceremony, pep rallies) • Student activities and organizations • Master Events Calendar • Campus-wide events like Pub Nights and Opening Convocation LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS • Student Government Association • Student Leadership Workshops • Leadership in Training Cohort • Leadership and Social Change certificate

GET YOUR GAME ON NCAA DIVISION III SPORTS Led by an outstanding coaching staff, our Wolves compete on the field and in the classroom.

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Track Volleyball Club Cheer/Dance Equestrian

Award-Winning

EQUESTRIAN TEAM

Wesleyan competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) in both hunt seat

and western. Our team also competes in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA).

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS WESLEYAN? Located in the center of the state, Macon’s nickname is “The Heart of Georgia.” Situated at the juncture of I-75 and I-16, Macon is easily accessible to travelers coming from any direction. Both ground and air shuttle service is available from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is about 85 miles to the north. With a metro population of around 200,000, Macon is the third largest city in the state and is a heady mixture of American history, from pre- Colonial, to Civil War, to rock ‘n ‘roll. Visit maconga.org to explore our great city and the fun you can have here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Clinton G. Hobbs Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management (800) 447-6610 admissions@wesleyancollege.edu

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Wesleyan College is a member of The Common Application

TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION WESLEYANCOLLEGE.EDU/APPLY

4760 FORSYTH ROAD / MACON, GA 31210

Wesleyan College is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).