Wesleyan Summer Session

Wesleyan Summer Session is an intensive learning experience; 13-week full-credit college courses in just 5 weeks.

Wesleyan Summer Session allows students to accomplish their goals and more with full-semester courses compressed into only 5 weeks. They'll build close relationships with faculty and students in small classes, and enjoy immersive study and concentrated focus.

Summer Session runs from May 27 to June 25, with the exception of the Principles of Biology Institute.

The Principles of Biology Institute offers a full year of Biology in just 9 weeks. Students may opt to take only Principles of Biology I Lecture and/or Lab or Principles of Biology II Lecture and/or Lab, or may take both courses consecutively. Biology I runs during the standard Summer Session dates, May 27-June 25. Biology II runs June 29-July 26.

To round out this five-week academic experience, Wesleyan Summer Session will offer activities outside the classroom, such as picnics, performances, and movies for summer students. Downtown Middletown, only two blocks from campus, boasts a wide array of restaurants, coffeehouses and boutiques, as well as a 12-screen cinema. Wadsworth Falls State Park, also within walking distance, offers hiking and biking trails.

Summer Session Courses are open to all high school graduates. Rising high school juniors and seniors may apply to study during Wesleyan Summer Session, but residency options are not available.