Dear Class of 2029, Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester! I hope winter break gave you time to recharge and reflect on your journey so far. Celebrating Your First SemesterYou navigated a major life transition, managed college-level academics, built new friendships, and discovered more about yourself. Some of you thrived in unexpected ways. Others faced … Read more
Dear Class of 2029, You did it! You’ve completed your first college semester at Wesleyan. Congratulations! As you head into winter break, I want to encourage you to take some time for reflection. The most successful students don’t just set goals for the future—they pause to understand what brought them this far. Reflect on Your Journey Think back to … Read more
Greetings, Class of 2029 As we head into the final stretch of the semester, I want to highlight a few important dates: Class Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course is Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. You can withdraw from a class directly on your class schedule page in WesPortal. Classes end on Friday, December 12, and … Read more
Greetings, Class of 2029 As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to send a quick note about some important upcoming deadlines and what to expect as we head into the final weeks of the semester. A few key dates to keep in mind: Grading Mode Deadline: If you’re enrolled in a course with the option to choose grading … Read more
Unsure how to approach your professor about your grade, exams, or a missed deadline? Join the Student Ombuds and Academic Peer Advisors for a Professor Communication Workshop, where you can learn about action steps for common academic challenges and effective communication techniques you can use for talking to faculty. Hosted by the Student Ombuds and the APAs Thursday 11/13 … Read more
Greetings, Class of 2029! I hope Fall Break gave you what you needed – whether that was rest, reflection, or a chance to catch up on work. As we head into the second half of the semester, I want to share some resources and reminders that might be helpful: Upcoming Dates/DeadlinesReview the Academic Calendar for key dates … Read more
DROP-INS with the STUDENT OMBUDS Thurs. Oct. 2, 11:45a-1:15p, Usdan 110Wed. Oct. 8, 11:45a-1:15p, Usdan 110Mon. Oct. 13, 11:45a-1:15p, Usdan 110Wed. Oct. 22, 11:45a-1:15p, Usdan 114Tues. Oct. 28, 11:45a-1:15p, Usdan 110 Here are some REAL ISSUES the Student Ombuds have helped other students with: MORE ABOUT THE STUDENT OMBUDS: The Student Ombuds (link) program at … Read more
