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Wesleyan UniversityMove-In Guide

Middletown, Connecticut

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1831🔗 www.wesleyan.edu

Wesleyan University's College Row is anchored by South College, the sole survivor of the campus's original 1825 buildings - once occupied by a military academy that later became Norwich University - with first-year students required to live on campus in halls including Clark, Bennet, and Nicolson.

Enrollment

3,805

Total Students

Freshman Class

951

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Sep 2, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

17%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

By August 8 at noon, all new students can view their room assignment in WesPortal and select a move-in timeslot between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. - all move-ins are by appointment specific to your assigned residence hall. Turn off GPS once you reach High Street and follow the posted signs to your specific hall instead. Families may depart by 5 p.m. Move-in day in Middletown is typically very hot and humid, so plan accordingly.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
By August 8 at noon, view your room assignment in WesPortal and select a specific move-in timeslot between 9am and 1pm on September 2 - all move-ins are by appointment specific to your assigned residence hall.
Check-in location
Your assigned residence hall - follow the posted signs once you reach High Street rather than relying on GPS, which can direct you incorrectly.
Parking
Families are asked to depart by 5pm.
Vehicle restrictions
Middletown move-in days are typically very hot and humid; plan accordingly.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Clark Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Bennet Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Nicolson Hall

    Traditional · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to Wesleyan University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

September 2 - September 6, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$17,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Wesleyan University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walmart4.5 miles
  • Walgreens6.5 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy7.4 miles

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