Discover Wellesley FAQ
Already registered? Here's what you need to know
- Getting to campus
- Parking and Check-in
- What to bring
- Hotels (for parents)
- Schedule of events
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When you arrive on campus, you'll be tempted to park in "Admission Parking," also known as the "Dower Lot." Don't do it; you'll be on the wrong side of campus for the start of the program! Instead, park in Visitor Parking, also known as the Davis Parking Facility. |
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| Once parked, to check in, please join us in the ballroom on the ground floor of Alumnae Hall (the brick building with five arches that would have been on your left, across the circle, as you entered the parking garage). |
| What to Bring |
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MUST HAVES:Copies of the Acknowledgement/Release forms for overnight visitors, signed by you and your parent or guardian. You cannot spend the night without these. Medical Release Form:
Acknowledgement of Mass. Law and Wellesley College's Honor Code:
The Packing List
*You will be carrying your own luggage to the dorms, so consider packing lightly!*
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow and towel - Casual clothes. October can be a little unpredictable. Be sure to check the weather! - Comfortable footwear as you will be walking all over campus - Toiletries |
Schedule of Events for Discover Wellesley Weekend
Registration will take place in Alumnae Ballroom
Sunday, October 21
| 12 - 1:00 pm | Registration Boxed lunches will be available for students and guests. |
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1:00-1:20 pm |
Welcome |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm For Parents |
Admission Information Session for Parents |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm For Students |
Demystifying the College Application Process Come with questions and get insider tips on applying to Wellesley and making the most of your college experience. |
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm | Campus Tours Take a student-led tour of campus. |
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm | Financing a Wellesley Education: Our Commitment to Affordability Wellesley is committed to giving every student the opportunity to afford a first-class education. Come to this session to learn about what makes Wellesley financially possible. Topics will include financing options as well as tips on applying for financial aid. |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | In a World of Possibilities, Why Wellesley? Students and Alumnae Panel |
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5:15 pm
For Students
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Student and Hostess Matching |
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5:15 - 6:00 pm
For parents
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Reception for Parents We invite parents to relax at the end of the day and enjoy informal conversations with members of the Admission Staff. |
| 5:45 - 6:30 pm For students |
Student Dinner with Hostesses Residence Hall Dining Rooms |
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7:30 - 8:30 pm
For Students
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Wellesley at Night Enjoy cocoa and sweet treats with your hostess and watch performances by student groups. |
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8:45 - 9:45 pm
For Students
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Evening Activities with Student Organizations A packet will include a list and locations of activities with a sampling of our student organizations. |
Monday, October 22
| 7:30 am For Students |
Breakfast for Students and their Hostesses Residence Hall Dining Rooms |
| 8:15 am For Students |
Luggage Drop-Off Please bring your belongings to Weaver House for storage before you head off to classes and other morning activities. |
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8:30 - 9:40 am
or 9:50-11:00 am
For Students
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Class Visit for Students |
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9 am or 10 am
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Campus Tours Depart from and return to the Admission Office/Weaver House. (Tours will take about an hour.) |
| 9 am - 4 pm | Student Financial Services Open Office Hours |
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9 am - 10 am
For parents
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Living at Wellesley Join members of the first year team for coffee and conversation about the various support networks in the division of student life. |
| 9:50 - 11 am For Students |
Essay Writing Workshop Library Lecture Room |
| 10 - 11 am |
Opening Doors: Opportunities at Wellesley and Beyond
Come and learn about the Center for Work and Service (CWS), which provides services in recruitment/employment, internships, professional and graduate school advising, fellowships and grants, and initiatives in community and public service. |
| 11 am | Departure |
