Based on COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC, the College has suspended all in-person events until further notice. You can register for live and recorded online webinars to learn more about Wellesley.
Registration for online interviews and virtual fairs is forthcoming.
Let the connecting commence!
You’d like to know more about Wellesley you say? Great! We’d love to give you more information.
“Interview” sounds so formal. This is more of a conversation—a chance for you to talk to an interesting, passionate alumna about your future.
We will match you with a nearby interviewer (thanks to our global network of over 30,000 alumnae😊) who is excited to connect with you through the magic of a video conferencing app. Applicants may only have one interview.
📅 Please note that the deadline to request interviews for students entering in Fall 2020 has passed. If you're interested in applying for Spring or Fall 2021, you will be able to request an interview in late Summer 2020. If you join our mailing list now, we'll send you a reminder once the interview request form has opened.
Please check back in late Summer 2020 to request an interview.
You’ll be interviewing with a trained alumnae volunteer. You’ll have a conversation with a smart, engaged person who wants to know more about you. We’ll talk about what excites you, what you’re most looking forward to in college, how you like to learn, what you do for fun, and how Wellesley might match your goals and interests. We won’t read from a script, we don’t have a formal list of questions, and we’re not looking for “right” answers. This is basically a getting-to-know-you session: You’re getting to know Wellesley, and we’re getting to know you.
Pro tip: the earlier the better!
| First-Year Applicants | Late summer to early December of your final year of high school |
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| Spring Transfer Applicants |
September and October
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| Fall Transfer or Davis Scholar Applicants | January and February |
See the interview request form for the interview request deadlines.
Please note, applicants may only have one interview.
We know that you’re busy (you know, with … school, studying, family, friends, extracurriculars, practices, Netflix) and that visiting campus may not be possible. Fret not! Via the miracle of the internet we bring Wellesley admission counselors to you!
Well, virtually at least.
A webinar is a great way to get to know more about Wellesley instantaneously without leaving the comfort of your home. Scheduled webinars are listed below.
Featuring Jim Kodera, Professor of Religion: Placing Asia in world history and maps. Are all Asians the same? There is a rich diversity within Asia. Asians are close to one half the human race today as in antiquity. Many of the "world religions" are Asian in origin; how can they be? How has Asia become a part of North American life?
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 PM
So, you’re ready to start your application, but you’ve got a fair few questions about that little called the Common Application. Join our requisite Common App expert—Associate Director of Admission, Anna Young—as she tackles some all too common questions about the Common Application. From how to request a letter of recommendation, to tips on completing the Wellesley-specific application questions, we’ll make sure you’re ready when it comes time to hit submit.
Featuring Erich Matthes, Associate Professor of Philosophy: Artworks sometimes include morally objectionable content. For example, a movie or song might have elements that are racist or misogynistic. Do these moral flaws make these artworks aesthetically worse, too? This is the question we'll discuss in this session. We'll look at five different views about the relationship between ethics and aesthetics, and explore together what they get right (or wrong!) about how we should think about the role of ethical criticism in the arts.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Are you planning to apply to Wellesley College as a Spring Transfer student? Wellesley welcomes transfer students from two-year and four-year colleges! Attend this webinar to explore the possibility of transferring to Wellesley, meet Lauren Kudisch, associate director and transfer coordinator, and hear first-hand about student and academic life from a transfer student, and get information about applying, requirements, and transfer credits.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 4:00-5:00 PM EST
Featuring Sun-Hee Lee, Associate Professor of Korean: The recent social activism led by the K-pop stans brought attention to the global popularity of K-pop, the unprecedented cultural export of South Korea. Although K-pop generally refers to the South Korean music genre, it is subsumed in the global influence of the Korean popular culture known as Korean Wave Hallyu, (composed of Han meaning ‘Korean’ and Lyu ‘wave’). In the lecture, we will explore how language of K-pop can be used as a tool for analysis to identify various issues of gender, identity, globalization and cultural appropriation in the contemporary society of South Korea. This lecture will demonstrate how language study provides empirical connection to the study of culture, history, sociology, politics, and beyond. Please note, this special lecture is intended for prospective students only.
Because of the aforementioned busyness, we want to make our webinars available to you on-demand. You get a webinar, and you get a webinar, and you get a webinar!
Watch these from the comfort of your room, office, or tree fort, (just not while you're riding your bike, OK?). Enjoy!
What's it like to be a student at Wellesley? Join two current students (no admission representatives or parents here!) for unfiltered opinions on social life on campus and in Boston, what it's like to be at a women's college with 2,375 other brilliant students from 50 states and 83 countries, and first-hand experience of navigating Boston and Cambridge, home to over 250,000 college students! We promise you'll never get bored at Wellesley, join us to hear all about the opportunities available to you! Better yet, get your questions about social life at Wellesley answered live during our Q&A.
We're here to let you in on a secret: there's no perfect college essay! Join Director of Admission, Jessica Ricker, to learn inside tips and tricks for writing an effective college essay. We'll talk about the Common and Coalition essay prompt questions, the reflection process, how to choose your essay topics, and the Wellesley-specific essay prompt. We'll also provide a list of essay-writing tips and an opportunity for you to ask your questions. .
Click to access a recording of the webinar.
If you can't make it to campus for an information session, join us virtually! We'll be bringing the Wellesley experience to life through an overview of what it's like to study the liberal arts and sciences at a women's institution. We'll talk about academic rigor, research, study abroad, interdisciplinary learning, diversity, our award-winning Career Education model (fueled by the world's most powerful network of 35,000 alumnae), funded internships, and the application and admission process.
If 1,000+ courses, 54+ majors, cross-registration, and an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio piques your interest, you’re in the right place! Join our faculty liaison and admission counselor, Anna Young, and a current faculty member to learn about the amazing academics and experiential learning at Wellesley. We’ll also discuss the resources and spaces available to students at Wellesley College including our state-of-the-art labs on Science Hill, newly redesigned studios, instructional technology and athletic facilities.
The title says it all - come learn about student life at Wellesley! We're talking about the nearly indescribable energy on our 500-acre campus that is located just 12 miles from Boston. Join two Wellesley students to learn more about everything from residential life (with 21 residential halls!), student involvement and 160+ organizations, support and resources, inclusion and engagement, student employment, wellness, and more!
Would you believe us if we said that college planning doesn't have to be stressful? And perhaps it's actually fun?! Join us for an overview of getting started with the college search process! We'll review strategy, organizational tips, and questions to start thinking about as you build your college list. Additionally, we'll give you first-hand advice on how to get the most out of your college visits, with an overview of Wellesley's spring and summer visit offerings. We'll leave ample time for questions and answers to ensure you get the most out of this college planning webinar!
We’re talking outcomes—because once a Wellesley sibling, always a Wellesley sibling. We’ve got the strongest women’s network in the world, full of bold, bright, game-changing alumnae who provide guidance and support to each and every Wellesley student. From Career Education—which connects students with real-world professional mentors that follow them (even after graduation!)—to the Wellesley Hive—an online networking platform that puts Wellesley students in direct contact with over 5000 alumnae in their areas of interest—Wellesley is invested in your success. Join the Office of Admission (and a Wellesley alum!) to find out about success after Wellesley and to hear more about the bold, bright, game-changing-ness of our network!
Conversations about money can be tricky – so we’re here to make them easy. Join representatives from Wellesley’s Office of Admission and Student Financial Services for an in-depth (and stress-free!) discussion of college financial aid. We’ll walk you through the financial conversations you should be having (and when you should have them), we’ll point out key dates and deadlines, and we’ll shed light on the intricacies of financial aid and scholarship. And don’t worry—there’ll be plenty of time to get your questions answered!
Join Justin Armstrong, Lecturer in Writing and Anthropology, for "Islands You Will (Probably) Never Visit" A far-flung outpost in the South Pacific where all 49 inhabitants are descended from 18th century mutineers, an isolated Indian island that is home to one of the most mysterious and least understood tribes on the the planet, ghost towns along the rugged coast of rural Newfoundland, and Grimsey in Iceland, a lonely chunk of earth bisected by the Arctic Circle where chess and vicious seabirds rule. Islands are cultural microcosms, and in this class we'll examine what makes their people, places and things so unique and how we, as anthropologists, can study these locations to better understand the interconnectivity and diversity of human culture.
Based on COVID-19 recommendations from the CDC, the College has suspended all in-person and on-campus events until further notice.
Wellesley admission officers will offer sessions at virtual fairs hosted by schools or other organizations around the world. We will email you once these events have been confirmed so you're the first to know! We look forward to connecting with you and your parents at these events.
Every fall and spring, Wellesley’s admission counselors travel across the country visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and hosting informational meetings for you and your parents.
In some areas, our terrific alumnae volunteers—as representatives of our office—attend fairs and host events as well. This is a great opportunity to meet an admission counselor or chat with an alumna about her experiences at Wellesley.
Want to connect with us and learn more about Wellesley and some of our peer institutions? Join us at one of our group webinars! These unique virtual opportunities allow you to hear from more than just Wellesley College during your college search process. Check out the events below. We will post past group event webinars as they become available for you to view at your leisure.
Want to connect with us and learn more about Wellesley and some of our peer institutions? Join us at one of our group travel events! These unique visit opportunities allow you to hear from more than just Wellesley College during your college search process. Check out the events below.
Harvard, Pomona, Stanford, and Wellesley
Dates for Harvard, Pomona, Stanford, and Wellesley
Sister Colleges
The deans and directors of admission at the Sister Colleges invite students yearly to join them to learn about our outstanding campus opportunities—internships, research, leadership development, career preparation and social life. Discover how these elements of a liberal arts education translate into powerful outcomes for our alumnae.
Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale
Don’t miss an opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities one can find at our institutions. Learn about scholarships and our generous need-based financial aid offerings. This group is committed to making education at our schools affordable, accessible, and unforgettable.
Dates for Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale
