Wesley College

Founded in 1873 as a preparatory school, Wesley College has a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Church. The College offers 30 bachelor's, four associates, and master's degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, education, business administration, and environmental science in a multi-denominational, multi-cultural campus setting.
Most of the College's 1,500 students come from the Middle Atlantic region. The majority of full-time students enroll directly from high school, but the College does provide programs for nontraditional students. Wesley attracts students interested in a personal approach to learning, with a 15:1 student to faculty ratio.
Wesley College is a United Methodist institution of higher education that seeks to be among the finest student-centered learning communities in the liberal arts tradition. Consistent with our Methodist heritage, the College affirms meaning and purpose in life through justice, compassion, inclusion, and social responsibility that enhance community life and respect for the environment. Wesley College exists to liberate and empower its students with the knowledge, skills, ethical attitudes, and capacity for critical thinking to achieve personal and professional goals and contribute to the local and global society. At Wesley, we educate the whole person to have multiple learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom.
One of the highlights of a Wesley College education is the opportunity to collaborate with a faculty mentor on undergraduate research. No matter your major, our faculty is ready to get you engaged early in your studies. These collaborations often present at conferences, Scholars Day, or co-publishing, positioning you well for graduate school or careers.
In fall 2014, we began implementing a new core curriculum. The program is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to succeed at Wesley and beyond. In the first level, you will learn essential skills that will be developed over your four years. In the second level, you take integrative courses in the liberal arts. At the third level, you will study an interdisciplinary "concentration" on values like ethical living or understanding diversity.
The Office of Science / Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and (WDTS) is pleased to announce that it accepts applications to its Summer Term internship/fellowship programs. These programs, which offer direct engagement in scientific research and technology featuring specialized instrumentation large-scale, multidisciplinary efforts or scientific user facilities, are available for undergraduate students enrolled at community colleges and four-year institutions and for visiting faculty. Selected students or faculty participate at one of 17 DOE Laboratories/Facilities, receive stipends, and qualify for travel and housing assistance.
Wesley College is committed to helping students participate in undergraduate research both on campus and at other institutions.
At the undergraduate level, we are committed to the liberal arts tradition. The undergraduate programs of study are embedded within the broader context of a Core Curriculum. The Core framework provides students a breadth of knowledge to function in a diverse and ever-changing world. In contrast, the focus of study in a major provides a depth of knowledge needed to pursue careers and or graduate education.
The small college atmosphere offers many benefits to students. Students learn with and from faculty who are experts in their fields, facilitating opportunities to be mentored and challenged individuals in the education process. Our commitment to student-centered learning means students "learn to do" and "learn while doing" as guided by faculty. The Honors Program is designed for students with high academic ability and aspirations. Here courses are designed to provide enriched academic experiences consistent with abilities and interests. Numerous internship opportunities in Delaware's capital city and along the mid-Atlantic corridor provide real-life problem-solving experiences to apply knowledge.
The graduate curriculum in each of the four areas is designed to give students a solid foundation in the core disciplines and the expertise to perform as leaders. Each program has a specific entrance and graduation requirements.
Faculty at Wesley College is committed to excellence in their fields of study. Small class size gives students and faculty time for the in-depth examination and processing required for the advanced-level study. Students are guided in classroom studies and their fieldwork. This practical, small group interaction allows students to test their skills and receive feedback to evaluate their progress and set continued learning goals.
Wesley College participates in Federal and state financial aid programs as well as offering college scholarships. We believe that financial roadblocks should not stop anyone from capturing their dreams. The College offers several institutional grants and scholarships to eligible applicants.
At Wesley College, students with documented disabilities can gain equal access to all aspects of academic life. The disability Support Services seeks to assist Wesley students with disabilities in receiving reasonable accommodations in academic programs and equal access to all aspects of academic life. This goal reflects the mission of Wesley College in striving to realize a holistic campus environment of caring, tolerance, and inclusiveness for all people, no matter what their ability.