Resources for Students
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2024-2025 Acceleration Deadlines
The Catalog lists all courses approved by the Curriculum Committee for the current academic year and which terms they are being offered. This online version is searchable by department/subject, distribution requirement, and a number of other criteria.
Catalogs from prior years are available from the Wellesley College Digital Repository.
Refer to the Course Browser to check schedules, instructors and classroom locations by term. The list can be filtered by department, subject, schedule days and times, distribution requirements, as well as other criteria. Additional information includes prerequisite information, and whether or not the course has reserved seats or a Waitlist. Make sure to check the Course Browser the day before classes start, as classroom assignments may change.
We are excited to announce that you are now able to access your Enrollment Verification through Workday.
The Registrar's Office coordinates Fixed Exams and Self-Scheduled Exams during Finals Period each Fall and Spring term. Check our website for lists of courses with Fixed or Self-Scheduled Exams, exam pickup dates, times and locations, as well as for information about requesting Accommodated Exams via Accessibility and Disability Services.
Refer to our website for information on grades and grading:
- Wellesley's Grading Policy & Grade Point System
- Shadow Grading Policy in the first term of First-year
- Accessing final grades
LERs must be completed by all students for each instructor, each semester. They are due on the last day of Final Exams.
*formerly Student Evaluation Questionnaires (SEQs)
There are many reasons a student might need to request a temporary leave from their studies at Wellesley. Some common reasons include pursuing professional opportunities such as internships, taking time to address health concerns, engaging in study away from the college, or managing challenges at home or with family. Regardless of the reason for a potential leave, students should consult with their Class Dean as early as possible about their plans for a leave. Follow the link for more information about Leaves & Withdrawals.
Class Deans review courses towards the Multicultural Requirement. To request a course to be reviewed, students must fill out a Multicultural Requirement form.
Fall & Spring Semesters
Registration overview provides:
- registration dates and deadlines
- information about PE, Independent Study, and Thesis Registration
- links to detailed instructions, FAQs and other resources
Summer Session
Follow the link for information about Summer Session registration and enrollment policy.
Wintersession
Several 100 level language courses are offered on-campus during Wintersession each year. Follow the link for more information for On-Campus Wintersession courses.
Wellesley normally offers opportunities for a variety of travel courses. If interested in a travel course, students should contact the instructors directly.
Cross-Registration with Babson, Brandeis, Olin and MIT
Cross-Registration information for current Wellesley students wishing to study at one of our partnering schools:
- Babson College
- Brandeis University
- Franklin Olin College of Engineering
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and for students from these institutions looking to take courses at Wellesley College.
Waitlists
Students who are unable to register for a course but are interested in taking it may be able to join a Waitlist.
Useful Workday instructions and documentation for students are available in the MyWellesley Portal under the Student Self-Service tab.
Academic History
Students can refer to their full Academic History (course record history) in Workday.
Academic Progress Report
NEW >>> The Workday Academic Progress Report (APR) is a student tool used to track progress toward the completion of general degree requirements.
Check the Office of International Studies (OIS) website if interested in Study Abroad opportunities.
Check our website for Departmental Honors and Thesis Process information and timeline, Latin Honors information and eligibility criteria, as well as information, deadlines and FAQs for the Levitt and Schiff Fellowships.
Order an official Transcript through the MyWellesley Portal under the Administrivia tab.
Current students can access their Unofficial Transcript (Grade Report) in Workday in the Academics portlet.
Find information about AP and IB credit and transferring credit from other institutions.
Refer to the Transfer of Credit page to access the instructions on how to fill out and submit a Transfer of Credit form for review. Please make sure to read through the Transfer of Credit Guidelines to find out what kinds of courses are eligible to transfer to Wellesley and what other rules apply.
Address Change: students can now change their address directly in Workday. Instructions are available under the Student Self-Service tab in the MyWellesley Portal.
Students who are undergoing a name change should refer to Wellesley's Student Name Policy and read through the instructions on how to go about requesting a Name Change.