One of the most frequently asked questions the admissions staff hears from prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors is: "What kind of student chooses Wells?" 

Your academic success and satisfaction depends on finding a college environment that enables you to achieve your goals, provides a balance of challenge and support that is right for you, and gives you opportunities for involvement in campus life that match your interests – from athletics to student government.

Wells offers a rigorous curriculum and students develop close relationships with faculty members, often partnering together on research projects. In seminar-style classes, you are a full participant in learning and it is expected you will share your ideas in lively discussions. 

A Wells education makes strong connections between classroom learning and experience. You have numerous internship options and opportunities for community service. The college has an excellent record of placing students in top graduate and professional schools. 

Wells is a close-knit learning community with a multitude of organizations and activities. You have abundant opportunities for involvement and leadership that are simply not possible at larger schools. If this is the kind of learning environment in which you think you can excel, please learn more about us! 
 
You can find out a great deal about Wells on the Internet. We also invite you to plan a campus visit so you can meet our students and faculty and learn firsthand about our community. Additionally, to receive more information about Wells, including a viewbook, please complete the Request for Information form. 

We welcome students of every origin, both women and men, to all the privileges, programs, and activities available at Wells. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, national or ethnic origin. Ours is, by design, as diverse a community as possible.

Last updated 02/07/2007