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The Gordon Career Center works with you early, often, and for life.

We want to ensure your success – whatever that means to you.

Wesleyan students pursue a wide variety of professions via top employers and graduate programs. Our annual acceptance rates for law and medical schools far exceed the national averages.

Career outcomes

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Enjoy access to thousands of internships and the opportunity to receive course credit – or even a grant to offset summer expenses.

Meet grant recipients

Wesleyan Connection coverage of intern experiences

Our robust campus and local employment opportunities let you build valuable skills without leaving Middletown. Enjoy access to 2000+ positions in research centers, art galleries, administrative offices and more.

Campus jobs

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200+ career programs a year expose you to the wide breadth of opportunities available – regardless of major.

See program highlights

Learn about WesLink

Partnerships with outside providers allow you to develop practical skills employers are looking for today.

Coursera

Forage

HBS CORe Online

Parker Dewey

Wall Street Prep

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Our affiliated courses help you reflect on what is important to you and articulate your vision of success.

Career classes

Career advisors will work with you from day one to define your interests and develop a plan to meet your goals. Our staff are trained in identity-aware advising and have specialized knowledge of a variety of professions.

Meet career advisors

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Hundreds of alumni participate in our programs annually, giving you regular access to industry professionals.

See alumni profiles

Learn how this alum went from chemistry major to chef, content creator, and TV personality.