Wesleyan University is known for the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs. Students from around the world pursue classroom studies, research projects, and co-curricular interests in ways that are demanding and intensely rewarding. Wesleyan University is dedicated to providing an education in the liberal arts that is characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.