<p>hmm. i couldn’t really find the answer…just this on the faq page (<a href=“http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/applying/faq.html):%5B/url%5D”>http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/applying/faq.html):</a></p>
<p>Is it possible to defer enrollment at Wesleyan for one year if I am admitted?</p>
<p>Yes. Deferred enrollment requests must be submitted in writing and approved by June 1st. Upon approval, Wesleyan will grant deferred admission for one year. Typically, 20 to 25 students are granted deferred matriculation in each class. In order to obtain approval, applicants must submit a plan for their “gap year.” Students granted a deferral cannot make any further admission applications to other institutions or enroll full time in any other institution of higher education. Interested students must also submit their Admitted Student YES Response Form and $250 admission deposit by May 1st. Once the student’s request for deferment is received and, if approved, a formal letter acknowledging their deferred status will be sent.</p>
<p>it seems like a pretty strict process, but i’d call. maybe you could send a letter explaining your extenuating circumstances or something.</p>