Wintersession at Wellesley is a special time, when students may choose to be at the College to pursue a course or project, try an internship, work, participate in team sports training, or simply enjoy the beauty of the Wellesley campus and a New England winter, without the pressures of schedules and deadlines. Resident students who are enrolled for second semester may occupy their rooms for all or part of this time. Many students choose to prepare their own meals in residence hall kitchens.
Courses are varied, and there are offerings for credit as well as non-credit.
The non-credit courses vary in subject matter from auto mechanics to sharpening writing skills, and are taught by students, staff and professors. A variety of informative, recreational and entertaining programs are also offered in January. Jr. Birthday Remembrance, a New York City bus trip and movies at Collins Cinema. Wellesley students are encouraged to participate in the many short courses and activities offered in that program. Regular bus service continues between the two campuses.