Last January, 614 students enrolled in Virginia Wesleyan’s annual Winter Session. This impressive number encompasses about half of
our traditional full-time student population, and it’s no mystery why.
Here are some of the many benefits of this three-week credit-bearing
term taking place January 4-26.
Passion: Winter Session
allows for focus on a single academic subject without distraction from
other courses or commitments. Students enjoy the concentrated format,
and faculty have the opportunity to design and try something new and
different.
Productivity: Winter Session is an excellent
opportunity for students to either get ahead or catch up in their
coursework—and sometimes it can even play a critical role in timely
degree completion. In addition to four-credit courses, it provides
supplemental one-credit courses as well as non-credit workshops and
experiences. It can also be a great time to start a double major or pick
up a minor.
Practicality: Students enrolled full time for
the fall and spring semesters may take up to five credits during Winter
Session without charge beyond a $225 registration and any associated
materials and travel expenses. Read more about the affordability of Winter Session.
Play:
Winter Session features a series of special events, lectures and
eclectic performances, most of which are free and open to the public.
Registration
is still open for Winter Session and will remain open through the first
day of classes on January 4 (with the exception of travel courses
carrying earlier deadlines). I encourage interested students to speak to
their academic advisors if they'd like to participate.
Special
thanks to Dr. Susan Wansink, Director of Winter Session and Professor of
German, for coordinating this outstanding offering that both
complements and strengthens Virginia Wesleyan's academic program. I urge
all faculty and staff to continue exploring ways that we might expand
this valuable program in the future.
