Last January, 609 students enrolled in Virginia Wesleyan’s annual Winter
Session. This impressive number encompasses almost 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 3-25.
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. View our unique Winter Session course offerings.
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, Winter Session 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:
Degree-seeking students enrolled full time for the fall and spring
semesters may take up to five credits during Winter Session for $250.
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 3 (with the exception of travel courses
carrying earlier deadlines). I encourage interested students to speak to
their academic advisors or log on to Web Advisor to register.
Special
thanks to Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson, Director of Summer and Winter
Session and Associate Professor of Biology, for coordinating this
outstanding offering that both complements and strengthens Virginia
Wesleyan's academic program.
