Planning & Scheduling
Dates
The 2026 D.C. Winter Seminars will run from Monday, January 5, 2026 to Thursday, January 15, 2026
Faculty Responsibilities
When teaching a course in the D.C. Winter Seminars, you are technically teaching a three credit course in the FALL semester (W&M does not have an official winter/January term). You will be responsible for teaching three prep-classes during the fall semester on campus in Williamsburg.
D.C. Winter Seminars Planning Timeline
January | Seminar courses confirmed for the following January |
Late August | Student applications open |
Early September | Campus Information Session for interested students |
Late September | Applications close |
Early October | Student offers extended |
Early or Mid-January | Move-in, orientation, and academic overview/prep session |
10 days in January | Classes 9:00am - 5:00pm (one day reserved for snow make ups) |
Mid- or Late January | Last day of class, move-out |