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Wellesley is one of the most academically challenging colleges in the country. With its rich history and established reputation for academic excellence, Wellesley provides students with a comprehensive liberal arts education. It is ranked fourth in the nation among liberal arts colleges in the 2006 U.S. News & World Report survey and is widely acknowledged as the college that best provides an education for women.

	If you're considering a visit to Wellesley, please think about joining us for one of our 2006 Fall Programs:

	Fall Open Campus: October 9 (Monday, Columbus Day)

	*ALANA Fall Open Campus: October 15-16** (Sunday-Monday) An overnight program for students of color (*African American, Latina/Hispanic, Asian American, Native American)

	Fall Online Chats: Want to learn more about life at Wellesley? About what it's like to attend a women's college? We invite high school seniors to chat online with Wellesley students. Schedule, details, and how to register.

	Click here to see a Wellesley representative in your area this fall.

Visit us. See Fall Schedule below.
The Admission Office is located in Weaver House, on College Road between Stone-Davis Hall and the College Club. Please follow signs for Admission Parking.

Why consider a women's college?
Check out many excellent reasons.

Women in the sciences
Learn about the extraordinary opportunities in the sciences at Wellesley.

A helicopter view of campus
Enjoy a glimpse of the Wellesley campus by helicopter. (QuickTime.)

Student Life
Learn about life on campus, browse Boston-area events in Women About Town and see student and faculty events on the Campus Calendar.

A young Wellesley alumna
Now in medical school, she reflects on her Wellesley experience (pdf file)

October 2006
Weekday tours are held Monday–Friday at 9, 10, and 11 am and 1, 2, and 3 pm. Information sessions are held Monday-Friday at 9 am and 1 pm, unless otherwise noted. Interviews available by appointment. Please call 781-283-2270 to schedule.
October weekdays	Overnight visits and lunch visits for high school seniors by appointment. Class visits available on a drop-in basis for high school juniors and seniors.	Overnight visits available Monday - Thursday (except Monday, October 9). Lunch visits available Monday - Friday. Please call two weeks in advance to schedule, 781-283-2270
Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, 28	Open 8:30 am - 12:30 pm	Tours @ 9, 10, and 11 am
Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day)	Fall Open Campus for high school seniors	Tours and info sessions will be offered during Fall Open Campus. Please watch our website for information and the online registration link.
Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day)	Davis Degree Program Campus Day for prospective students over 24 years of age	Please watch our website for information and the online registration link.
Sunday, October 15 - Monday, October 16	ALANA Fall Open Campus for students of color	Please watch our website for information and the online registration link.
Tuesday, October 24	Tanner Conference	No tours, class, lunch or overnight visits

November 2006
Weekday tours are held Monday–Friday at 9, 10, and 11 a. and 1, 2, and 3 pm. No information sessions in November. Interviews available by appointment. Please call 781-283-2270 to schedule.
November weekdays	Overnight visits and lunch visits for high school seniors by appointment. Class visits available on a drop-in basis for high school juniors and seniors.	Overnight visits available Monday-Thursday. Lunch visits available Monday-Friday. Please call two weeks in advance to schedule.
Saturday, November 4, 11, 18		Open 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Tours @ 9, 10, and 11 am
Thursday, November 16	Overnight visits end
Wednesday, November 22	No class visits or lunch visits	Limited tours. Please call 781-283-2270 to confirm tour schedule.
Thursday, November 23-Sunday, November 26	Thanksgiving Recess	Closed; No tours

Campus Tours
Student-guided campus tours are available to everyone. They generally last one hour. An appointment is not required, but we suggest that you call ahead of time to make sure tours are available on the day you plan to visit.

Campus Tour Schedule:
Monday – Friday: Year-round: 9, 10, 11 a.m.; 1, 2, 3 p.m. Saturday* : September 9-mid-May: 9, 10, 11 a.m. (*When the College is open. See the above schedule.)

Please note: There will be no tours when the Board of Admission is closed. During exam periods and breaks, tours depend on student availability. The Admission Office is closed on Saturdays in the summer and will reopen the Saturday following Labor Day.

Information Sessions
An appointment is not necessary, but you should plan to arrive in the Board of Admission lobby in Weaver House about 10 minutes before the session begins.

Information Session Schedule:
Monday – Friday: April, June, July, August, October: 9 am and 1 pm.

Interview Information
A personal interview is not a required part of Wellesley's application process for most first-year applicants; however, we do strongly recommend it. An interview is required for transfer, accelerating, Davis Scholar, and postbaccalaureate candidates.

On-Campus Interviews
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday (September-May): 9 a.m. - noon
Please call or email us with your travel plans and interview availability two weeks before your visit. Interviews are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Because the College is closed at various times during the winter holidays, we encourage seniors who are requesting interview times in early or mid January to make arrangements by December 15.
Phone: 781-283-2270; Fax: 781-283-3678

Off-Campus Interviews
If you cannot easily visit the campus, we will arrange for an interview with an alumna interviewer near your hometown. Please complete the off-campus interview form.

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