D.C. Winter Seminars

Earn academic credit during your winter break!

Catch a glimpse of the DC Winter Seminars Experience!

Spend part of your winter break in the heart of our nation's capital! The D.C. Winter Seminars let you earn 3 W&M credits while exploring the nation’s capital. You’ll take part in interactive discussions led by a W&M professor, connect with experts and guest speakers, and gain real-world insights through networking and unique D.C. experiences. It’s a fast-paced, immersive way to learn, grow, and make the most of your break.

The 2026 D.C. Winter Seminars will be held in a single session, from January 5-16, 2026.

See below for the courses that will be held over the 2026 Winter Seminars:

• American Democracy Under Threat - GOVT 391 (COLL 350)
• Building Trust Through Diplomacy - GOVT 391 (COLL 300)
• Digging Deep: Plants, People and the Eco-archaeology of Agriculture - INTR 390 (COLL 300)
• Foreign Economic Policy - GOVT 391 (COLL 300)
• Identity, Power, and Profit - BUAD 433 (COLL 350)
• People-Centered Conservation & Climate Solutions - CONS 440 (COLL 300)

Apply to Winter Seminars today!

Questions?

Contact Program Coordinator [[catherine, Catherine Stapleton]], or call (757) 221-4062 for more information about the D.C. Winter Seminars.