Get excited for Wintersession ‘26
1.12 – 1.25 2026
“It’s clear the Princeton University community is embracing Wintersession as a time to use their hands and minds in different ways than they might during the school year,” says Judy Jarvis, executive director for the Office of Campus Engagement.
Now in its fourth year, the two-week winter break program focuses on the joy of learning, exploring new subjects and fostering connections. Wintersession allows members of the University community to share their academic, professional and personal passions with others, and to take on the roles of both teachers and students.
Except by Emily Aronson, Office of Communications
Our Impact
Learn more about our impact on our Princeton community.
See what everyone has to say
“I enjoyed coming up with a curriculum, designing the course, and purchasing materials. I truly felt that I was in charge of the course.”
— Undergrad Student
“Free meals and the chance to connect with other graduate students about research (and other things) over meals – we talked about ideas for projects, shared information, and more! This was important, especially because PhD programs can be very isolating in the later years of the program when you are working alone on your own research.”
— Graduate Student
“Having such a wide variety of topics to choose from, and especially having a topic that I had a very strong interest in to begin with. My participation helped me feel more confident and determined to move forward with going back to school.”
— Staff/Faculty Member
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