<p>I was accepted to the January Program at Wash U...Something I didn't know existed until I got my letter. Has anyone else been accepted in January instead of the Fall? It is a group of about 40 students who start in January after pursuing their own interests (an internship, study abroad, etc.) during the fall. If I decide to do this, I will still earn enough credits to graduate with my class in May of 2013.</p>
<p>Does anyone have additional information about this program? It seems like a really great opportunity. Thanks</p>
<p>My letter said I will have to go to Freshman Summer Academic program for five weeks in order to get enough credits to graduate on time…I don’t have the option of attending the first fall semester, I will go do something else, but I will start in January.</p>
<p>Apparently this is available because there are always upper classmen studying abroad, so there is extra room on campus starting in January.</p>
<p>I was surprised that no one ever mentioned this program at any information sessions…</p>
<p>Depending on the number of hours you take each semester, it is certainly possible. I know of quite a few people who could have graduated at the end of junior year without taking summer classes.</p>
<p>Hey! It is good to meet someone else in the J Prog. The way I see it, if you have any AP credits or transfer credits you can tag in then you should be pretty much okay. Personally I have around 15 AP credits not counting this years tests along with 6 other actual WUStL credits that I am going to be using. </p>
<p>While I was a little disappointed at first I think a seven month summer sounds pretty awesome. I think I might try to intern for my senator or representative in D.C. or travel abroad and back pack around. Worst case scenario I’ll get a job and live the high life in my home town for a few more months before moving off to StL. </p>
<p>I’d love to hear more on your thoughts about the program though; I’m probably going to take them up on their offer (WU is the school for me - I found that out at their summer program). Hope we get to know each other more. =D</p>
<p>Just curious, is it something you applied for, and is it an optional thing? Or is it like “Either you come in January… or you don’t come at all?”</p>
<p>Hey! I was definitely surprised at this offer, but the more I think about it, the more I agree with you that it is a great chance to do something really cool in the fall.</p>
<p>Did you earn your WUSTL credits during the high school summer program? What made you know it was the school for you? I visited campus a few months ago and I really liked it. I was just so excited and shocked to get in!!</p>
<p>Two other girls that I know of were accepted at my school, but neither was to the JProg…Do you know of anyone else?</p>
<p>To ZFanatic -
It’s a January or nothing deal, and I didn’t apply separately. I wasn’t even aware of it, but I guess everyone is automatically considered.</p>
<p>I suspected that I might want to look into it because they have a great classical history program, so I decided to check it out through the Summer Scholars. I took two courses and spent five weeks there in the summer and I have to say that it was the best time of my life. The entire staff is amazingly friendly even though they knew I was a high school student just … kinda playing college. The campus is amazing (as you must have seen on your trip) and the resources there are great. It really just feels like the right college for me. I think it all comes down to the way a certain college feels. It’s that “fit factor” so many admissions reps talk about. </p>
<p>To be honest, it’s a bit weird- they have all the jprogs live in the village spring semester away from the rest of the underclassmen.
Other than that, they seem to adjust really quickly.</p>
<p>Also, I don’t think everyone is considered- I think it’s just those who are applying for artsci.
I doubt they would choose someone to be a jprog if their intended major was something like engineering or art since there are several classes that need to be taken freshmen year that are only offered fall semester.</p>
<p>I think you are right about the artsci thing. It is unique at Wash U though, because I know at schools like Middlebury you have to apply separately for a late start. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t want to live separately from all the other underclassmen! I think I’m going to call someone on Monday to get some of my questions answered. </p>
<p>While living away from the others sounds bad I can guarantee that the village is pretty awesome. Most dorms over there are singles with bathrooms shared with one other person. Plus the village has one of the best eateries on campus (with exceptions being the new Danforth Center and maybe one in the south 40). It’s also not all that far from everyone else (just up some stairs, past frat row, the field, and under the bridge). Yeah Cornerstone might be a bit further but hey - small price to pay for living the high life.</p>
<p>Hey guys!
I’m a current JProg this year and just thought I’d put in my two cents, although some of my friends will be calling you shortly to tell you more about the program (they are jprog peer advisors). After having been at WashU for a couple months now, I can definitely say that it was worth the wait. I fell in love with WashU after doing the summer scholars program and I was disappointed at first when I found out I would have to wait to come to the school. I was also upset that the program seemed to be so secret and hidden. I knew a few other schools had such programs - USC, Univ. of Maryland, Cornell guaranteed transfer), etc. but had no idea it even existed at WashU. Fortunately though, it worked out for me. I ended up interning for my senator in D.C. and living in dorm-style living on Capitol Hill and had a fabulous time. I found that most kids in the program were happier if they had a fulfilling fall experience- so definitely explore your options. And I love being at WashU now. The village is really nice and has amazing food. The disadvantage is that it is kinda far away from the other freshmen, but it’s not a huge deal. Although you don’t get the “freshman floor” experience, the other JProgs kind of fill that role for you. And you can definitely graduate on time. It helps too if you have transfer/AP/Summer scholars/FSAP credit. There are even a few art students who are JProgs and they seem to be doing fine. You can even do pre-med if you want. Anyway, if you have any questions or anything feel free to ask or message me. I know what you’re going through and would be happy to help you out Also, as a side note, the first girl who responded to my thread last year about being a JProg is now my current suitemate. We had no idea at the time if we were even going to do the program, but we met at FSAP (which I highly recommend) and became friends.</p>
<p>Hey is the Village housing like Lopata? that’s where I stayed at for HSSP… and it was absolutely fantastic! also are student tech services located in Village basement year round or just during summer? if so that would be a pretty nice perk to have I’d imagine.</p>
<p>Yes, the village is very similar to Lopata. They are mostly 4 person suites with a hallway and two bathrooms. There are four floors, and they try to put all the JProgs on the same floor, or at least most of them (this year most of us are on the third floor, with three suites on the fourth floor and one suite on the second floor). Student Tech Services (STS) does not stay in the basement year- round, at least it isn’t there now lol. Also, since the summer the computer lab was turned into a game room with a pool table, a high def television, and a few couches (I was so surprised to come back in January and se the changes). A smaller computer lab is a couple rooms down and just has 2 computers with a laser printer. But, at the beginning of the semester STS gives you an info packet and you can put a doorhanger on your door and they come around to help kids set up internet and what not during the first week. I believe each dorm also has a designated STS person who can come help after that point.</p>
<p>Thank you for the information, Sparkle28swim. My daughter was offered admission to the January program, too. As a mom, I love the idea of a 7-month hiatus before starting college. What a wonderful opportunity! If I were in charge, everyone would take a break after high school to stop and smell the flowers.</p>
<p>But my daughter is an architecture major. My understanding of the architecture program is that it has a very structured curriculum that has to be done in order. How can she catch up with her fellow freshman if she misses the fall core curriculum courses? </p>
<p>Anyone else out there with a January architecture acceptance? Anyone know anything about this?</p>
<p>You should call the people in the information you received and ask them specific details. From what I know about WU, though, they want everyone to be on the typical 4 year graduation plan and wouldn’t have a program that inherently delays people.</p>
<p>They wouldn’t have the program if it was likely your daughter would graduate behind or not on time. I am sure they structured it so that she will take the classes she needs and won’t graduate late. She’ll probably be able to study abroad, too, which a huge proportion of WU Arch students do.</p>
<p>None of the current JProgs are architecture students, so I’m not sure how that will work. I woud definitely call the admissions officers listed on the acceptance letter and get more details bout how the January Program will work for your daughter.</p>
<p>they do actually accept people from other schools. Im a jprog in the art school as well as a bunch of my friends, and im pretty sure there are jprogs from additional schools too.</p>
Also, as a side note, the first girl who responded to my thread last year about being a JProg is now my current suitemate. We had no idea at the time if we were even going to do the program, but we met at FSAP (which I highly recommend) and became friends.</p>