Photo Tour of the Wellesley College Campus

Green Hall at Wellesley College

The iconic tower at Wellesley College is part of Green Hall, a building situated on the east side of the academic quad. The building houses administrative offices and foreign language programs. The building's red brick collegiate Gothic architecture can be found across the Wellesley campus.

Alumnae Hall at Wellesley College

Completed in 1923, Alumnae Hall houses Wellesley's largest auditorium. In the lower level is a large ballroom.

Beebe Hall at Wellesley College

Beebe Hall is one of the four residential buildings that make up the Hazard Quad. The campus has 21 residence halls, and new students will live among upper-class students.

The Wellesley Chapel

The Houghton Memorial Chapel on Wellesley College's campus features Tiffany stained glass windows. The building is used for church services, meetings, and select concerts. Wellesley's long tradition of "step singing" takes place on the stairs leading into the chapel.

A Gothic Doorway Under Green Hall at Wellesley College

Visitors exploring Wellesley's campus are often delighted to find lots of small paths and passageways such as the narrow stairway that terminates in this Gothic doorway under Green Hall.

The Tower of Green Hall at Wellesley College

Towering 182' over Wellesley College's academic quad, the tower of Green Hall houses a 32-bell carillon. Students frequently play the bells.

Lake Waban Viewed from the Wellesley Campus

Wellesley College is situated on the edge of Lake Waban. A walking path circles the lake, and walkers will find several picturesque seating areas such as these benches on the north shore.

Schneider at Wellesley College

Before the opening of the Wang Campus Center, Schneider was home to a popular dining area. Today the building houses the Wellesley College radio station, several student organizations and administrative offices.

The Science Center at Wellesley College

Wellesley students either love or hate the Science Center, although his controversy may end soon, for the building is undergoing extensive expansion and renovation. Built in 1977, it looks like no other building on campus. The lofty interior of the main building looks like the outdoors—complete with green floors, blue ceiling and the exterior of a brick building. Outside the building features concrete support beams, exposed elevator shafts, and lots of pipes.

The Science Center houses a science library as well as the departments of astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, math, physics and psychology.

Shakespeare House at Wellesley College

Shakespeare House is true to its name. The Tudor-style house is home to Wellesley's oldest continuing society, the Shakespeare Society. Students put on a performance of a Shakespeare play every semester.

Tower Court and Severance Hall at Wellesley College

Tower Court (on the right) and Severance Hall (on the left) are part of the Tower Court Complex, a popular residential complex at Wellesley College. The buildings are close to Lake Waban and Clapp Library. The hill on the left side of the photo is a favorite for sledding during the winter months, and the large oak trees are common across the campus.

The Wang Campus Center at Wellesley College

Wellesley College's recent and ambitious fund-raising campaign resulted in a total rebuilding of the west side of campus. Projects included an architecturally unique parking garage, restoration of wetlands, and the building of the Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center. The center is the result of a $25 million gift from Lulu and Anthony Wang. It was the largest gift by an individual ever given to a woman's college.

The Wang Campus Center houses the college bookstore, a large dining area, common spaces, and student mail services. If visiting, be sure to explore the building and try out all the unusual chairs in the lounge areas.