<p>I am definitely not the expert on the Davis program, but I can answer a few questions. One, Wellesley definitely does have year-round dorms for Davis scholars. However, spaces are limited and to get in year-round housing you must have quote “NO OTHER OPTIONS FOR HOUSING”. I don’t know how hard it is to get that housing; according to the website you would be getting third (out of five) priority, first going to those with medical needs and second going towards continuing Davis scholars. I am not sure what you mean with “how hard is it for a non-traditional age student to settle in Wellesley” but I assume you mean housing. Housing (and everything in general) in Wellesley is pretty pricey. Although some students do live off campus in Wellesley, most who live off-campus live in Cambridge, I think. If you are really worried about being put into 9 month housing, be aware that summer housing is available at Wellesley for all students, including Davis Scholars (although it would be less convenient than year-round housing, since you’d have to move out of your room and move back in). I found all of these answers by going to the Davis scholar page and looking under housing: </p>
<p>[Wellesley</a> College, Nontraditional Student Website: Davis Degree Program](<a href=“http://www.wellesley.edu/NSP/davisProgram.html]Wellesley”>http://www.wellesley.edu/NSP/davisProgram.html)</p>
<p>Cars are allowed for all students except for first-years; it is not clear if “first year” Davis Scholars would be allowed to have their cars but I would guess that they are (especially since class year status for Davis scholars is much more malleable). </p>
<p>We definitely do have on-campus jobs, although I am not sure what the policy for Davis Scholars is. I will say that if you do need a job and couldn’t find one on-campus, you would probably be able to find one within pretty easy walking distance of campus (10-20 minutes) in the town of Wellesley, working at Starbucks or a shoe or clothing store or something. </p>
<p>I hope this helped some! Feel free to call the admissions office to get more clarification.</p>