On any given weekend, there's a registered party on campus—that is, one sanctioned by the College, with tip servers enforcing a 21+ three-drink maximum. There are strict rules prohibiting on-campus entrance fees for Wellesley students, so you can drink and party-hop for free. On-campus parties vary greatly in quality, and it depends on what kind of scene you're looking for. The biggest party of the year is Dyke Ball, a huge gender-bending blowout bringing in students from all over Boston.
Punch's Alley Pub in the Wang Campus Center is a licensed oasis in the dry town of Wellesley and sponsors frequent shows, ranging from folk to punk rock, that are very popular on Thursday nights for "Pub Night." The societies—nerdy versions of sororities that sponsor lectures, cultural events, and, of course, parties—hold several parties a semester. Again, quality varies, though they do tend to attract off-campus frat-boy types. WZLY, the campus radio station, holds several parties a year where indie boys and girls rock out. In terms of private parties, they're usually small. If not, they tend to get broken up early by the ever-vigilant campus police. Some spots for larger, casual parties are Lake House and various clandestine outdoor spots around campus, including the fire pit by the Campus Center. Most students will tell you to head into Boston for good parties, but depending on your group of friends, it's possible to stay on campus and have a good time. The off-campus party scene is usually at Harvard, MIT, or Babson for a more co-ed environment with much looser rules (if any) on drinking and noise levels.
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Nightlife at Wellesley College
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Not Much Nightlife on Campus
Occassionally there are parties or other events, but if you are into partying, its a much popular option to take the senate bus and get off campus. Due to Wellesley's close proximity to other schools and their nightlife, the campus tends to quiet down about ten on an average school night.
Dec 26, 2011
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Nightlife at Wellesley College
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Takes Effort
It requires planning and coordination to get off campus with friends, but there are also plenty of fun and decently attended events on campus.
Dec 15, 2011
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Nightlife at Wellesley College
C
Meh.
So, before finals there's a party on campus every week or every other week. Generally, you go with your gal pals or the creepers come. They can be fun, but be warned that security isn't as good as you'd like. There's also the Pub which has a dance party every Thursday from 10-2. You can go into Boston, as well, but it might be a hassle.
Dec 13, 2011
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