Skip to main content

SDSU Winter Session

Dec. 18, 2025-Jan. 15, 2026

Leverage your winter break to accelerate your education. With Winter Session classes you can make up ground towards graduation, return to school, or explore a new area of interest. Add your name and email to the form on the right to receive an email when registration opens.

Learn More

This intensive session between the fall and spring semesters offers online courses from SDSU’s degree programs. Anyone can enroll in these online winter break classes — current SDSU students, students from other colleges and universities, high school graduates, and working professionals.

Key Dates

Registration Period

9/22/25 – 12/16/25

Drop Deadline

12/17/25 (for full refund)
12/19/25 (for 65% refund)

Winter Session Term

Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 15, 2026

Students are limited to 3 units during Winter Session. Courses are fully online.

Winter Session courses are accelerated and rigorous in terms of format and timeline; please plan accordingly to dedicate sufficient time in your schedule.

Student Stories

“Enrolling in a winter course allowed me to stay on track for my graduation date without overloading myself during my first semester at SDSU. Additionally, I was doing a study abroad program for nine days in January and this Global Campus course allowed me to take the class and participate in study abroad at the same time.”

Desiree, Hospitality

“The courses are online, making it easier to schedule hours of studying and watching the lectures, which essentially allowed me to enjoy my winter break but also be responsible. I learned to use my time management and organization skills.”

Valentina, Undergraduate

Course List

Steps to Register:

Register and Pay: After receiving your confirmation email, you can register and pay for courses through my.SDSU.
Student Information

Submit the Registration Form: As early as September 22nd you can submit the Winter Session registration form to begin the process.

Receive Confirmation: Within 2-3 business days, you will receive a confirmation email from SDSU Global Campus at your SDSU email address (or personal email if you aren’t an SDSU student).

Review Course List: Review the available courses.

Courses

Offering CodeCourse TitleGE/Other RequirementsUnits
ACCTG 201 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting3
ACCTG 331Intermediate Accounting I3
ACCTG 332Federal Income Taxation3
ACCTG 333Accounting Information Systems3
ACCTG 334Intermediate Accounting II3
ACCTG 503Federal Taxation of Individuals3
ACCTG 505Fraud Examination3
AFRAS 170BAfro-American HistoryAmer Institutions: Amer History & California Gov, Ethnic Studies3
AFRAS 380African Americans in the US Justice SystemExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, Cultural Diversity3
AFRAS 421Black Urban ExperienceExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, Cultural Diversity3
ANTH 439Cultural Comparison Through FilmExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, Cultural Diversity3
ART 133Modern MakingGE Area 3A: Arts3
ASTR 310AstrobiologyExplorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning3
BA 300Ethical Decision Making in Business1
BA 310Foundations of Business in a Global Environment1
BA 323Fundamentals of Finance3
CFD 135Principles of Family DevelopmentGE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science3
CHEM 571Topics in Environmental Chemistry – Sustainable Environmental Chemistry3
CIV E 444Applied Hydraulics3
CIV E 465Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures3
CJ 497Investigation and Report3
COMM 245Interpersonal CommunicationGE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Science3
COMM 321Intro to Health CommExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science3
COMM 371Intercultural CommunicationExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, Cultural Diversity3
DANCE 101Dance InfluencersGE Area 3A: Arts3
DANCE 281Dance, Identity, Pop CultureGE Area 3A: Arts3
ECON 201Statistical MethodsGE Area 2: Math/Quantitative Reasoning3
ECON 321Intermediate Microeconomics3
ECON 455Environmental Economics3
ENS 222Medical Terminology3
ENS 331Exercise and Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and PerformanceExplorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning3
ENS 437AAdaptive Fitness Clinic In-personFACE TO FACE ON CAMPUS1
ENV S 301Energy and the EnvironmentExplorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning3
FIN 240The Legal Environment of Business3
HIST 100Early World HistoryGE Area 3B: Humanities3
HUM 411Understanding EvilExplorations: Arts & Humanities, Cultural Diversity3
JMS 300Principles of Journalism3
MGT 358Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship3
MUSIC 345Music Cultures of the WorldExplorations: Arts & Humanities3
NURS 253Stress and Human Health3
NUTR 201Fundamentals of Nutrition3
PA 315 Management of the Federal Government3
PHIL 120Introduction to LogicGE Area 2: Math/Quantitative Reasoning3
PHIL 140Philosophy of Technology & Human BehaviorGE Area 3B: Humanities3
PHIL 329 Social EthicsExplorations: Arts & Humanities3
PHIL 332Environmental EthicsExplorations: Arts & Humanities3
PHIL 339Philosophy and Video GamesExplorations: Arts & Humanities3
POL S 321State PoliticsExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, American Institutions3
PSFA 305WWriting for Careers in Professional Studies and Fine ArtsGWAR3
PSY 117Health, Happiness, and Success3
PSY 340Social PsychologyExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science3
PSY 350Abnormal Psychology3
REL S 411Understanding EvilExplorations: Arts & Humanities, Cultural Diversity3
RTM 103Surfing and ScienceGE Area 5A: Physical Science3
RTM 404Cross-Cultural Perspectives in TourismExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science, Cultural Diversity3
RWS 305WWriting in Various SettingsGWAR3
SOC 101Introduction to SociologyGE Area 4: Social & Behavioral Science3
SOC 102Introduction to Social ProblemsGE Area 4: Social & Behavioral Science3
SOC 330Cultural and Historical Origins of SurfingExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science3
SOC 450Social ChangeExplorations: Social & Behavioral Science3
SUST 332Environmental EthicsExplorations: Arts & Humanities3

Course descriptions and prerequisite requirements may be found by searching the online SDSU General Catalog.

Student Information

Please see the requirements and policies below to ensure you’re getting the most out of Winter Session.

Course Prerequisites

Course prerequisites are listed in the SDSU General Catalog. It’s your responsibility to ensure that you meet all course prerequisites prior to registering for a class. Failure to meet course prerequisites will not be accepted as a justification for a refund of fees.

Winter Session Credit

Credit earned during Winter Session is considered resident credit and included in your SDSU grade point average. All grades are also included in your SDSU transcripts.

Graduate students registering for 500 level and above courses for graduate credit must receive approval from their Graduate Advisor BEFORE registering.

Fees And Payment

Winter Session fees are currently $336 per unit. Please note that this price may be subject to change.

Fees are due 2 business days after completing your registration. Failure to complete payment will result in being dropped from the course.

Click here for more information on our payment and drop policy.

Financial Aid Information

No separate financial aid is available for Winter Session. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for any FA related questions.

Open Door

Enrollment is open to current SDSU students, students from other colleges and universities, high school graduates, and working professionals. International students already admitted to SDSU may enroll, but students from other institutions have to maintain their visa status at their home institution and have to meet the SDSU TOEFL requirement (currently, a passing score is 80 iBT/550 paper or higher).

Disqualified Students

Undergraduate students who have been disqualified from SDSU will not be allowed to attend Winter Session or classes through the SDSU Global Campus Special Sessions until one year from the date of their disqualification. Graduate students will not be allowed for one semester following disqualification.

Unit Limitation

You may enroll in a maximum of 3 units during Winter Session.

General Education Requirements

Some courses fulfill General Education (GE) requirements as shown in the SDSU General Catalog.

Academic Advising

SDSU Global Campus Academic Advisors do not provide advising services to Winter Session students. Students who are enrolled at SDSU or another university and taking Winter Session courses should consult as needed with the academic advisors at their home institutions.

SDSU Nondiscrimination Policy

The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, or religion in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Equity in Higher Education Act, prohibit such discrimination. For more information, please see the SDSU Nondiscrimination Policy.

Winter Session Questions?

If you have questions about registering for a Winter Session course or about your current Winter Session registration status, please contact the Global Campus Registration team at enrollment.global@sdsu.edu.

Additional Information

For additional information, please email recruiter.global@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-7700.