Winter Session
Important Things to Know
Undergraduate Winter Session classes in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 4-week, fully online courses offered during the winter break.
Winter 2025-2026 classes begin Dec. 15, 2025 and end Jan. 16, 2025. There will be no class between Dec. 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026.
Winter Session 2025-2026 classes count toward both your Spring 2026 enrollment for financial aid purposes and your full or part-time student status. If you plan to enroll in over 20 hours during Winter Session and Spring 2026 combined, you will need to complete a request to enroll in excess hours. Students are strongly recommended to consult their advisors prior to submitting this form.
Tuition and fees for Winter Session will be calculated together with your total Spring 2026 enrollment. No additional fees apply for Winter Session enrollment outside your normal tuition and fees assessment. Winter Session occurs before financial aid refunds are dispersed, meaning that students should expect to pay out of pocket for books and other expenses until funds are issued at the start of Spring 2026.
Winter Session classes are counted as any other course for determining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid. Remember to consider this carefully before dropping/withdrawing from a winter course.
Contact the College Online at thecollegeonline@ku.edu with any questions or for more information.
Winter Session Courses
| Course Number | Section Number | Course Title | Course Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAAS 104 | 45849 | Intro African-American Studies | AE41, SBS |
| AMS 332 | 54221 | United States in Global Context | AE42, GLBC |
| CLSX 332 | 54256 | Medical Terminology: Greek & Latin Roots | AH, GE3H |
| CLSX 332 | 46815 | Medical Terminology: Greek & Latin Roots | AH, GE3H |
| FREN 150 | 49431 | French - Zombies, Aliens, Monsters | GE11, GLBC |
| GEOL 301 | 46574 | Introduction to Oceanography | GE3N |
| POLS 110 | 56987 | Introduction to U.S. Politics | GE3S, SBS |
| POLS 371 | 56986 | United States Foreign Policy | n/a |
| WGSS 101 | 53582 | Intro Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies | AE41, SBS |
| WGSS 327 | 53584 | Perspectives in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | GE3H, H, HL |
Winter Session Frequently Asked Questions
Catch up, get ahead, knock out a KU Core requirement - all solid reasons to take a winter session class! Receive credit for taking a 4-week, online course during your winter break. Find out more about KU's online offerings.
Winter Session is open to any and all students interested in any of the classes offered. You can find a list of classes below. Due to the accelerated pace of winter classes, students are advised to only enroll in one class per Winter Session.
The College Online reserves seats in Winter Session classes for fully online students and students facing graduation hardships. If you find you cannot enroll in a Winter Session class and you are not a senior, or have other extenuating circumstances, you can join the waitlist.
Seniors needing to enroll in order to be eligible for graduation are advised to do so immediately upon Spring 2026 enrollment opening. If you are a senior and are unable to enroll in a course you need in order to be eligible for graduation, please speak with your advisor about requesting a permission code. Note that while we will try to accommodate the needs of students, seats are not guaranteed.
Find available classes by searching for the course in Enroll and Pay, and choosing the section with the Class Number in the table above. Classes can also be found through Schedule of Classes by limiting search to "only sections that are not full term" and then looking for the dates that correspond to the winter session.