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Winter Session 2026 Registration is Now Open

Winter Session 2026: January 2 to 20

Register now for Winter Session. Winter Session is open to all students and community members.

Why take Winter Session classes?

  • Earn up to four units in three weeks
  • Apply credit toward your degree
  • Take many classes offered 100% online
  • Fulfill prerequisites

Who should take Winter Session?

  • Current SFSU students who want to earn credits during winter break to accelerate graduation
  • Prospective students looking to explore SFSU and complete prerequisites early
  • Community members interested in exploring new ideas or gaining new skills

Cost

  • $415 per unit (subject to change)
  • Same fee for California residents, out-of-state students and international visitors
  • Financial aid is not available

Winter Session Fee Deferment

Use your spring financial aid to cover Winter Session costs. If you are a matriculated SFSU student with sufficient financial aid, you can request a fee deferment and pay your Winter Session fees later.

Winter Session

Looking for professional development courses?

Visit the College of Professional & Global Education class schedule.

Business and Finance Students: Take FIN 350 and FIN 355 in Winter Session

Complete Your Requirements, Stay on Track

This winter, SFSU is offering two high-demand business courses to help students complete major requirements and stay on track for graduation.

Business Finance (FIN 350) and Investments (FIN 355) are available during Winter Session. Business Finance is required for all business majors, and Investments is required for finance majors. Both courses often fill quickly during fall and spring, making Winter Session a great option for students who need them to graduate on time.

Winter Session runs Jan. 2–20, 2026. Courses are open to current SFSU students and the public. You can earn up to 4 units in just three weeks and start the new year ahead.

Find Your Classes

Find your finance classes and register starting Oct. 31, 2025.

Winter Session Class Schedule

Get Ahead with Popular Winter Session Online Classes

Make Progress and Explore New Interests During Winter Session

Winter Session is the perfect time to earn credit and stay on track for graduation. In just a few weeks, you can complete high-demand classes that fulfill GE, major or GWAR requirements. Or you can take a class in a topic that interests you. These popular courses are fully online and open to all students.

Graduation Requirements

These popular classes help you meet GE or graduation requirements while exploring timely and meaningful topics.

Fun and Topical

Take a class that inspires you. These short courses let you explore new interests while earning credit.

GWAR

Fulfill your Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement and strengthen your professional writing skills.

Register Starting Oct. 31

Winter Session runs Jan. 2 – 20, 2026. Classes are open to current SFSU students and the public. Earn up to 4 units in three weeks and start the new year ahead.

Winter Session

Winter Session 2026 Information Table

Learn about Winter Session at our information table on the quad.

With Winter Session you can earn up to four units taking undergrad or graduate classes during winter break, and apply credit toward your degree. Courses will be offered January 2–20, 2026. Many online courses are offered.

Financial aid may be available for eligible matriculated SFSU students who request a winter fee deferment. See Winter Session Fee Deferment on the Winter Session page.

Winter Session

Winter Session 2026 Information Session

Take advantage of Winter Session to stay on track or get ahead. This three-week session between fall and spring gives you more time to complete classes and work toward graduation or admission goals.

  • Earn up to four units during winter break
  • Apply credit toward your degree
  • Open to SFSU students and the community

Join this information session to learn about:

  • How to enroll and key dates
  • Financial aid fee deferment
  • Other resources to support your success

We’ll also answer your questions about Winter Session.

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