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Winter Mini Session

Get closer to earning your degree through UHCL's four-week Winter Mini Session.

During the winter break, earn credit hours* to get ahead and graduate sooner. You can choose from a variety of courses, including online options.

*The maximum number of hours an undergraduate may take in any given semester is 19. As a result any student taking three in a winter session would require an override to take more than 16 in the Spring term.


Enrollment Information

Students may enroll in the Winter Mini Session if they are: 

  • continuing students; or,
  • transfer students who have completed their required advising appointment.

These hours will be included in the total number of hours taken during the Spring semester. 

Students may enroll for a winter session course during their regular registration period for the spring term. 

  • Courses offered in the winter session are designated with section numbers 90-99 on the class schedule.
  • Students may only enroll for one course during the winter mini session.

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Grades and Academic Standing

  • Grades earned in the winter session will count toward the hours, GPA total, and academic standing for the spring semester.
  • Winter Mini Session grades cannot be used to adjust academic standing before the end of the spring semester. 
  • Grades earned during the Winter Mini Session will not count toward the previous fall semester. If a winter session course completes a degree, the degree will be awarded at the end of the spring semester.

Upcoming Dates

  • Winter Mini Session
  • Oct. 28-Nov. 7, 2024
    Early Registration Period
  • Nov. 8-Dec. 10, 2024
    Open Registration Period
  • Dec. 2, 2024
    Fee Payment Deadline for Early and Open Registration by 12 p.m.
  • Dec. 9, 2024
    First Class Day
  • Dec. 10, 2024
    Census Date
  • Dec. 10-17, 2024
    Census Roster Reporting Period
  • Dec. 17, 2024
    Census Rosters Due by 12 p.m.
  • Jan. 6, 2025
    Last Day to Drop/Withdraw
  • Jan. 11, 2025
    Last Class Day
  • Jan. 17, 2025
    Grades Due by 12 p.m.
  • Jan. 24, 2025
    Grades Available on Transcript and Over E-Services Online