Check back September 16 for more information on Winter 2024. Registration Requests will be taken starting October 1.
Don’t miss your chance to lighten your Spring load, fulfill your GEF requirements, or to diversify your transcript with online, asynchronous accelerated courses.
Everything you need to know about the Winter Intersession.
Check back September 16 for more information on Winter 2024. Registration Requests will be taken starting October 1.
Winter Intersession is a flat rate tuition for all students. Military and veteran tuition discounts do not apply.
Undergraduate Courses
Graduate Courses
The following populations and situations are not permitted:
Important dates for the Winter Intersession.
Information coming soon.
Courses available for review on the winter courses website.
Registration requests are accepted.
First day of the term.
Last day for students to drop without a "W" or tuition bill.
Christmas Eve - no class.
Christmas Day - no class.
Last day for students to withdrawal and a "W" is recorded for the section.
New Year's Day - no class.
Last day of class.
Grades are due by noon.
Students who register for Winter Intersession will automatically have their financial aid eligibility reviewed as part of their Fall Term aid package.
*Please note that financial aid eligibility is based upon your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and student qualifications. Students will need to speak with the Office of Financial Aid prior to the start of Winter classes.
The Office of Financial Aid can be reached directly at (304) 293-1988. Enrolling in Winter Intersession courses could add a balance to your account.
For all areas of support, the first point of contact is the ITS Service Desk. Please visit it.wvu.edu, call (304) 293-4444 or email ITSHelp@mail.wvu.edu to create a ticket for your problem.
The ITS Service Desk is open 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday EST. The Service Desk will be closed on all weekends and will be closed in observance of University holidays on the following dates:
*Courses will not post to the Schedule of Courses until June 1, 2024.
To register, active students at WVU Main and Online Campuses must submit the Winter Intersession Registration Request Form.
Students from WVU Beckley must request approval by submitting the WVU System Visiting and Dual Campus form.
Students from WVU Keyser must request approval by submitting the WVU System Visiting and Dual Campus form.
All interested individuals must contact Marie Pavlik for instructions for admission as a non-degree student.
The ITS Service Desk provides first-level support to students. A knowledge base of common questions, current system outages, and planned downtimes are posted online. The ITS Service Desk investigates and resolves problems related to ITS-supported systems and applications. Check the ITS website for operating hours.
Learn MoreSee what previous Winter Intersession students say about their experiences.
McMechen, WV
Child Development and Family Studies
"I loved being able to earn three credit hours in just three weeks compared to the six months. The suggested calendar of assignments was very beneficial to help stay on track. The professor was very supportive by providing feedback and announcement videos. Help was always a click away!"
WVU Tech
Business Management
"Assignments are given upfront, so you could work ahead of schedule. I can now graduate on time in the spring."
Saudi Arabia
Finance
"Taking a class in winter is easy and fun. I also enjoyed the smaller class size."
Tinley Park, IL
Criminology
"I enjoyed how easy it was to access the class, get through the class, the size of the class, and the professor!"
Pittsburgh, PA
Finance and Economics
"As an out-of-state student, winter courses are much more affordable than summer. They also do not interfere with a summer internship. They are a great way to get a class out of the way during your free time over winter break."
Saint Albans, WV
Economics
"I liked how easy the course was to follow. Make sure you read everything and write down due dates."
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