Complete an online course in just 4 weeks! Our Winter Session is like a mini-semester, held between the Fall and Spring semesters. All courses are held online, offering you a flexible way to stay on track with your academic goals.
Registration for Winter 2026 – 27 opens in October 2026. The session begins on December 21st, 2026 and ends on January 15th, 2027.
Winter Session is December 21, 2026 — January 15, 2027
Accelerate your progress during Winter Session
Registration Opens
Registration for Winter 2026-27 is open through December 21st (the first day of classes). Many courses fill quickly. We recommend registering as soon as possible.
Winter holidays & deadlines
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| Holidays and deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration to Winter Session 2026-27 opens to all | October 14, 2026 |
| Winter Session classes begin | December 21, 2026 |
| Christmas Day (university closed) | December 25, 2026 |
| Deadline to drop for no penalty | December 24, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day (university closed) | January 1, 2027 |
| Deadline to drop for a grade of ‘W’ | January 6, 2027 |
| Last day of Winter Session classes | January 15, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (university closed) | January 18, 2027 |
| Grade submission deadline | January 25, 2027 |
Drop and Withdrawal deadlines vary depending on the length of the class. These deadlines can be viewed in your MaineStreet Student Center. Need help determining deadlines? Contact us.