Complete an online class in just four weeks! Our Winter Session is like a mini-semester, held between the Fall and Spring semesters. All classes are held online, offering you a flexible way to stay on track with your academic goals.
Registration for Winter 2026–27 opens on October 14, 2026 and continues until the start of the session. The session begins on December 21, 2026, and ends on January 15, 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 21, 2026 (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 |
| Deadline to drop for no penalty | December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day (no classes; university closed) | December 25, 2026 |
| New Year’s Day (no classes; 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 (no classes; 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.