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Winter Session

The College of Continuing and Professional Education offers university courses between the Fall and Spring semesters. Enrollment is open to CSUDH students, students from other colleges and universities, and any adults 18 years or older as long as they meet course prerequisites. Formal application or transcripts are not required for Winter Session.

Earning college credit during the holiday break is a great use of your time and gets you closer to your degree!

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� Winter Session 2027:
December 24, 2026–January 17, 2027 | $318/unit

View Courses â–º

Registration starts October 21, 2026 and ends December 24, 2026.

To register:

  • If you are NOT a CSUDH student, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during business hours
  • If you are CSUDH student, register via the student portal:Ìý
  • If you are CSUDH student and are having problems registering on the portal, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during business hours for assistance.

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Ìý Step-by-Step Registration:Ìý

Step 1 • Select Your Courses:

View the Winter 2027 Course Listing Now â–º

(Available mid-October of each year)

Find out which Winter courses fulfill requirements â–º

Courses & schedule subject to change – check back often! If you don't see a class you would like to take,Ìýemail us!

Step 2 • Complete Max Unit Form:Ìý

OPTIONAL: If you plan to take more than 4 units, complete theÌýPermission Form to Exceed Maximum Units Allowed [PDF].

Once you have filled out the Permission to Exceed Maximum Units Allowed form and obtained the necessary signatures, email the form to ceereg@csudh.edu, and then follow up with the CCPE Registration Office by phone at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during business hours to register in your classes.

Step 3 • Get Registered - Options:

Fees and Payment and Financial Aid and Payment Plans â–º

Payment plans are available. Email ceereg@csudh.edu for more information.

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Ìý Important Dates* | December 24, 2026—January 17, 2027

Please note the start/end dates, add/drop dates, last day of enrollment and refund deadlines.

ActivityDate(s)
Registration BeginsWednesday, October 21, 2026
Registration Ends without Late FeeWednesday, December 23, 2026Ìý• 11:59 pm PT
Self-Service (online) registration deadline — for current CSUDH students onlyWednesday, December 23, 2026Ìý• 11:59 pm PT
First Day of ClassesThursday, December 24, 2026
Winter Holiday—CSUDH Campus Closed
( will be accessible)
Thursday, December 24, 2026—Sunday, January 3, 2027
Asynchronous Online and Alternative Instruction classes may remain in session during campus closure for holidays.
Last Day to Add: Late Registration Deadline — $25 Late FeeThursday, December 24, 2026 • 11:59 pm PT (Campus is Closed)
âš ï¸�³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ must obtain the instructor's signature on a registration form —or— send an email approval from the instructor, along with their registration form to ceereg@csudh.edu.
Last Day to Drop with 100% Refund of Course Fee
(less $10 Processing Fee)
Friday, December 25, 2026 • 11:59 pm PT (Campus is Closed)
âš ï¸�³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ must email ceereg@csudh.edu to request to drop their class.
Last Day to Submit Credit/No-Credit Audit Request FormÌýWednesday, December 30, 2026 (Campus is Closed)
âš ï¸�³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ must email their requests to ceereg@csudh.edu.
Last Day to Drop without Record of Enrollment (65% Refund)
Instructor signature or approval via email is required.
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 • 11:59 pm PT (Campus is Closed)
âš ï¸�³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ must email their requests to ceereg@csudh.edu.
Refund requests will begin to be processed when the campus reopens on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Last Day to Drop with "W" and No Refund
Instructor and Department Chair signature or email approvals are required.
Thursday, December 31, 2026 • 11:59 pm PT (Campus is Closed)
âš ï¸�³§³Ù³Ü»å±ð²Ô³Ù²õ must email their requests to ceereg@csudh.edu.
Last Day to Withdraw with Instructor and Department Chair Approval
Instructor signature and Department Chair or email approval is required.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Last Day to Petition to Withdraw with three (3) signatures:
Instructor, Department Chair, and College Dean
Thursday, January 14, 2027 (Tentative)
Last Day of ClassesSunday, January 17, 2027
Grades Due 72 Hours after class endsWednesday, January 20, 2027Ìý• 3:00 pm PT

* Schedule subject to change | Last Updated: 10/7/26

ÌýCSUDH CCPE Registration Office Hours & Campus Closures

The CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE) Registration Office is open during the following hours (Pacific Time):

ÌýIn-Person Visitation & Phone Hours:

310-243-3741
(Option 1)

Monday • 8am–5pm
Tuesday • 8am–5pm
Wednesday • 8am–5pm
Thursday • 8am–5pm
Friday • 9am–5pm
Saturday/Sunday • CLOSED

ÌýRegistration Office Phone Options:

  1. Registration & Payment Services
    Please have your Student ID handy!
  2. Information about Certificates, Degrees, Open U & IntersessionÌýprograms

For questions and information about Financial Assistance through WIOA Funding, please visit the page or email wioa@csudh.edu.

For questions regarding Drops, Military, Dept of Rehab, and Worker's Comp, please email ceereg@csudh.edu.

ÌýUpcoming Special Event & Holiday Closures:

  • Veterans Day Holiday:
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    No Classes—Campus Closed
  • Thanksgiving Holiday/Break:
    Thursday, November 26—Sunday, November 29, 2026
    No Classes—Campus Closed
    Campus Reopens Monday, November 30, 2027
  • Winter Holiday Break & New Year's Day Holiday:
    Thursday, December 24, 2026—Sunday, January 3, 2027
    No Classes—Campus Closed
    Campus Reopens Monday, January 4, 2027

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Financial Aid may be available...
Contact the Financial Aid Office
to determine if you are eligible.


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