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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!

❄ Winter Session 2026: December 23, 2025–January 14, 2026 | View Courses ►

Registration starts October 21, 2025 and ends December 22, 2025.

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:
  • If you are CSUDH student and are having problems registering on the portal, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during business hours for assistance.


Step-by-Step Registration:

Step 1 • Select Your Courses:

View the Winter 2026 Course Listing ►

(Available mid-October of each year)

Find out which Winter courses fulfill requirements ►

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

Step 2 • Complete Max Unit Form:

OPTIONAL: If you plan to take more than 4 units, complete thePermission 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 ►

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

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Winter Session Important Dates* | December 23, 2025—January 14, 2026

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

ActivityDate(s)
Registration BeginsTuesday, October 21, 2025
Registration Ends without Late FeeMonday, December 22, 2025• 11:59 pm PT
Self-Service (online) registration deadline — for current CSUDH students onlyWednesday, December 24, 2025• 11:59 pm PT
First Day of ClassesTuesday, December 23, 2025
Holiday—CSUDH Campus Closed
( will be accessible)
Wednesday, December 24, 2025—Friday, January 2, 2026
Asynchronous Online and Alternative Instruction classes may remain in session during campus closure for holidays.
Late Registration Deadline with $25 Late FeeWednesday, December 24, 2025 (campus is closed)
⚠️ٳܻԳٲ 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)
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 • 11:59 pm PT (campus is closed)
⚠️ٳܻԳٲ must email ceereg@csudh.edu to request to drop their class.
Last Day to Drop without Record of Enrollment (65% Refund)
Instructor signature or approval via email is required.
Monday, December 29, 2025 (campus is closed)
Please note the campus is closed for the holiday.
⚠️ٳܻԳٲ must email their requests to ceereg@csudh.edu. Refund requests will begin to be processed when the campus reopens.
Last Day to Drop with "W" and No Refund
Instructor and Department Chair signature or email approvals are required.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (campus is closed)
Please note the campus is closed for the holiday.
⚠️ٳܻԳٲ must email their requests to ceereg@csudh.edu.
Credit/Non-CreditMonday, December 29, 2025 (campus is closed)
The campus is closed for the holiday.
⚠️ٳܻԳٲ 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.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Petition to Withdraw with three (3) signatures:
Instructor, Department Chair, and College Dean
Last Day: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Last Day of ClassesWednesday, January 14, 2026
Grades due 72 hours after class endsSaturday, January 17, 2026• 3:00 pm PT
* Schedule subject to change | Last Updated: 10/13/25

CSUDH CCPE Registration Office Hours & Campus Closures

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

In-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

Registration Office Phone Options:

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

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.

Upcoming Special Event & Holiday Closures:

  • Memorial Day Holiday:
    Monday, May 25, 2026
    No Classes—Campus Closed
  • Juneteenth Holiday:
    Friday, June 19, 2026
    No Classes—Campus Closed
  • Independence Day Holiday:
    Friday, July 3, 2026 (Observed)
    No Classes—Campus Closed

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


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