Winter Session is a three-week online session taught within the spring term. The same amount of content is covered in a shorter time frame compared to what is normally covered during a 16-week semester. Winter Session classes are scheduled from December 16, 2024 to January 10, 2025.
A. What classes are offered? Please refer to the Spring 2025 Schedule of Classes for the current listing of Winter Session classes. Winter Session classes are restricted to online and study abroad offerings.
B. Are there 3W1 classes during the holidays? No classes are held during the winter break, which is December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025, with no classes held on New Year’s Day.
C. How do I register for winter session 3W1 classes? Current students can register for the Winter Session during their regularly scheduled registration appointment period for Spring 2025 registration. Students register for Winter Session classes the same way as other classes using their myUNT Portal.
D. Who is eligible to enroll in the 3W1 session? All new and continuing UNT students can enroll for the Winter Session. New UNT students must be admitted to the university and complete orientation by the established deadline for enrolling in the winter session. Continuing students may enroll during their regular Spring 2025 registration time period.
A. What is the payment deadline for the winter session 3W1 classes? The payment deadline is Thursday, December 12, 2024. Students registering after that date will be required to pay on the same day they register.
B. When will my financial aid disburse if I take classes during the winter session 3W1? Financial Aid funds will disburse to the student’s account on or after the spring disbursement date. The first spring disbursement date is scheduled for 10 days before spring classes start. Students will need to plan accordingly for purchasing textbooks for the Winter Session. As needed, Student Accounting will begin issuing refunds the week of January 5, 2025.
C. Will an installment plan be available for the winter session 3W1? Yes. Students can select an installment plan for the spring semester that will include the Winter Session classes. The first payment for students registered during the Winter Session is due Thursday, December 12, 2024. Students registering after that date will be required to pay the first payment on the same day they register.
D. Will anticipated or pending financial aid be considered for the payment deadline? Yes. The Winter Session is considered part of the spring term. Spring anticipated aid can be used to assist with securing Winter Session classes until financial aid is able to disburse. Students with enough anticipated aid posted for Spring 2025 to cover their entire balance due for the Winter Session will not be required to make payment.