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Winter 2026 Session

Earn 3 Credits in 3 Weeks!

Are you ready to take an online class? Do you want to get ahead in your program of study?

Wintersession is a wonderful opportunity to complete a three-credit online course at Westchester Community College. Discuss this great learning opportunity with your advisor before registering! Visit the MyWCC Course Offerings page for a list of course offerings. From the MYWCC landing page, on the right side of the page, click “Search for Classes”, choose the session/semester you are interested in viewing the course schedule.

Schedule

Registration Begins – October 28, 2024
Instruction Begins
– December 23, 2024
All classes online.

Winter Course Offerings

ONLINE (OL) – Asynchronous (Anytime with Deadlines)
No scheduled meeting times; course learning/interaction takes place online via Brightspace. Activities include online discussion boards, readings and assignment submissions; assessments completed entirely online.

Benefits of a Winter session class:

  • Single course focus
  • Intensive format
  • Same academic excellence as fall/spring semesters
  • Graduate on schedule

Start Your Journey Here!

No matter where you are in life and on your academic journey, SUNY Westchester Community College likely has a program for you. Get started on your path forward by exploring our admissions process and learning about our commitment to making your education as affordable as possible.

We Won’t Let Money Stand In Your Way


SUNY WCC is the most affordable college in the county, offering reasonable tuition and millions in financial aid and scholarships. No matter your household income, your dreams are too important to let money hold you back. That’s why we’re here to help make your education fit your budget.

Use your winter break to:


  • Accelerate your studies

  • Catch up on credits

  • Pick up a requirement or fulfill a prerequisite

  • Save money while you are home in Westchester

Registration FAQ’s

Do I need to meet with a counselor before I register?

If you are a continuing student, you do not need to meet with a counselor before registering. However, meeting with a counselor or your faculty advisor before you register will ensure that you register for courses that apply towards your degree. If you have earned less than 30 credits, you can make an appointment with a counselor at Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor.

If you have already earned 31 or more credits, you can meet with your faculty advisor Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

If you are a continuing student taking developmental, non-credit classes or your cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, you must meet with a counselor before registering. Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor.

What are the tuition and fees?

In addition to the cost of tuition, you will need to pay a variety of fees each semester. Fees vary based on whether you are a full-time or part-time student, the method of course delivery, and the campus you attend. Fall 2021 fees range from $55.75-$231.25. You may have to pay additional fees based on your program of study. For a complete list and explanation of fees, visit the tuition and fees page.

What is the payment process?

Payment arrangement options include:

  1. You can pay (check or credit card ) for your classes by going to MyWCC. If you have questions about payment, the Bursar can help you https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.
  1. You can apply for financial aid and use it towards your tuition and fees. It is important to remember that financial aid processing can take up to two weeks and requires you to be responsive to requests for documentation. You need to plan in advance. Speaking to a Student Financial Assistance Counselor can help you understand  federal aid, state aid, loans, grants, and scholarships https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/finaid/.

Remember, if you haven’t paid for your classes or you don’t have a payment arrangement in place, you won’t be able to attend your classes.

My desired course or section is closed. (I was not previously registered for this desired course.)

If the course section you want to take is closed, you have a number of other possibilities.
If the semester hasn’t started, you should use MyWCC student portal to help you search for an open session https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu. You may also want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC. They can help you choose another class.

If the semester has started, you have the opportunity to add a class (if seats are available) during the Add/Swap period at the beginning of the semester. Degree Works can help you search for an open session www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. If you need assistance with that, you can reach out to an academic counselor or your faculty advisor. You may find the same class being offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week semester.

My required course needed to graduate THIS upcoming semester is closed or canceled.

Congratulations! You are almost a graduate. If a required course is closed or canceled, it is very important for you to speak with your faculty advisor Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC or an academic counselor Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor. They will be able to tell you what you need to do.

My registered course was canceled for the semester.

Degree Works can help you search for another class www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. Try to do that as soon as you find out that your class was canceled so that you can enroll in another section of the class or another course. You may also want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC. They can help you choose another class.

My registered courses were dropped for no payment.

Before the semester:

If your courses were dropped for no payment, you must reregister for your courses (if they are still available) and pay for your classes at that time. You can also try to reregister and set up a payment plan. You can speak with someone in the Bursar’s office: https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.

If the courses you want to take are no longer available (closed), you should search for another class section or course (s). You can also look at courses offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week sessions through MyWCC student portal to help you search for an open session https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu. You may want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

After the semester has begun (Add/Swap Period):

If you were attending classes and were dropped for non-payment, you can reregister and pay for your class(es) (if they are still open). You may still be able to set up a payment plan. You can speak with someone in the Bursar’s office: https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.

If you cannot get back into your class(es), you can try to enroll in another class. You can also look at courses offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week sessions through MyWCC student portal to help you search for an open session https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu. You may want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

After the Add/Swap Period:

If you were dropped for non-payment after the add/swap period is over, obtain a Registration Exception form from the school dean or Registrar. You will need to follow the instructions on the form and obtain all your instructor signatures to verify attendance. (This form is intended only for exceptions after the add/swap period is over. You will need to register and pay within 48 hours of receiving the Dean’s permission.)