Winter Session —
Dates and Deadlines
Quick info
Winter Session 2026 Info
Earn three credits online during Winter Session!
6-week courses: November 30, 2026 – January 10, 2027
3-week courses: December 19, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Questions? Email online@wsu.edu or call 509-335-3557
2026 Dates and Deadlines are subject to change
2026 Dates and Deadlines
Three-Week Courses
| When | What | How |
|---|---|---|
| April 13 | Registration opens. | Visit the Register page for instructions and tips. |
| November 6 | Winter Session three-week course spaces become available. | Log in to your course through Canvas. |
| November 23 | Required textbooks must be identified and purchased from The Bookie. | Find out about required course materials by selecting the "more info link" for your course on the WSU Schedule of Classes page. Order course textbooks online from The Bookie’s website (choose WSU Global Campus/Winter Session) or purchase them at The Bookie on the Pullman campus. |
| December 19 | Three-week courses begin. | Be sure to log in to your course on Canvas before the first day of class! |
| December 19 | Tuition and fees are due. | Pay tuition through myWSU via the Financial Account tile. Select "make a payment." |
| December 20 | Registration closes. | |
| December 23 | Last day to drop and receive a refund. | Through December 12: Drop the course in your myWSU Student Center. Select "manage classes," then "drop classes." Select the course, then follow the instructions provided. Between December 13 and 17: Send an email to online.registrar@wsu.edu. Include your name, WSU ID number, and name of the course you wish to be removed from. |
| January 5 | This is the last day to withdraw without receiving a refund. | Send an email to online.registrar@wsu.edu. Include your name, WSU ID number, and name of the course you wish to be removed from. Review items 57, 68, and 69 on the Academic Regulations page for information about withdrawal maximums. |
| January 10 | Winter Session ends. | |
| January 14 | Grades are due. |
Six-Week Courses
| When | What | How |
|---|---|---|
| April 13 | Registration opens. | Visit the Register page for instructions and tips. |
| October 16 | Winter Session six-week course spaces become available. | Log in to your course through Canvas. |
| November 2 | Required textbooks must be identified and purchased from The Bookie. | Find out about required course materials by selecting the "more info link" for your course on the WSU Schedule of Classes page. Order course textbooks online from The Bookie’s website (choose WSU Global Campus/Winter Session) or purchase them at The Bookie on the Pullman campus. |
| November 30 | Six-week courses begin. | Be sure to log in to your course on Canvas before the first day of class! |
| November 30 | Tuition and fees are due. | Pay tuition through myWSU via the Financial Account tile. Select "make a payment." |
| December 2 | Registration closes. | |
| December 6 | Last day to drop and receive a refund. | Drop the course in your myWSU Student Center. Select "manage classes," then "drop classes." Select the course, then follow the instructions provided. |
| December 27 | This is the last day to withdraw without receiving a refund. | Send an email to online.registrar@wsu.edu. Include your name, WSU ID number, and name of the course you wish to be removed from. Review items 57, 68, and 69 on the Academic Regulations page for information about withdrawal maximums. |
| January 10 | Winter Session ends. | |
| January 14 | Grades are due. |