Winter Session
RegisterWhy Winter Session?
Picture this: You’re sitting in front of the fire, snow is falling outside your window, and you’re sipping a cup of hot chocolate, all while getting ahead on your degree. Marist’s Winter Session allows you to continue learning in an online format throughout your winter break, to help you stay on track with your degree and offers you the flexibility you need to enhance your Marist experience.
Details
Winter Session courses are priced at $900 per credit and will run for four weeks - December 13, 2025 through January 16, 2026. Winter 2026 online registration begins on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. each day. Winter registration closes November 21 at 5 p.m. online. Registration for Winter is not based on earned credit hours, so all students may begin registering as early as Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Please note: Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 credits during the winter session. If you wish to take more credits, please reach out to the Center for Academic Advising (CAAS) for permission at advising@marist.edu.
Payment plans are available. Full payment for Winter Session is due by 5 p.m. November 24. You risk being deregistered if your bill is not paid.
Get ahead.
By taking advantage of Winter Session courses, you can diversify your academic career. It gives you the opportunity to take classes that interest you, or courses that broaden your knowledge in diverse areas to make you stand out.
Enhance your Marist experience.
Interested in fitting more experiences into your four years at Marist? Taking Winter Session courses is a great way to free up space in your schedule to incorporate new things! Now you'll have the opportunity to do things like:
- Add a second major
- Add a minor or concentration
- Register for that fun elective you've had your eye on
- Complete an internship
- Study abroad
Orientation
All students taking a fully online course are strongly encouraged to complete Brightspace orientation. Brightspace is the Learning Management System where your course will be housed. You can begin the Brightspace Orientation at any time, available through myMarist. You will receive an Online Student Welcome Kit for additional information prior to the start of your class.
Select your student type from the following list and follow the instructions:
- Non-Matriculated / Visiting Undergraduate Students: Please click here for further information and application.
- Current Marist students: Winter session is a great way to catch up on credits. You can register through the myMarist portal concurrent with spring registration.
Plan for Winter – Enroll in a Payment Plan!
Taking classes this Winter Session? Make managing your tuition easier by enrolling in the University’s Winter Session Payment Plan.
Spread your payments over two manageable installments—no interest, no stress. It’s a smart way to stay on track financially while staying focused on your academic goals.
- Winter payment plans open November 6th
- First payment due November 20th
- Second payment due December 20th
- Enrollment fee: $40
Enroll early to take full advantage of the plan!
Have questions? We’re here to help—contact the Student Financial Services team at (845) 575-3230 or email studentfinancialservices@marist.edu
Visit your MyMarist for additional details.
If you're not using the payment plan, full payment for the Winter Session is due by 5 p.m. on November 24.
Please note: You risk being deregistered if your bill is not paid.
Available Winter Session Courses
Winter Session 2026 - December 13, 2025 through January 16, 2026
Questions?
For general inquiries, contact the Division of Extended Learning by calling (845) 575-3202 or emailing ExtendedLearning@marist.edu.