Winter

3 credits. 3 weeks. Fully online.

UMass Dartmouth
Winter Session

Be graduation ready.

UMass Dartmouth's online winter sessions are specifically designed to help students catch up, get ahead, and be graduation ready.

Whether you're on the slopes or sitting by a fire, it's always a good time to join us for the winter session at UMass Dartmouth. Lighten your spring schedule, catch up in your degree program, or explore a new interest. Winter Session allows you to focus on a single course while you earn three credits without the typical pressures of fall or spring semesters.

Make the most of your winter break

Fast facts about Winter Session

Earn credits in three weeks: Take an accelerated course during winter break and make progress toward your degree.
Stay on track to graduate: Complete a requirement, get ahead on coursework, or lighten your course load in a future semester.
Explore a range of subjects: Choose from courses across a variety of disciplines that fit your academic goals.
Learn from experienced faculty: Get instruction and support from UMass Dartmouth faculty in a focused learning environment.
Transfer credits when you need them: Planning to take a course at UMass Dartmouth and apply the credits elsewhere? Check with your home institution to confirm transfer eligibility.

Current UMassD students registering for winter session are limited to one course unless they receive separate approval. If you try to register for an extra course, COIN will display an error message. To add another course, fill out the Course Overload Form for review and approval before you register.

Guest Students: Explore UMass Dartmouth Online and learn about course registration.

Questions? Email online@umassd.edu or call (508) 999-9202

2027 Winter Sessions: Important Dates to Remember

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Registration Opens
November 2, 2026

First Day of Classes
December 28, 2026

Last Day of Classes
January 14, 2027

Final Exams
January 15, 2027

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Winter Session is an accelerated, three-week term that allows you to earn college credits through online coursework. Take a course to catch up on your degree requirements, get ahead for the spring semester, or explore a subject that interests you.

Winter Session courses are open to current UMass Dartmouth students and guest students who want to take courses without pursuing a degree. Browse the course listings and review the registration instructions to get started.

Yes. Winter Session courses are offered fully online, so you can complete your coursework without traveling to campus. Review the details for your selected course to understand its requirements and schedule.

Current UMass Dartmouth students may register for one Winter Session course by default. Students who want to take an additional course must submit a Course Overload Form and receive approval before registering. Guest students should contact the UMass Dartmouth Student Service Center if they have questions about their course load.

Current UMass Dartmouth students can register through COIN in the myUMassD portal. Guest students can browse available Winter Session courses and follow the guest registration instructions online. Check the course listings for availability and registration deadlines.

Winter Session credits may be transferable to another institution, but acceptance depends on the receiving college or university and its transfer credit policies. If you plan to transfer your credits, check with your institution before registering to confirm that the course will meet your requirements.

You will have access to course content via Canvas on the first day of class. If you try to access it earlier than the first day, you may receive an error message.

UMass Dartmouth uses COIN (Corsairs Online Information), a similar system to UMass Boston (WISER) and UMass Lowell (Sis).

Since you are currently or have previously been a UMass Boston or UMass Lowell student, you may have to 'toggle' between campuses to access your UMassD course(s) and billing information. Once you receive information about account activation and successfully activate, you may follow the toggle steps provided below (Note: Always log out completely and potentially clear cache for the change to be effective):