Winter Session
Earn 3 or 4 Credits in Four Weeks with an Accelerated Winter Session Course at Purchase College
Make the most of your semester break by enrolling in an accelerated online course at affordable New York State tuition rates (if eligible). Whether you’re exploring a potential major, diving into a topic of interest, or catching up on required credits, Winter Session is a smart way to stay academically engaged.
Courses are delivered fully online and asynchronously — meaning there are no scheduled class times. You’ll complete coursework remotely through Brightspace, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while still meeting assignment deadlines. Stay on track for graduation, maintain Excelsior Scholarship eligibility, or simply get ahead — all from the comfort of home.
Winter Session Dates
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 (4 weeks)
Purchase College Student Registration Visiting Student Registration
Registration opens on Monday, October 20, 2025
Winter Session 2025 Courses
To find courses that satisfy Purchase College Core Curriculum (Core) and SUNY General Education (GenEd) requirements use the Course Search.
Need a syllabus? Contact us at winter@purchase.edu