Winter Session

California State University, Fullerton

Winter Session provides an opportunity to complete coursework at an accelerated pace in 2 to 4 weeks. You are able to intensify your focus in one course. Be sure to register early to secure your seat in the class. Please refer to important dates and deadlines below.  

Winter Session Dates

Session Dates Length
Session A

Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026

In-Person and online synchronous classes will not meet Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1.  In-Person, hybrid or online classes may include online instruction and online activities during the winter break.

 4 weeks
Session B

Monday, January 5, 2025 – Friday. January 16, 2026

 2 weeks
Campus Closed:  Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026

Winter Registration Dates

Friday, September 26, 2025 Registration appointments available in Student Center on Titan Online
Monday, September 29, 2025 Class Schedule and Registration Guide available on Titan Online
Monday, October 13, 2025 Registration begins for CSUF students on Titan Online by appointment
  • 8 a.m.: Spring 2026 graduation candidates
  • Noon: Seniors
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Registration opens for all other CSUF students at 8 a.m.

Winter Registration Deadlines

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Enrollment from Waitlist Ends
-Last day students can add themselves to a waitlist.
-Last night auto-enrollment from waitlists.

 Thursday, December 18, 2025

Titan Online Available to Students for Dropping and Adding
-Last day of Early Registration.
-Last day to register/add without an electronic permit or late fee.
-Last day to drop and receive full refund less $5 processing fee of Winter Session & mandatory fees.

 Friday, December 19, 2025 Sunday, January 4, 2026

Titan Online Available to Students for Dropping and Adding
-Late Registration (with $25 late fee) begins.
-Electronic permit from academic department required to add all classes.

 Saturday, December 20, 2025 Monday, January 5, 2026

Titan Online Available to Students for Adding
-Last day to register/add with a $25 late fee (per transaction) and an electronic permit.

 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Titan Online Available to Students for Dropping
-Last day to drop a class without a grade of "W" and receive a 65% refund.
-Last day to change Grade Option.

 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Titan Online Not Available
-Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" and receive a 65% refund of Winter Session class fees.
Electronic Request for Withdrawal Petition required
No refunds after this date.
$5 refund processing fee per transaction.

 Friday, January 2, 2026 Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Titan Online Not Available
-Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" for serious non-medical and medical reasons only.
Electronic Request for Withdrawal Petition required.
Must be a date on which CSUF is open.

 Friday, January 9, 2026 Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Questions?

If you have any questions about Winter Session, send us a note and we will get back to you soon.

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