Winter Session Registration Process

Make the most of your winter break with flexible, accelerated courses designed to help you advance your academic progress. Review key dates and complete the registration steps below.

Planning for Winter Session? Explore the key dates and follow the registration steps below to enroll in accelerated courses that fit your academic and personal goals. Whether you’re a continuing CSUMB student or joining us through Open University, this page provides everything you need to get started.

Winter Session Key Dates
Winter 2026 4 Week Courses (online only) 2 Week Courses
Term Dates Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2026
Winter class schedule posted Oct 6, 2025 Oct 6, 2025
Registration opens Oct 20, 2025 Oct 20, 2025
Payment due date* Dec 8, 2025 Dec 8, 2025
Disenrollment for non-payment Dec 12, 2025 Dec 12, 2025
Last day to drop all classes to receive full refund Dec 21, 2025 Jan 1, 2026
First day of instruction Dec 22, 2025 Jan 2, 2026
Last day to add/drop Dec 24, 2025  Jan 4, 2026
Last day of instruction Jan 16, 2026 Jan 16, 2026
Due date for instructors to post grades in OASIS Jan 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026

Important: *After the payment due date, students that have not paid their Winter tuition will be dropped from their course(s). Registrations after the payment due date must include payment.

Fees are due at time of registration for non-CSUMB degree track students.

Winter Registration Process

If you are unfamiliar with this process, see instructions below:

Step 1 - Select your Class(es)
  • Look at the class schedule and select the classes you want.
  • Obtain a permission number from the class instructor, if required.

Winter Class Schedule

Step 2 - Meet with your Advisor
  • Meet with an advisor to ensure that your Winter plan will help you achieve your academic goals.

Meet with your Advisor

Step 3 - Check for Account Holds
  • Check your OASIS dashboard and make sure you don't have any holds on your account. If you do, clear the holds before attempting to register.

Check for Holds

Step 4 - Register in OASIS
  • Use your OASIS Student Dashboard to add classes.

How to use OASIS to add classes

Step 5 - Make your Payment in OASIS
  • Make your payment(s) in OASIS before the Payment Due date and avoid disenrollment for non-payment.

Need more help? You'll find detailed instructions and videos about how to use the OASIS Student Center or contact Extended Education at extended@csumb.edu or 831-582-4500.