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Winter Session

Winter Session at SUNY Schenectady

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Earn three credits in three weeks online this winter at SUNY Schenectady. At $207 a credit (NY state residents), SUNY Schenectady is an affordable choice. Stay on track to graduate or get ahead. Visiting students home on vacation welcome!

Please note: A student may take only one course (3 credits) during the 3-week Winter Session.

Winter Session runs December 30, 2024 - January 17, 2025.

General registration is going on now.

  • Students enrolled in a degree or certificate program need to meet with their advisor to get a PIN number.
  • Students not enrolled in a program:
    • If you have taken a class at SUNY Schenectady at any time in the past year, you may register online beginning October 21; you do not need a PIN.

General registration is going on now.

Please stop by the Registrar's Office in Elston Hall, 212 to get started. If you can't make it to campus, call 518-381-1348 or e-mail registrar@sunysccc.edu and the Registrar's Office will work with you to get registered.

How to find Winter Session classes:

  1. Check the list below, or use Banner to select the course you would like. To use Banner:
    1. On the first screen under "Search by Term," select "Spring 2025" and hit the "Submit" button
    2. On the second screen in the "Part of Term" selection box, scroll to select "Winter Term (Late December)"
    3. Hit the "Class Search" button at the bottom of the page to view all the Winter Session courses
  2. Download and complete the Registration Form.
  3. E-mail the Registrar your completed Registration Form.

Important info for visiting students:

      • Certificate of Residence
      • Transcript Information - if you are a visiting student from another college and would like to transfer your SUNY Schenectady credit, you will need to request an official transcript be sent at the completion of the winter session. Always check with your home institution for transferability of the course you are taking.
      • Tuition and Fees

Please call 518-381-1366 or stop by the Admissions Office in the Welcome Center in Elston Hall, or e-mail admissions@sunysccc.edu for more information. If you're ready to enroll, your first step is to apply online.

Winter Session Classes

CRN# Dept./Course Number Title Section Credits
10255 AST 127 Cosmic Systems J71 3
10316 BIO 110 The Human Body J71 3
10767 CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals WI 3
10266 CIS 221 Computer Applications J71 3
10562 ECO 223 Principles of Microeconomics J71 3
10301 MAT 147 Statistics J71 3
10265 MKT 223 Marketing J71 3
10419 MUS 115 Rock Music Styles/Development J71 3
10294 PSY 121 Intro to Psychology J71 3

Important Winter Session Dates

  • Last day to Drop a course IN-PERSON with no financial liability: Tuesday, Dec. 24 by 4:30 p.m.
  • Last day to Drop a course ONLINE (through email, etc.) with no financial liability: Sunday, Dec. 29 by 11:59 p.m.
  • Last day to Add a course: Monday, Dec. 30 (online or through email)
  • Can Drop course with 25% tuition refund: Thursday, Jan. 2 by 4:30 p.m. (in person) or 11:59 p.m. (online - to make this election email registrar@sunysccc.edu. Include your student ID in the email.)
  • Can Withdraw (grade of W) with 25% refund: Friday, Jan. 3 through Tuesday, Jan. 7.
  • Withdraw with no refund (full tuition liability): Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Monday, Jan. 13.

Offices Open Virtually at the Start of Winter Session

The College is closed from December 25-January 1 for Winter Break. Certain offices will have limited virtual hours to assist students starting Winter Session classes.

The Office of Academic Advising can be reached by emailing academicadvisement@sunysccc.edu or calling 518-381-1277 during the following days and times:

Friday, Dec. 27 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Registrars Office can be reached by emailing registrar@sunysccc.edu or calling 518-381-1348.

Monday, Dec. 30 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The IT Help Desk can be reached by submitting a ticket via Self Service at https://sccc.my.salesforce.com or calling 518-381-1487 (please leave a message and someone will return your call)

Monday, Dec. 30 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Bookstore will be open on campus on Monday, December 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for students needing to purchase textbooks or pick up an online order.