Wintersession FAQ

Typically, general education or major-specific lower-level courses are offered in the Wintersession. To view courses offered in the Wintersession:

1. Sign in to my.semo.edu using SE Key
2. In the search box, type “Advising Toolkit for Students”
3. Select the “Browse Classes” option from Enrollment Tools section
4. Select the Spring 2027 term and click “continue”
5. Click the “Advanced Filter” button
6. Highlight all the subject fields with your mouse
7. In the Part of Term field, select “Wintersession"
8. Click the "Section Search" button

Wintersession courses will have a ‘Z’ before the section number. These courses are listed as meeting all day, every day, but for online sections there are no formal meeting times—you can access the course through our LMS anytime you want.

Students are limited to 1 course during Wintersession. The Wintersession is part of the spring semester; any course a student takes during the Wintersession will be counted as part of their spring schedule.

Enrollment in the Wintersession begins on October 12, 2026 and follows the priority registration date schedule for the spring 2027 semester. Use your spring 2027 registration PIN to register for and drop Wintersession classes.

Yes. To be eligible for financial aid for courses taken during the Wintersession, students need to enroll in the spring semester and comply with all spring semester financial aid requirements. Wintersession courses are considered part of a student’s spring course load for determining financial aid eligibility. For more specific information, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@semo.edu or (573) 651-2253. Students who will have additional expenses associated with a study abroad program over the Wintersession may contact Student Financial Services to determine if any additional financial assistance is available to cover the additional costs associated with the program.

Payment for a Wintersession class will follow the regular payment schedule for the spring semester. Spring billing statements are sent out in mid-December, and payment is due January 4, 2026. You can review your account details, enroll in an Installment Payment Plan (IPP), or make payment through the student portal. For questions, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@semo.edu or (573) 651-2253.

The regional campuses will be closed on December 23 at 5 p.m. and will open back up on January 4 at 8 a.m., so it is not advisable to rely on computer labs at the facilities.

Yes. You can take a Wintersession course to fulfill prerequisite requirements for courses in the regular spring term.

No. A Wintersession class cannot be used to qualify for graduation in the fall. Students in a Wintersession course for graduation will need to apply for the spring semester. Please visit the graduation website for more information.

• Monday, December 21
  • Wintersession Begins
• Tuesday, December 22
  • Last Day to Add Wintersession Classes
  • Last Day to Drop Wintersession Classes with 100% Refund
• Thursday, December 24
  • Last Day to Drop Wintersession Classes with Partial Refund
• Thursday, January 7
  • Last Day to Drop a Wintersession Class
• Friday, January 15
  • Final Exams for Wintersession Classes
• Tuesday, January 19
  • Last day to return textbooks for Wintersession Classes

The University is closed from December 24 through January 4 over the winter break. Tech Support, however, will be available to you via email or telephone throughout most of the Wintersession. To view tech support operating hours over break, please visit SEMO IT.

If you need tech support over the Wintersession -

• Call: (573) 651-4357
• Email: helpdesk@semo.edu.
• Visit: SEMO IT

If the portal is unavailable, students can access online courses and email through the alternate login web pages. The alternate login for student email can be found here at Outlook Mail. The alternate login for courses using Canvas is SEMO Canvas or  Instructure.

Portal is available to make registration changes 24 hours a day. The portal should be operational throughout the Wintersession except for a short-scheduled maintenance period. If you want to drop your Wintersession course and it is not past the drop deadline, simply go to the portal and use the Add/Drop Classes function easily found in the search bar. You will need your spring PIN to drop the class, so make sure you save it; your academic advisor will not be available during the break to provide your spring PIN.

NOTE: Please pay close attention to the refund schedule for dropping classes. Specific dates and deadlines can be found on the Academic Calendar as well as the Student Financial Calendar.

There are two ways to get your rental textbooks:

1. You can order rental textbooks online through the textbook rental website.
2. You can pick up rental books in person beginning December 7, 2026 in the basement of Kent Library. (A SEMO ID or a driver's license and your S0# are required)

Textbook Rental will be closed December 24, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Please return
Wintersession books by January 19, 2027 to ensure students taking the course in January will have a book.

For retail books go online through the bookstore website or go to the Southeast Bookstore, first Floor UC. Books from Southeast Bookstore can be shipped to 388 N. Henderson, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Students who are shipping their books should get a tracking number for the package.