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Dec. 20, 2024 - Jan. 11, 2025
Winter Intersession 2025 @ CSUSM

Make the most of your winter break! Earn college credits and graduate sooner.
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Earn Credits Over the Winter Break

Winter Intersession is available to CSUSM students—as well as other college students, qualified high school seniors and community members from across the region—who want to fast track their degree by earning credits in just four weeks. Choose from credit courses in a wide range of fields and disciplines and earn up to 4 units in between semesters. Most courses are offered in a flexible, online format.

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Key Enrollment Dates

Winter Intersession begins December 20, 2024 and ends January 11, 2025. 

Oct. 14, 2024: Enrollment begins for CSUSM students
Oct. 21, 2024: Open enrollment begins

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Why Enroll in Winter Intersession 2025?

Earn Credits with Flexible Learning

Select from dozens of courses that are delivered mostly online, hybrid or in-person. Take a required class for your degree or learn a new topic you’ve always wanted to explore!

Save on Tuition and Graduate Sooner

Expedite your path to graduation by earning credits between semesters. Winter Intersession courses are eligible for financial aid.

Apply Winter Credits to Any Institution

Not a CSUSM student? You’re still welcome to take Winter Intersession classes! Most courses can be transferred back to your college or university. It's always a good idea to double check with your home institution before registering.

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Unlock Financial Support for Your Winter Studies
Winter Intersession courses for current Cal State San Marcos students are eligible for financial aid!

We encourage you to check out the university's financial aid resources to learn more.

 

Knock Out Up To 4 Units!

With Winter Intersession, you can continue taking courses between fall and spring semesters, accelerating your progress toward degree completion and graduation. Request information to learn more about course offerings, financial aid and to receive registration date reminders.

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Why Enroll at Cal State San Marcos?

Top-Notch Education

California State University San Marcos is a highly-respected, forward-focused institution, dedicated to preparing future leaders and delivering a relevant and rigorous education.


Fast-Track Options

Choose from more than 40 intensive, four-week courses in topics as varied as Perspectives in Globalization, Bioethics, Intro to Cinema—and many more!


Flexible Formats

Learn from CSUSM’s top-tier faculty through flexible delivery modules: mostly online, hybrid and in-person courses are available across many disciplines.

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Transform Your Winter Break: Get Ahead with CSUSM!

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