Course Load Policy
Due to the intensive format of January Term, ALL students are limited to registering for one* course and a maximum of 4 credits.
*One Course Exception: Students may register for more than one course provided the courses DO NOT meet concurrently and the total credits DO NOT exceed the 4 credit maximum.
Deadlines January Term 2023
- October 17: Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. No RAC, instructor or advisor signature required.
Students without Webcat accounts must register with non-degree registration form.
Payment due at time of registration for non-degree students; degree students will be billed. - December 23: Noon deadline for students without Webcat accounts registering for any courses beginning Dec 28. Must register with non-degree registration form.
- December 26 - January 2: Offices closed. Regular business hours resume Jan 3.
- December 28: Online courses begin.
- January 3: On campus courses begin.
- January 3: LAST DAY to ADD classes on Webcat.
- January 3: LAST DAY to DROP with REFUND. Full tuition and fees refunded. Refund policies may vary for a study away course.
- January 6: LAST DAY to DROP without petition. No refund available.
Note: Courses dropped between January 7-9 by approved petition will result in a 'W' on transcript. - January 9: Mid-semester. Note: Courses dropped by approved petitions after this date will result in a 'WP' (passing) or 'WF' (failing) grade. 'WF' does affect GPA.
- January 20: Classes end.
- February 3: Faculty grade submission deadline at Noon.
Registration instructions
Note: Pass/Fail option is available for degree students only.
pass/fail form
Auditing a course is not permitted during January Term.
Students with WEBCAT Accounts
- Register online via WEBCAT.
- Study abroad information.
New Non-Degree Students (students without a Webcat account)
- Email: Please send a completed non-degree registration form to registrars.office@unh.edu. Forms will only be accepted if non-degree registration has started. Please see the Master Calendar for a comprehensive list of registration dates.
- In-Person: Office of the Registrar, 11 Garrison Ave., Stoke Hall, Room 180, Durham.