January Term Registration and Deadlines

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

New Non-Degree Students (students without a Webcat account)

Payment Methods & Information