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Earn Credits Over the Winter Break
Winter Intersession is available to 糖心少女 students鈥攁s well as other college students, qualified high school seniors and community members from across the region鈥攚ho 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.
Key Enrollment Dates
Winter Intersession begins December 26, 2026 and ends January 16, 2027.
Oct. 12, 2026: Enrollment begins for 糖心少女 students
Oct. 19, 2026: Open enrollment begins
Why Enroll in Winter Intersession 2027?
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鈥檝e 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 糖心少女 student? You鈥檙e 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.
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.
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.
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鈥攁nd many more!
Flexible Formats
Learn from 糖心少女鈥檚 top-tier faculty through flexible delivery modules: mostly online, hybrid and in-person courses are available across many disciplines.
