Get Ahead. Stay Ahead. Get Credits.

There are so many reasons to earn credits at RCC this winter!

December 30, 2024 – January 17, 2025

Earn up to four college credits in three weeks! You can lighten your spring course load, transfer the credits to your current college, retake a class you dropped, or finish your degree in less than 2 years.

Registration for Wintersession

Wintersession 2025 registration opening date TBD.

Continuing RCC Students

Visiting Students*

  • Visiting students can view course offerings using this Self-Service Banner link and select Winter under Select a Term.
  • If you are a student attending a SUNY college or university please use the online SUNY cross-registration application found at https://www.suny.edu/crossregistration
  • For non-SUNY students or any student from a SUNY institution that does not participate in wintersession cross-registration, please make sure your home school approves you taking the courses at RCC. Download your home school’s required form and email it along with the following documents to [email protected].
    • RCC Student Data Sheet & Registration Form
    • Your Home School’s College Transcript (unofficial version is acceptable)
    • Picture ID
    • Once Records has entered your Student Data Sheet, you will receive additional correspondence on how to register through Banner Self-Service.

*For visiting students, check with your four-year college to ensure that they accept RCC Wintersession courses and will give you appropriate credit. If you have questions contact Records & Registration at 845-574-4328 or [email protected]. If necessary, contact RCC’s Academic Affairs at 845-574-4308 to request a detailed course description or Learning Activity Proposal (LAP).

High School Students

If you are a high school student interested in taking a winter class, contact Admissions at 845-574-4224 or [email protected] to get started.

Wintersession 2025 Academic Calendar

Wintersession 2025: December 30 – January 17
DateImportance
Sunday, December 29
  • Last day for 100% Tuition Refund for Winter Session 2025 Classes
Monday, December 30
  • Winter Session Classes Begin
Wednesday, January 1
  • New Year’s Day – No Classes, Campus Closed
Sunday, January 5
  • Last day for 25% Tuition Refund for Winter Session Classes
Wednesday, January 8
  • Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” grade for Winter Session Classes
  • Last Day to Request a Pass/Fail or Audit Grade for Winter Session Classes
Monday, January 13
  • Winter Session Final Exams Begin
Friday, January 17
  • Winter Session Classes End
Monday, January 20
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes, Campus Closed
Wednesday, January 22
  • Winter Session Final Grades Due