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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are Winter Session courses open to visiting students or only current enrolled SHU students?
    Courses are available to current matriculated SHU students as well as students matriculated at another college/university.
  • I am taking a gap year; am I eligible to enroll in one or more courses?
    Courses are available to current matriculated Seton Hall students as well as students matriculated at another college/university.
  • How many courses can I enroll in?
    Students are eligible to take up to three (3) credits during the Winter Session.
  • What is the cost per credit during Winter Session?
    Winter Session courses will be billed at the per-credit rate and are not included in the flat tuition for fall or spring. Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information on tuition and fees.
  • Will my financial aid package cover the cost of Winter Session?
    Winter Session is not eligible for financial aid. SHU merit scholarships and state and federal financial aid awards may not apply to Winter Session tuition. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.
  • How do I get textbooks for my course?
    Textbooks can be ordered through the SHU bookstore or at your preferred location. Find out more on course books.
  • When can I register for Winter Session?
    Winter Session registration opens on November 6, 2023, at 7:45 a.m.
  • When do courses begin?
    Winter Session courses begin on Wednesday, January 3 and run through Tuesday, January 16, 2024. There will be no Winter Session remote class session on January 15 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance.
  • What if my plans change and I want to take a different course or drop my course(s)?
    Students may add/drop before the start of the session. If you drop a course by that date, tuition will be credited/refunded.
  • What if I want to "drop" a course after the Add/Drop date?
    Please visit the Registration page for more information on add/drop procedures as well as withdrawing from a course.
  • If I drop or withdraw from a class, will my tuition payment be refunded?
    Please visit the Office of the Bursar for guidelines on reimbursement.
  • How do I get my PIN to register?
    For SHU students, the PIN for registration for the Winter Session will be the same PIN that students use for spring registration. Be sure that you have consulted your academic advisor. For visiting students, the Office of the Registrar will assist in registration; no PIN is required.
  • Can I live on campus while taking a Winter Session class?
    Unless special arrangements have been made with the university, campus housing will not be available during the Winter Session.
  • I don't see a class listed that I need to take for my major. Why not?
    The Winter Session is a select list of courses; not all courses can be offered during this timeframe. Please refer to the Spring Session for additional course choices.
  • Where will I log in to access the course?
    All Winter Session courses will be posted in Canvas via Seton Hall's Pirate Net portal.
  • I am a Seton Hall graduate student. Are any graduate courses offered during the Winter Session?
    There is a limited schedule of graduate courses offered during the Winter Session. You may check the schedule and reach out to your program director with questions.