Winter Session
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Registration will begin Monday, October 21
Students may only register for one class during the Winter session. Class schedule information may be viewed by logging in to Ulink, selecting the ‘Manage Classes’ tile, then ‘Class Search/Add to Cart’, select Fall 2024 as the term and ‘Winter’ as the session. If you do not have access to ULink, you may also search for classes, enter Term as ‘Fall 2024’ and Session as ‘Winter Session’.
October 21 | December 12 | December 13 | December 16 | December | December 25 | December 26 | January |
Registration Starts | Classes Start | Last Day To Add or Drop with 100% Tuition Credit* | Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Tuition Credit | Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Tuition Credit | No Classes | Last Day to Withdraw | Classes End |
*The last day to add is also the last day to delete a course from your record. After that date, a grade of "W" is assigned for withdrawals.
**January 3 is reserved for comprehensive finals only. If there is no comprehensive final, the last day of that class will be January 2.
NOTE: Final Assessments and Final Exams will be conducted online
Tuition
Winter Session Courses are charged per credit hour. These courses will be billed separately and in addition to Fall term course load.
Students currently enrolled in a campus program pay tuition by their residency (in-state/out-of-state) status.
Students currently enrolled in a fully-online program pay online tuition.
| Undergraduate | Resident (Per Credit Hour) | Non-Resident (Per Credit Hour) | Military (Per Credit Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Program Student | $540 | $1,221 | $250 |
| Online Program Student | $540 | $540 | $250 |
| Graduate | Resident (Per Credit Hour) | Non-Resident (Per Credit Hour) | Military (Per Credit Hour) |
| On-Campus Program Student | $830 | $1,687 | $250 |
| Online Program Student | $830 | $830 | $250 |
See Bursar's page: http://louisville.edu/bursar
Special rates:
- $250/credit for active-duty service members, Coast Guard and qualifying members of the Reserve Component and National Guard eligible for Title X (federal) TA*
- $375/credit for RN_BSN (nursing courses only)
- $622/credit for teacher education courses (approved programs only)
- $1265 Non-Resident/credit for teacher education courses (approved programs only)
- $800/credit for courses in College of Business Certificate programs
- $517/credit for courses in Master of Science in Health Administration
*Active-Duty is defined as on orders for 180 days or more. Any student planning on using military benefits should contact the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services prior to enrollment. Connect with Carissa Gentry at 502.852.0998 or carissa.gentry@louisville.edu.
Tuition rate does not include costs associated with a specific course or program, such as textbooks.
Eligible full-time UofL employees may use their tuition remission benefits for Winter Session classes (up to 8 credit hours per term) provided they have not reached their yearly maximum. For transcript purposes, Winter Session courses are considered part of the Fall Term and charged per credit hour. However, these courses will be billed separately and in addition to Fall Term course load. For more information about tuition remission, see http://louisville.edu/hr/benefits/education.
Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice. The summary on this page is intended to provide a quick reference for students. For more information and updates, visit the UofL Bursar's page.
For financial aid processing, the Winter Session is an intersession that is treated as part of the fall term. Therefore, when determining financial aid eligibility, hours taken in the intersession count toward a student’s enrollment status for the fall term, and costs for the intersession will be included in the cost of attendance (COA) for the fall term.
If you are planning to or have already registered for the Winter Session, it is recommended you contact a financial aid counselor at UofL to determine your potential financial aid options prior to the start of the Winter Session. Please note if you are a student enrolled as visiting students at UofL, you are not eligible to process financial aid at UofL; please contact your home school to discuss potential financial aid options.
Federal Financial Aid – If you have not done so already, please complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ensure UofL is listed as a school choice (UofL’s school code: 001999). For additional information, please visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website. To determine if you have any federal aid eligibility remaining for enrollment in the Winter Session, please contact UofL’s Student Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships - Check with your scholarship provider(s), if applicable, to determine if you qualify for funding specifically associated with winter session enrollment. Please note UofL admission-based awards, including Trustees, Porter, Border Benefit, Cardinal Commitment, Regional Scholars and National Scholars, are not available to cover additional costs associated with winter session enrollment.
Private/Alternative Educational Loans – For information on private/alternative educational loans, please visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website. If you plan to use private/alternative educational loan funds to help cover expenses for enrollment in the Winter Session, please contact a financial aid counselor at UofL as soon as you enroll or know you will be enrolling in the Winter Session.
KRS tuition waiver - Students with KRS documentation on file associated with veterans, police officers, firefighters, state employees, supervising or resource teachers, and foster or adopted children will be automatically awarded tuition benefits if standard eligibility conditions are met.
Kentucky State Aid (CAP Grant and KEES Scholarship) - If you are a Kentucky CAP Grant and/or KEES Scholarship recipient and did not receive a full-time award during the fall term based on your fall enrollment (excluding Winter Session hours), you may be eligible for additional funds based on your enrollment in the Winter Session. Please contact a financial aid counselor at UofL to determine if you have any remaining state aid eligibility.
UL Health - If a student is the recipient of funding from UL Health and has been confirmed eligible as an employee/employee dependent, they may receive an award to cover the cost of tuition for the Winter Session. A potential award will be placed on the student’s account if confirmed as eligible; eligibility will be re-evaluated and real awards made as of or following the last day to drop/add and receive 100% tuition credit for the Winter Session.
For information regarding financial aid, please contact UofL’s office (http://louisville.edu/financialaid) at 502.852.5511 or finaid@louisville.edu. Students who need to speak with a financial aid counselor about aid for winter session must contact the office prior to 12/11/2024. In accordance with the University’s holiday schedule, the Financial Aid office will be closed for winter break 12/14/2024 – 1/1/2025.
Student Financial Aid Office
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
- Students will receive a tuition bill for Winter Session classes beginning in late October.
- Bills will be due on December 13. Lack of payment could result in penalty including the assessment of a financial hold which will restrict the ability to add/drop future registrations.
- Eligible full-time UofL employees may use their tuition remission benefits for Winter Session classes (up to 2 courses) provided they have not reached their yearly maximum. Dependent tuition remission benefits can also be used for Winter Session courses. For transcript and tuition remission purposes, Winter Session courses are considered part of the Fall Term and charged per credit hour. However, these courses will be billed separately and in addition to Fall Term course load. For more information about this, see Tuition Remission.
- Payment Options may be reviewed on the Bursar’s Homepage.
Support
Ekstrom Library will observe the Intersession Schedule from December 14, 2024 - January 1, 2025.
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | December 16 - 20 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2024 - January 1, 2025 | Closed |
Spring semester begins Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – Regular hours resume
Winter Session students will have access to online databases, journals, research guides and DIY resources designed specifically to support online students.
Online Library Resources
- Distance Library Services – Homepage for distance education library resources and support.
- Subject Guides – The library’s Subject Guides provide links to recommended databases and other research resources grouped by subject area. All library databases are available 24/7 during Winter Session.
- Research DIY – Research DIY breaks down the research process for students and includes videos, infographics, and step-by-step instructions for searching databases, finding quality sources, writing a research paper, and more.
- Ask a Librarian – Students can use this form to contact a librarian with reference or other library-related questions during Winter Session. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
UofL students may also use their student IDs at any of the seven participating Metroversity libraries. To see a list of participating libraries, please visit http://metroversity.org/libraries
- REACH tutoring services and appointments are not available during Winter Session but online help resources are available at https://reach.louisville.edu/tipsandtools/
- The University of Louisville Writing Center (including the Virtual Writing Center) will be closed from 12/14/24-1/8/25. However, students can access valuable resources such as Writing FAQS, instructional videos, and writing handouts by visiting http://louisville.edu/writingcenter/for-students-1
- Student Tech support services are available throughout the Winter Session by phone at (502) 852-7997.
- Helpdesk hours are available every day from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. except on December 25.
- If you have an urgent request during off hours, call the helpdesk (and press #5) and your call will be transferred to an on-call technician, or you can leave your request on voicemail. Your call will be returned the next day starting at 7 a.m. unless you specify a time.
- The University of Louisville is committed to equal opportunity for all academically qualified students and does not discriminate based on disability. In recognition of disability as an important part of the diversity of our community, the Disability Resource Center fosters an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration, and outreach to the University of Louisville community. We provide support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services. For more information, please visit http://louisville.edu/disability/ or call (502) 852-6938. The Disability Resource Center will close for the winter break beginning December 14th and will reopen on January 2nd. Students who require accommodations in Winter session courses are advised to request accommodations prior to this break, preferably by our Winter session priority deadline of November 30th.
- The University of Louisville Police Department (ULPD) will remain on duty throughout Winter Session.
- To report an emergency, call (502) 852-6111 or 911
- ULPD Website: http://louisville.edu/police/
- Hotlines and Additional Resources:
- Adult Crisis Line: (502) 589-4313 or 1-800-221-0446
- This 24/7 hotline is a resource by a local Louisville agency: Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services). Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call using KY Relay at 711.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 OR 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Adult Crisis Line: (502) 589-4313 or 1-800-221-0446
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- The Trevor Project: 1-212-695-8650
- This 24/7 hotline is a resource specifically for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ).
- Emergency Psychiatry at University of Louisville Hospital: (502) 562-3120
- In case of imminent danger to self or others, please call 911 or ULPD.
Student Status
If you are currently enrolled (continuing student) at UofL, you may register for winter courses (under Fall 2024 Term) the same way you register for regular term courses, through ULink.
- Login to ULink with your UofL student credentials
- Select “Manage Classes”
- In the left nav menu, select “Class Search/Add to cart”
- Verify term is “Fall 2024”
- Select Winter Session from the Session drop-down. Additional Search criteria may also be selected to narrow your search.
- Follow the prompts/steps to enroll (click Accept button for each of the steps)
- Review Class Selection
- Review Class Preferences
- Enroll or Add to Cart
- Review and Submit
If you want to take Winter Session courses at UofL as a new, readmitted or transfer, you will need to complete an application for admission. Please apply early to ensure there is enough time to process your application. Based on your qualifications, you can apply to an undergraduate or graduate program:
How to apply:
- Undergraduate Admission – visit page
- Submit application and $30 application fee
- Graduate Admission – visit page
- Contact the Graduate Program of interest to determine eligibility for the course or degree program
- Submit the graduate application for degree status to the program of interest OR Submit the graduate application as a non-degree visiting student to the graduate program offering the course (by established deadline) at http://louisville.edu/graduate.
- Pay the graduate application fee of $65
- The graduate program will make the admission decision and notify Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions will process the admit, so that the student may register for Winter Session courses
If you plan to apply to an online program at UofL and have questions or need more details, connect with us using the form below. For all campus programs, please visit the respective school or department’s website.
If you are currently attending other institutions or have graduated from UofL and are interested in taking Winter Session courses at UofL as a visiting student, you will need to complete an application for admission and indicate that you will be a “non-degree” student.
If you are a returning (post-master’s) student interested in taking a Winter Session course, you are required to submit an application for admission to the Graduate School indicating that you will be a “non-degree” student.
Please apply early to ensure there is enough time to process your application.
How to apply:
Undergraduate students:
- Visit undergraduate application page
- Submit application and $30 application fee
Graduate students:
- Contact the Graduate Program of interest to determine eligibility for the course or degree program
- Submit the graduate application as a non-degree visiting student to the graduate program offering the course (by established deadline). http://louisville.edu/graduate
- Pay the $65 graduate application fee
- Visiting students will not need to use the online letter of recommendation option, as letters are not required
- Visiting students will need a visiting student letter/and or official transcript (sent directly from the home school) to Graduate Admissions. Degree seeking students will need to submit all required program documents.
- The graduate program will make the admission decision and notify Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions will process the admit, so that the student may register for Winter Session courses
Note: Visiting students do not need to use the online letter of recommendation option, as letters will not be required.
Winter Session 2024 Add/Drop/Withdraw Calendar
| Winter Session 2024 | Dec 12-Jan 3 |
| Classes Begin | Dec. 12 |
| Last Day to Add or Drop - 100% Tuition Credit | Dec. 13 |
| Last Day to Drop - 50% Tuition Credit | Dec. 16 |
| Last Day to Drop - 25% Tuition Credit | Dec. 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw | Dec. 26 |
| Last Day of Classes | Jan. 2 |
| Final Exams | Jan. 3 (if needed) |
*The last day to add is also the last day to delete a course from your record. After that date, a grade of "W" is assigned for all withdrawals.
Courses may be Added/Dropped/Withdrawn via ULink under the Fall 2024 term beginning October 21.
If you have any questions, email the Registrar’s Office at register@louisville.edu.
We hope you'll join us this winter and take advantage of our three-week intensive session!