Division of Continuing and Global Education
Winter Intersession
December 26, 2024 - January 14, 2025
Winter Intersession Course List
About Intersession
Intersessions are condensed class schedules offered in the weeks between semesters. Intersession classes provide the same curriculum, grades, units, and degree progress as classes in the fall or spring semester, only in a much shorter timeframe. Each day of an Intersession class is equivalent to at least one week of a class offered in the fall or spring semesters.
Most Intersession classes are offered for open enrollment and there is no priority registration. Anyone who meets prerequisites may enroll as soon as registration opens. Intersessions are also open to non-Fresno State participants.
Students may register online via MyFresno State beginning October 21, 2024. The initial payment deadline is November 12. Students with unpaid Intersession balances will be dropped on November 13.
The Intersession schedule may be revised between November 13-20, based on input from faculty.
The open registration period will resume on November 13 with an "immediate pay" requirement--students with unpaid balances will be dropped every 24 hours until registration ends.The last day for students to self-enroll without instructor permission is December 23.
The 2025 Winter Intersession begins on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and ends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Students may self- enroll with a permission number from the instructor from December 26-30. No additional enrollments will be accepted after December 30.
The fee for Intersession is a flat $305 per unit, regardless of course level. Textbooks may be required. Classes with additional materials or course fees in the University Catalog will also have those fees in Intersession. There are no additional student services fees associated with Intersession. Financial aid is not available for Intersession.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 23 | Winter 2025 Call for Proposals begins. |
| October 4 | Last day to submit Winter 2025 course proposals. |
| October 21 | Class list available on Intersession website. Registration opens. |
| November 12 | Initial payment deadline. |
| November 13 | Students with unpaid account balances dropped. "Immediate pay" registration begins. Faculty consulted regarding class enrollment. Schedule revisions begin. |
| November 20 | Schedule revisions end. Revised class list published. |
| December 22 | Last day for waitlist. |
| December 23 | Last day for students to self-enroll in Intersession. |
| December 26 | First day of Intersession instruction. Students may self-enroll with instructor permission. |
| December 30 | Last day to self-enroll with instructor permission. No Intersession enrollments will be accepted after this date. |
| January 1 | New Year Holiday observed. No class meetings. |
| January 14 | Last day of instruction for Winter 2025. |
| January 16 | First day of instruction for Spring 2025. |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday |
| January 21 | Winter 2025 final grades due. |
The registration process is the same as the fall and spring semesters. Current students may log into MyFresnoState and use the "Search for Classes" or "Class Enrollment" tools to find available classes in the "Winter 2025" term.
Intersession grades will be averaged into students' Fresno State GPA. Students who do not attend their enrolled classes will receive failing grades, which will reflect on their GPA as well. Winter Intersession grades will be available at MyFresnoState after January 21.
Students may drop Intersession classes online until the fourth calendar day of class. Students who have a serious and compelling reason and who wish to drop on the fifth calendar day or later may petition to drop with a grade of “W.”
See "Refunds" below for more information on refund policies.
Wait lists are available for Winter Intersession. Students may add themselves to the wait list if a class is full, and will be auto-enrolled in the class if a space becomes available.
Important Note: Waitlisted students should check their campus email daily for notification of registration and be prepared to make payment before the next deadline, especially if enrollment occurs during the "Immediate Pay" registration period when students with unpaid balances are dropped every 24 hours.
Intersession courses have the same grading options--for example: letter-grading, credit/no credit, or student choice--as their equivalents in the fall and spring semesters. However, the period in which students may request changes to the grading option will be considerably shorter. Changes in grading option must be made no later than Friday of the first week of class.
The grading option may be changed during self-enrollment in MyFresnoState. The selected grading option will be used on the student's Fresno State transcript. The University Catalog provides detailed explanations of the various grading options, but please note that the deadlines referenced in the Catalog (e.g. 20th day of instruction) apply to fall and spring classes, NOT Intersession. Review the information in the University Catalog.
Intersession courses may be audited, similar to Fall and Spring classes. An schedule change form requesting audit grading must be submitted to the Continuing and Global Education Dean's Office no later than the Friday of the first week of instruction.
The Univeristy Catalog provides detailed explanations of the various grading options, but please note that the deadlines referenced in the Catlaog (e.g. 20th day of instruction) apply to fall and spring classes, NOT Intersession. Review the information in the University Catalog.
Intersession is open to community members and non-Fresno State students. Matriculated and disqualified students, as well as the public, may take Intersession classes. The same registration process, fees, and deadlines apply to non-Fresno State students.
View the University's class schedule as a non-Fresno State student. Note: Winter 2025 class information will not be available on the schedule until October 21.
Course prerequisites may impact non-Fresno State students' ability to self-enroll if fulfillment of those prerequisites is not on record at Fresno State. For example, a non-Fresno State student attempting to enroll in Calculus 2 will be denied enrollment if they completed Calculus 1 at another institution, unless an official transcript was already sent to Fresno State as part of a prior degree completion or admission attempt. Course prerequisties may be overridden by permission numbers provided by instructors. Please contact the class instructor with permission number requests.
Registration in Intersession does not ensure admission to the university, nor should it be interpreted as acceptance to any degree or credential program. Students who are interested in formal admission to the university should contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment for more information.
For more information on registration as a non-Fresno State student, please follow the Continuing and Global Education registration guide.
Initial Registration Period
Immediate Pay Registration Period
Payments may be submitted online through MyFresnoState or in person and should be specifically designated as "Continuing and Global Education Payments." Refer to the Continuing and Global Education registration guide for detailed information on accepted payments.
Financial aid is NOT available for Winter Intersession.
Refunds
Students who drop classes before the first day of instruction will receive full (100%) refunds of fees paid. Students who drop by the fourth calendar day of instruction will receive a partial (65%) refund. See "Partial Refund Calculation" below to determine available refunds.
Refunded money will remain on the student's Fresno State account for future expenses unless a refund is requested using the Schedule Change/Refund Form. Refunds will be dispersed according to the student's BankMobile preference. Non-Fresno State students should set this up before requesting a refund. For instructions, view the "How to Receive a Refund" section of the Accounting Services website.
If a class is cancelled by the university, a refund will be automatically dispersed; students will not need to submit a form to request the refund.
| Units | Fees | 65% Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $305.00 | $198.25 |
| 2 | $610.00 | $396.50 |
| 3 | $915.00 | $594.75 |
| 4 | $1,220.00 | $793.00 |
| 5 | $1,525.00 | $991.25 |
| 6 | $1,830.00 | $1,189.50 |
| 7 | $2,135.00 | $1,387.75 |
| 8 | $2,440.00 | $1,586.00 |
| 9 | $2,745.00 | $1,784.25 |
| 10 | $3,050.00 | $1,982.50 |
| 11 | $3,335.00 | $2,180.75 |
| 12 | $3,660.00 | $2,379.00 |
Continuing and Global Education
The CGE office can assist with registration, payment, and general queries regarding
Intersession.
The office will be closed from December 24 - January 1.
Contact Continuing and Global Education
Help Desk
The Help Desk can assist with technical issues for MyFresnoState, Google Apps, and
other systems.
Availability for the University Help Desk during Winter Break will be determined at
a later date.
Contact the Help Desk
Canvas Support
The Canvas Support team can assist with issues related to Canvas access for students
and fauclty.
Canvas Support Team availability during Winter Break will be determined at a later
date.
Contact Canvas Support
Call for Proposals
The 2025 Call for Proposals runs from September 23 - October 4, 2024. Only one class (4-units maximum) may be proposed by an instructor during Intersession.
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Propose an Intersession Course
Course Offerings
Courses listed in the University Catalog may be offered during Intersession. General education and high-demand courses are good candidates for Intersession. Multiple sections of the same course or courses that require large amounts of writing or numerous lab hours are not recommended for Intersession. At the direction of the faculty serving on the Writing Competency Subcommittee, UDWR courses must meet for a 6-week minimum. To comply, CGE will not accept W courses proposed for Intersessions.
Many Intersession classes in the Winter term are offered online due to faculty and student travel plans. In-person courses may be offered as well, but campus services will be operating on reduced schedules during Winter Break, and in-person classes will be scheduled in as few buildings as possible.
Class Format and Contact Hours
Winter Intersession 2024 allows for 13 days of instruction, plus weekends if needed. Courses may be offered face-to-face, online or as a hybrid. The specific minimum numbers of contact hours required for a class are as follows. Each unit of credit equates to 15 contact hours; or 3 hours per day of instruction in a face-to-face for synchronous class.
Instructor Salary
Instructors will be paid via the CSU Salary Schedule; Class Code 2322. Salary is based on faculty rank and class enrollment. Contact the Intersession Coordinator with any questions about pay calculations.
Teaching in Intersession
Below is a brief outline of the process along with important dates.
- The Winter Intersession call for proposals will be issued on September 23.
- Faculty should consult with their department chairs about potential courses they wish to offer. Some departments have internal processes and deadlines to determine who teaches during Intersession.
- Complete the Course Proposal Form and select Intersession as the program. The dates of instruction must match the Intersession dates (December 26 - January 14).
- The last day to submit a Course Proposal Form is October 4.
- Course Proposal Forms will be automatically routed for review by the approriate department chairs and deans.
- Continuing and Global Education will either schedule your class or follow up if additional information is needed.
- Faculty should submit Winter 2024 textbook information to the Kennel Bookstore by October 12.
- Students will begin registering for classes on October 21.
- Continuing and Global Education will provide an enrollment update on November 15. At this time, facultyt may withdraw their courses if enrollment falls below their expectations. Classes with zero enrollments at this time will be automatically withdrawn by CGE.
- CGE will issue contracts for Intersession classes during the week of December 16.
- Intersession instruction will begin on December 26.
- No instruction, assignments, or exams are to be required on New Year's Day, January 1.
- All required Intersession instruction, assignments, exams must be completed by January 14.
- Intersession grades must be submitted in MyFresnoState by January 21.
- Continuing and Global Education will finalize and authorize Intersession pay during the week of January 21.
- Faculty pay is usually disbursed within 4-6 weeks of authorization, following review by Faculty Affairs and Payroll Services.
Intersession Coordinator
Faculty may contact Melody Kirk (melodykirk@mail.fresnostate.edu or 559.278.3618) with any questions about teaching in Intersession.