Wintermester Registration
UT San Antonio is introducing a new academic offering within the fall semester called the wintermester. This three-week, fully online asynchronous term will feature a small selection of courses.
More details will be shared as plans are solidified and course offerings are finalized.
Wintermester Dates
| Wintermester Term: December 15, 2025 – January 10, 2026 | |
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| November 24, 2025 | Wintermester Registration Opens |
| December 9, 2025 | Last day to add Wintermester classes |
| December 10, 2025 | Wintermester Payment deadline |
| December 10, 2025 | Wintermester Financial Aid Disbursement |
| December 15, 2025 | First day of Wintermester classes |
| December 16, 2025 | Wintermester Census Date, 5 p.m. |
| December 24-26, 2025 | Winter Holiday (University Closed) |
| January 1-2, 2026 | New Year’s Holiday (University Closed) |
| January 6, 2026 | Wintermester Withdrawal/Automatic “W” Deadline |
| January 10, 2026 | End of Term for Wintermester |
Wintermester Registration Information
Wintermester Registration Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria to enroll in a Wintermester course:
- Must already be enrolled in Fall 2025 classes.
- May not add a Wintermester course if it causes them to exceed the normal limit of 19 credit hours of coursework allowed in the entire fall semester.
- May not be on Academic Warning or Academic Probation.
Registration Guidelines
- May not enroll in more than 3 credit hours of Wintermester coursework.
- May not add a course they already attempted in earlier Fall part-of-term.
Registration Timeframe
Registration will begin Monday, November 24th. Students can add Wintermester courses through the registration portal in their myUTSA Account.
- The last day to add a Wintermester course will be Tuesday, December 9,
- The last day to drop a Wintermester course will be Tuesday, December 16 (Census date),
Wintermester Financial Aid Resources
Wintermester Aid Eligibility
Wintermester is considered a module within the Fall semester and is not treated as a separate term for financial aid purposes. This means you may be responsible out of pocket for wintermester courses since Fall financial aid was already disbursed earlier in the semester. UT San Antonio operates on a standard Fall/Spring academic year, with Summer designated as a trailer term. Financial aid is awarded by term, not by module. Students who have already received their full financial aid eligibility for Fall may not be eligible for additional aid for Wintermester courses. This includes federal, state, and institutional aid allocated based on enrollment and eligibility within the Fall term. Students planning to enroll in Wintermester courses should consult the Financial Aid Office to determine if their existing Fall aid package can accommodate Wintermester enrollment. Any adjustments to federal aid eligibility will be made in accordance with federal regulations and institutional policies governing modular enrollment and term-based aid disbursement. Any eligible aid will be offered by Monday, December 8 and will pay out on Tuesday, December 9.
Federal Aid (Grants, Work-Study, Loans)
If you had not previously borrowed Federal loans for the fall semester, you may borrow unused loans to help with wintermester costs. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (combined Fall + Wintermester credit hours) to be eligible for federal loans. One Stop can assist you with questions about remaining eligibility.
UT San Antonio Aid (Scholarships, Grants, etc.)
Applicable UT San Antonio financial aid will be applied to the Wintermester bill based on enrollment in Wintermester credit hours. To check aid requirements, log into your myUTSA Account, go to the Menu card for Financial Aid and Scholarships, then click “App: Financial Aid Portal”. No additional UT San Antonio scholarships or need-based grants are awarded specifically for Wintermester enrollment.
Disbursement Information
Enrollment & Aid Impact
If you drop a Wintermester course, your total Fall semester enrollment must still meet the minimum requirements to maintain financial aid eligibility. If you drop or withdraw from Wintermester courses, you may be required to return disbursed financial aid based on Return of Title IV (R2T4) regulations. Enrollment level for Fall aid is determined by combining Wintermester and Fall credit hours. Fall aid eligibility is determined by combining Fall and Wintermester credit hours.
Disbursement Details
Since Wintermester is part of the Fall term, eligible aid for Wintermester courses will be disbursed on December 10, 2025. Note: All verification and/or outstanding hold items must be resolved prior to disbursement. Check your Financial Aid portal, accessed through your myUTSA Account, to ensure there are no unsatisfied requirements that could delay your aid.
Wintermester Grades and Academic Standing
Students in Wintermester courses will have their Fall GPA and Academic Standing updated at the end of both the 16-week term and then again after their Wintermester grades are submitted.
Wintermester and Fall Graduation
- Students will not be eligible for Fall 2025 graduation if their Wintermester course is needed for graduation purposes.
- Students will need to instead apply for Spring 2026 graduation. They may be eligible to have their degree awarded early if they are not completing any additional degree requirements in the Spring 2026 semester.