Spelman College's Wintermester 2020-2021

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Wintermester @ Spelman

Dec. 11, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024

The Wintermester term at Spelman College is an exciting opportunity for students to earn credit and accelerate their college education in a short period of time. Current Spelman students, Atlanta University Consortium Center (AUCC) students, and undergraduate students from all other institutions are invited to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to catch up, stay on track, or move ahead.

Online Learning Readiness Self-Assessment

2023-24 Wintermester Calendar

November 6 - Registration Opens
December 7 - Payment Deadline
December 7 - DROP NO PAY
December 8 - Registration Ends
December 11 - Class Begins
December 20 - Midterms
December 21 - Last Day to Withdraw
December 25 to 31 - Wintermester Break
(No classes for 3-week courses; 4-week courses will have classes during the break)
January 1 - Classes Resume
January 7 - Final Exam and Classes End
January 8 - Grades Due 10 a.m.

Wintermester Courses

Select Wintermester 2023 from the dropdown menu.

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Spelman Student Registration Wintermester Transient Application

Tuition Pricing for Spelman's Wintermester

Pricing Structure

1 credit hour – 744.00
2 credit hours – 1444.50
3 credit hours – 2166.75
4 credit hours – 2889.00

Pay for Wintermester

Financial Aid for Wintermester

Students must be enrolled at Spelman for at least six credit hours and speak with a financial aid counselor about eligibility before registering for Wintermester.

Get Financial Aid Tips

IMPORTANT: To make a payment or review your account, please follow these instructions:

Enter your Spelman College ID number
Enter your 6-digit PIN #
Click on Make Payment
Select: Current account balance: (You may change the amount indicated in the box)
Click Continue to enter your method of payment
Submit (Your payment will be reflected immediately.)

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Wintermester Support for Students

How to search Wintemester courses?

Visit Dynamic Schedule to search Wintermester courses.
How to register for a Wintermester course?

Please visit Web Registration Instructions for registration instructions.
How to pay for a Wintermester course?

Visit the Wintermester webpage for the payment link and payment instructions.
Where to find the Wintermester academic calendar?

Visit the Wintermester webpage for the Wintermester academic calendar.
What are the course types?

Wintermester courses are offered in three online types ---synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid. Students may take the course anywhere. Visit the Wintermester webpage for the definition of each type.
How many courses are Spelman students allowed to take during Wintermester?

Students may take 1 course (up to 4 credits) during Wintermester.
What is the time commitment for a Wintermester course?

Wintermester is intensive. To succeed in a 3-credit course, students should expect to invest approximately 14 hours of synchronous or asynchronous scheduled instruction per week. To succeed in a 4-credit course, students should expect to invest approximately 18 hours of scheduled instruction per week. Please note that students may need to spend extra hours completing course readings or other course preparation work outside of scheduled instruction.
What are the purposes of taking a Wintermester course?

The Wintermester term at Spelman College is an exciting opportunity for students to earn college credits and accelerate their college education in a short period of time. Students are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to catch up, stay on track, or move ahead.
Are students required to take a Wintermester course?

No.
How could students make a wise course selection decision?

Wintermester online courses require strong computer competency, self-motivation, time management, and organizational skills. Students can take the Online Leaming Self-Assessment to determine if they have the skills and mindsets necessary to succeed in an online, accelerated course. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss course scheduling with their academic advisor prior to registration.
How does Spelman prepare students for online, accelerated learning before Wintermester starts?

Registered students will receive a link via email to self-enroll in the SCOUP Student Orientation course. This self-paced online course provides engaging modules, practical tips, and interactive forums to help students succeed in online, accelerated learning. The course takes approximately 1-1. 5 hours to complete. It provides an online learning community before Wintermester starts.
Are all Wintermester courses guaranteed to run?

No. A course needs to have at least 6 enrolled students to be able to run during Wintermester. A student needs to complete both registration and payment processes to be considered enrolled.
What resources does Spelman provide for Wintermester students?
Spelman provides several online learning resources to ensure Wintermester at Spelman is academically beneficial for students. Students may take advantage of the following resources. Please check their website and contact each office for details.
What is the tuition for Wintermester?

Visit the Wintermester webpage for tuition pricing
Does Spelman provide a payment plan?

No. Full payment is required before registration closes. It is recommended that you complete the payment in full earlier to secure your course spot.
Does Spelman provide scholarships for Wintermester?

No. The HOPE Scholarship and other scholarships are not available for Wintermester.
Does Spelman provide any financial aid for Wintermester?

Please visit the page Financial Aid Tips for Wintermester for more information.
Whom should I contact for questions related to Wintermester financial aid?

Students may contact their financial aid advisor according to their last name. Visit the Financial Aid webpage to find out the contact information.
Does Spelman provide AUC cross-registration during Wintermester?

No. Spelman does not provide cross-registration during Wintermester. The student would have to contact another AUC institution and apply as a transient student there.
Are Spelman Wintermester courses open to non-Spelman students as well?

Spelman Wintermester courses are open to non-Spelman students. Non-Spelman students who want to take a Spelman Wintermester course need to complete the Wintermester Transient Application to apply.
Can Spelman students take a course at another institution during the winter and transfer the credits back to Spelman?

Yes. Students need to fill out the Off-Campus Course Approval Form and get the form approved by the department chair. After the course with another institution is completed, if the student wants to request the course credits to transfer to Spelman, the student needs to request a transcript from the institution that offers the course and submit the transcript to Spelman Registrar's Office.

Wintermester Support for Faculty

How many courses can a student take during the Wintermester?

Students at Spelman College and at AUC schools can take one course during Wintermester.
Are adjunct professors allowed to apply to create a new course?

Yes, Spelman College adjunct professors are encouraged to participate.
Should departments offer electives or only core required courses?

The decision to run electives or only core required courses during Wintermester is up to the department chair and faculty.
Are faculty required to teach during Wintermester?

No. Teaching during Wintermester is optional. Faculty are not required to develop or teach a course.