Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers new winter session courses beginning Dec. 15. The four-week courses are taught entirely online to provide accessibility for students during winter break. A list of courses is available at siue.edu/wintersession.
“Winter session can help students reduce the total time to earn a degree, especially when combined with summer session as part of a comprehensive academic plan,” said Dr. Parviz Ansari, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We will assess students’ interest in the winter session, and we plan to expand course offerings in future years to meet student demand.”
SIUE provides financial incentive for students interested in winter session. Students, who enroll and complete winter courses, will be eligible to waive the $50 per credit off-campus fee. They may also be awarded up to $150 in scholarship to use toward the winter session. The total savings equals $300 for a three-credit course taken during winter session.
SIUE developed a limited number of courses offered in an accelerated four-week period with both undergraduate and graduate courses available. Students can expect to dedicate approximately four hours to their coursework each day.
The online format provides flexibility for students as they work through course material and submit assignments. Students can complete their class from any location with reliable Internet access and a computer that meets SIUE Information Technology Services requirements.
Students can schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to plan winter session courses. Online class registration for winter session will be concurrent with spring 2015 registration.
To learn more about winter session at SIUE, siue.edu/wintersession or contact Tyann Cherry at tycherr@siue.edu or 618-650-2663.