Winter 2026

DateDaySchedule
October 15WednesdayRegistration opens for continuing students: Winter 2026 and Spring 2026
November 1SaturdayLast to apply for Spring and Winter session graduation
November 27ThursdayHoliday-- CUNY SPS is closed
November 28FridayHoliday-- CUNY SPS is closed
December 24WednesdayHoliday-- CUNY SPS is closed
December 25ThursdayHoliday-- CUNY SPS is closed
December 26FridayLast Day to file ePermit request for 2026 Winter Session
December 31WednesdayNew Year's Eve - CUNY SPS is closed
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day - CUNY SPS is closed
  Last day to drop for 100% tuition refund
  No refund or reduction of liability of student fees for drops after this date
January 2FridayFirst day of class
  Online course sites open
  Last day to add a course
  First and last day to drop a class for a 50% refund of tuition (50% tuition liability is assessed)
January 3SaturdayFirst day to drop a class for 25% refund of tuition (75% tuition liability is assessed)
  Verification of Enrollment Rosters Available to faculty
January 4SundayLast day to drop a class for 25% refund of tuition (75% tuition liability is assessed)
  No refunds after this date
  Last day to drop a class without a "W" grade
  Verification of Enrollment Rosters due from faculty
January 5MondayFirst day of withdrawal, grade of “W” will be recorded
January 16FridayLast day to withdraw and receive grade of “W”
January 19MondayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day - CUNY SPS is closed
January 23FridayFinal Examinations
  End of Winter Session
January 26MondayFinal Grades Due by 11:59 pm
February 1SundayConferral date for 2026 winter session degrees and certificates