Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the Winter-Term
1. Can the student combine Winter-term (4 wks) and Spring-term (15wks) credits to obtain full-term enrollment for the Spring Semester (19 weeks)?
Full-time/Part-time Status. An undergraduate student taking 12 or more credits per semester at Elizabethtown College is considered a full-time student for enrollment purposes. Winter term credits are combined with spring term credits when calculating financial aid eligibility and for enrollment reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). An undergraduate student taking fewer than 12 credits per semester is considered part-time.
For billing purposes, if a student takes 4 credits in the winter-term (4 wks) and 8 credits in the spring-term (15 wks) , they would be billed for the 4 winter term credits at the winter term tuition rate and billed for 8 credits at the part-time tuition rate for the spring term credits in our overarching Spring Semester (19 wks). The spring semester is now defined as a combination of the winter-term (4 weeks) and the spring-term (15 weeks) for enrollment purposes, but not for billing. Each term will continue to be billed independently.
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Undergraduate Spring Semester (SP) |
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Schools |
Winter |
Spring |
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GPS |
4WK (W1) |
5WK (S1) |
5WK (S2) |
5WK (S3) |
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15 Week (S4) |
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On-Campus |
4WK (1W) |
15 Week (4S) |
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Semester Loads
- Fall Semester. 15 weeks. The Fall semester is comprised of multiple sub-terms at the graduate (#A, A#) and undergraduate level (#F, F#). A student may register for a maximum of 18 credits across any combination of fall sub-terms before seeking permission to overload, with associated fees. A student may carry a maximum of 20 credits in the fall semester.
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Spring Semester.
19 weeks. The Spring semester is comprised of a combination of winter and spring sub-terms. Below is the permissible combination of credits across the any combination of sub-terms:
- Winter sub-terms Only: A student may register for a maximum of 4 credits in the winter-sub-term(s): Undergraduate (#W, W#) and Graduate (#I, I#).
- Spring sub-terms Only: A student may register for a maximum of 18 credits across any combination of spring sub-terms: Undergraduate (#S, S#) and Graduate (#P, #P) before seeking permission to overload.
- Winter/Spring Combination: A student may register for a maximum of 4 credits in the winter along with a maximum registration of 18 credits across any combination of spring sub-terms (#S, S#) before seeking permission to overload.
- Summer Semester: 14 weeks. Students may carry up to maximum of 12 undergraduate (#J, J#) or graduate (#U, U#) credits before seeking permission to overload. Overloads are permitted for a maximum of 16 credits in the summer.
- Overload Fee Waivers. Due to program curricular demands and accreditations, a program may have pre-approved per-semester overload waivers. Please refer to the program, or program director, for more information.
2. How much will it cost?
Winter tuition fees are less than those charged during the regular academic year. This makes a winter course with Elizabethtown College an excellent value. For a complete list of tuition fees associated with winter enrollment, please refer to the Business Office - Annual Expenses page for more information.
3. When will the courses begin and how long do they last?
The 4-week intensive "Winter" term begins the first Saturday immediately following the close of the Fall semester.
4. When is payment due?
Payment for winter courses will be due on the Friday prior to the start of classes. You may call the Business Office (717.361.1417). The College does not accept payment by credit card over the phone. Students paying by an electronic check or credit card can pay online at www.etown.edu/businessoffice. Otherwise, students can mail a check to the Business Office at Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
5. Do I need to be a current Elizabethtown student to take an Etown Winter term course?
Yes. Winter Term course registration is limited to our matriculated degree-seeking Elizabethtown College students. Visiting students are encouraged to visit our summer course page and register for a summer course.
6. What is the maximum number of credits I can register in Winter term?
Students can register for a MAXIMUM of 4 credits during Winter term (through a combination of courses or a single registration). Due to the accelerated nature of the winter-term, students cannot register for an OVERLOAD in the Winter Term.
7. Am I eligible for financial aid in the winter?
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding assistance for winter registrations.
8. Do I need to purchase a textbook for the course?
This will vary with each course, just as it does during the regular academic year. Textbook requirements will be listed on the syllabus for each course. The textbook list can also be found on the Elizabethtown College Store website . You may purchase your textbooks from the Elizabethtown College Store. If you are not close to campus, please contact the Elizabethtown College Store at 717-361-1130 for alternative purchase methods that do not include a physical visit to campus.
9. How do I file a formal complaint about my Distance Learning Experience?
Elizabethtown College strives at all times to provide the highest quality of service and the best student experience possible. In the event that you have a serious complaint against the College, please review your options for filing a Distance Education Complaint.