Winter Session courses are compressed online versions of courses that are offered during Fall and Spring semesters. Instructors pack a full semester's worth of knowledge into three short weeks with the same great faculty, classes, services, and learning opportunities.
The University is officially closed for Winter Break December 23 through January 1, but we still have departments and staff available to help you succeed during Winter Session. For advising assistance, please email advisor@odu.edu.
The Perry Library Help Desk (on the 1st floor of the Learning Commons), will be staffed while the Library is open.
Phone 757-683-4178
Email learningcommons@odu.edu
Library Hours:
| Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| December 18-21 (Mon-Thu) | 8 am - 10 pm |
| December 22-24 (Fri-Sun) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| December 25 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| December 26-31 (Tue-Sun) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| January 1, 2024 (Mon) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| January 2-3 (Tue-Fri) | 8 am - 10 pm |
Reach the following offices by phone from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EST), every day except December 24, 25 and January 1.
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Cashiers, Customer Relations, Student Accounts |
757-683-3030 |
| tuition@odu.edu | |
| Student Financial Aid | 757-683-3683 |
| finaid@odu.edu |
Walk-in Hours:
Visit Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts offices in Rollins Hall.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| December 27 | 10 am - 3 pm |
Phone & Email Hours:
Canvas provides 24/7 chat, phone, email and online support, plus access to online documentation and virtual training. Hit the Help button from anywhere in Canvas.
ITS staff will be available to help with all other technology issues, 24/7, except December 25 (beginning 4 p.m. Christmas Eve) and January 1 (beginning 4 p.m. New Year's Eve).
| Contact Method | Contact |
|---|---|
| Phone | 757-683-3192 |
| itshelp@odu.edu |
Walk-in Hours:
The Help Desk office (with walk-up service) will be closed throughout the break.
- Winter Session (December 16th – January 3rd, 2025) classes are considered part of the Spring 2025 term.
- Maymester (May 13th - May 30th, 2025) classes are part of the Summer 2025 term.
- In your schedule: Click on the Schedule Details panel and check Class Begin and End dates. Winter Session classes Begin Date is 12/16/2024; End Date is 01/03/2025. Maymester classes Begin Date is 05/13/2025; End Date is 05/30/2025.
- Per University policy, you may not register for more than four (4) credit hours in Winter Session or Maymester classes.
| Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | December 16 | Classes begin |
| Wednesday | December 18 | Add/Drop the deadline |
| Sunday | December 25 | Holiday |
| Sunday | January 1 | Holiday |
| Thursday | January 2 | Last day to withdraw |
| Friday | January 3 |
|
| Saturday | January 4 | Degree conferral date (pending completion of all degree requirements) |
| Tuesday | January 7 | Winter Session grades due |
The University is officially closed for Winter Break December 23 through January 1, but we still have departments and staff available to help you succeed during Winter Session. For advising assistance, please email advisor@odu.edu.
The Perry Library Help Desk (on the 1st floor of the Learning Commons), will be staffed while the Library is open.
Phone 757-683-4178
Email learningcommons@odu.edu
Library Hours:
| Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| December 18-21 (Mon-Thu) | 8 am - 10 pm |
| December 22-24 (Fri-Sun) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| December 25 (Mon) | CLOSED |
| December 26-31 (Tue-Sun) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| January 1, 2024 (Mon) | 10 am - 6 pm |
| January 2-3 (Tue-Fri) | 8 am - 10 pm |
Reach the following offices by phone from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EST), every day except December 24, 25 and January 1.
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Cashiers, Customer Relations, Student Accounts |
757-683-3030 |
| tuition@odu.edu | |
| Student Financial Aid | 757-683-3683 |
| finaid@odu.edu |
Walk-in Hours:
Visit Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Accounts offices in Rollins Hall.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| December 27 | 10 am - 3 pm |
Phone & Email Hours:
Canvas provides 24/7 chat, phone, email and online support, plus access to online documentation and virtual training. Hit the Help button from anywhere in Canvas.
ITS staff will be available to help with all other technology issues, 24/7, except December 25 (beginning 4 p.m. Christmas Eve) and January 1 (beginning 4 p.m. New Year's Eve).
| Contact Method | Contact |
|---|---|
| Phone | 757-683-3192 |
| itshelp@odu.edu |
Walk-in Hours:
The Help Desk office (with walk-up service) will be closed throughout the break.
- Winter Session (December 16th – January 3rd, 2025) classes are considered part of the Spring 2025 term.
- Maymester (May 13th - May 30th, 2025) classes are part of the Summer 2025 term.
- In your schedule: Click on the Schedule Details panel and check Class Begin and End dates. Winter Session classes Begin Date is 12/16/2024; End Date is 01/03/2025. Maymester classes Begin Date is 05/13/2025; End Date is 05/30/2025.
- Per University policy, you may not register for more than four (4) credit hours in Winter Session or Maymester classes.
| Day | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | December 16 | Classes begin |
| Wednesday | December 18 | Add/Drop the deadline |
| Sunday | December 25 | Holiday |
| Sunday | January 1 | Holiday |
| Thursday | January 2 | Last day to withdraw |
| Friday | January 3 |
|
| Saturday | January 4 | Degree conferral date (pending completion of all degree requirements) |
| Tuesday | January 7 | Winter Session grades due |
How to Register for Winter Session
1) Login to Leo Online and go to Banner Registration.
2) Click Register-Add/Drop/Withdraw.
3) Select the upcoming spring term.
4) Select a desired subject.
5) Under Part of Term select "Winter Session".
6) Click Search.
(If you get no results, that subject may not be offered in Winter Session. Try searching another subject.)
