Plan Ahead!

Do you know when your finals are?  

Don't know what to do over break? 

Plan ahead so you are not stressed or bored!

Between Now and Winter Break

-Start to study for finals and know where they are.  If you are unsure click here to find out:     http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=138304

During Winter Break

                  -Volunteer or Work:  Break this year is very long and during that time you can earn some money or volunteer some hours during the holiday season.  This will be a fun way to keep the boredom away!

                  -Buy Books:  With that hard earned money you can now get ready to purchase books for the Spring semester.  Click on the following link to find out what books you need and how to purchase them through the CO-OP Book Store. http://www.iupstore.com/textbooks-and-course-materials

                  -Supplies: Email your professors to see if there is any specific supplies you need to have for that class so you can buy them ahead of time and be prepared for that class.

Don't Get Left in the Cold!

Take advantage of more than 150 online courses available during IUP’s winter session!

Reasons to Take a Course during Winter Session

 

Lighter Course Load

If you think you will be busy during the semester with schoolwork, work, and extracurricular activities, a winter course could help take some stress out of your spring semester.

Improve your GPA

Some courses are easier to take in the winter than during the spring and fall semesters. Winter session is shorter than a regular semester—it only lasts from December 19 to January 10. Since there is a maximum number of credits, you can focus all you effort on one class, instead of four or more.

Get a start on your Minor

You can begin to take classes that are required for a minor. A minor is agreat way for you to supplement your major.

Spend time on JUST ONE CLASS

Winter classes are shorter and focus on a single subject. With the frequent, faster paced, and tighter structure, you can spend your time working on one class.

Flexibility

Most winter classes are online, which allows for flexibility. You can stay at home or travel over the winter and still take a class. There are more than 150 online courses available during winter session.

Get into the classes you need

Take classes that are difficult to get into during the spring and fall, like liberal studies requirements. You can also explore a new course or interest that may not fit into your schedule during the spring semester.

Graduate on time (or sooner)

A winter course will help you graduate on time, if you are a little behind. It can also help speed up your academic progress, and you could graduate early!

Check out a list of available courses here.

Interested in a IUP’s winter session? Talk to your advisor before scheduling to get more information about classes that would benefit you. You can schedule for winter session through MyIUP, and you don’t need an alternate PIN to register!

For more information, visit www.iup.edu/winter