Winter Session

Winter Session at BC3

Dec. 15 – Jan. 20 | 5 Weeks | Online

Looking to lighten your spring course load or catch up over break?
BC3’s Winter Session is the smart way to earn affordable, transferable credits—from the comfort of home.

student studying at home over break

Why Choose BC3's Winter Session?

Whether you're a current BC3 student or a guest from another college, Winter Session helps you stay on your path to graduation.

  • Affordable tuition rates
  • 100% online learning—complete your coursework from anywhere
  • Transferable general education courses to most public, private, and online universities
  • Fast-paced 5-week format to maximize your break

Ready to Register? 

Current BC3 Students 

Log into myBC3 and to view courses (Winter Session is listed under the spring semester). Look for section names marked with a “W.”

Guest Students 

Want to transfer credits back to your home college? Follow the steps below. 

NOTE: Financial aid for Winter Session is not available for guest students.

If you haven’t applied in the past year, complete the online application by Dec. 10.

View Winter Session Courses

Note: Check prerequisites and submit transcripts if required.

Make your payment online or in person by Dec. 18 to keep your spot.

Order online from the BC3 Bookstore by Dec. 4 for on-time delivery—or shop in-store starting Dec. 1.

Log into Blackboard and finish the myBC3 Technology Orientation by Dec. 15.

Courses go live in Blackboard at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 15.

Important Winter Session Dates

Action Dates | Deadlines
Apply to BC3 Dec. 10 by 11:59 PM (Online) | Dec. 11 by 3 PM (In-Person)
Register for Courses Dec. 16 by 11:59 PM
Pay Tuition & Fees Dec. 18 by 3 PM
Order Textbooks Dec 4 by 3 PM (Online) | Starting Dec. 1 (In-Store)
Complete Tech Orientation By Dec. 15
Courses Available in Blackboard 12:01 AM on Dec. 15
Winter Session Begins & Ends Dec. 15, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026

NOTE: Technical assistance will be available online through the duration of the Winter Session. Administrative offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.

Start Your Application

Apply to BC3

Search Available Courses

Browse Winter Session

View BC3's Bookstore

Shop for Textbooks

Reach Out with Questions

Contact Admissions