Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION & COURSE INFO:
- When can I register?
- When do EKU Winter courses begin and end?
- Which Registration Access Code (RAC) do I use to register for winter classes?
- Do I need to speak with my academic advisor before registering?
- What is the maximum number of hours I can take in Winter?
- What if the class I want to take is full?
- What if a class I need isn’t available?
- When are final exams scheduled?
- What if I need to withdraw from my course?
- What are the expectations for course activities during the Winter session holiday break?
- Can my Winter session class be canceled due to low enrollment?
- What if I attend another college or university?
FINANCIAL AID & BILLING
EKU BOOKSMART PROGRAM (textbooks)
- Will the EKU BookSmart program be available for Winter Session?
- Where can I pick up my BookSmart books for Winter session?
- I cannot access my Winter Session e-textbook(s).
- Can I keep the books I receive for Winter term?
HOUSING & DINING
OTHER
- Will tutoring be available?
- Will I have to pay for parking over winter break?
- Additional Parking Info
- What food, clothing, community, or other assistance is available during EKU Winter Session?
REGISTRATION & COURSE INFO
Which Registration Access Code (RAC) do I use to register for winter classes?
Winter does not require a RAC code to register.
Do I need to speak with my academic advisor before registering?
You are encouraged to talk to your advisor about EKU Winter courses if you have any questions at all about how to use winter courses to advance your education.
What is the maximum number of hours I can take in Winter?
Students can register for up to six credit hours for winter session. Please note that no more than six credit hours will be recorded onto a student’s academic history whether earned exclusively earned at Eastern Kentucky University or in combination with courses from another university. No student at EKU can earn more than six credit hours during a given Winter session.
What if a class I need isn’t available?
While you can choose from classes in many subject areas this Winter, class selection is more limited in winter than spring and fall. Complete the Winter Session Course Request to let us know what class you need. We will see what’s available and contact you, and it will let us know if there is enough interest to justify offering the class in the Winter. We recommend browsing the course list and working with your advisor to see if rearranging your schedule could help.
When are final exams scheduled?
Course syllabi will provide specific information regarding final exams.
What are the expectations for course activities during the Winter session holiday break?
The instructor of the Winter session course will provide a daily or weekly course schedule outlining expectations, assessments, and assignments for the term. Generally, class assignments will not be required during the holiday break. Students will not be expected to participate in synchronous or asynchronous online activities.
Students can be assigned readings and projects but the course should allow sufficient latitude such that each student (as well as instructor) may observe holiday activities.
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Can my Winter session class be canceled due to low enrollment?
Yes. Each class will be required to meet a minimum enrollment. The minimum enrollment for undergraduate courses is eight and the minimum enrollment for graduate courses is six students. The University will review course enrollments on the Thursday before the start of winter session. For courses that do not meet the minimum enrollment, instructors may elect to continue with the course on a prorated pay basis. If the course does not meet minimum enrollment, the instructor will communicate the status of the course to any enrolled students.
EKU BOOKSMART PROGRAM (textbooks)
Will the EKU BookSmart program be available for Winter Session?
The EKU BookSmart program provides textbooks and course materials to all students at no cost to them.
I cannot access my Winter Session e-textbook(s).
Some access codes have to be delivered in the form of physical access cards. You will need to place an order through BookSmart to receive your code using the instructions below:
Student Ordering Instructions:
- Click on the link in your email, or go to shopeku.com and click the button that says "Reserve Now"
- Log-in using your EKU credentials
- You will see a list of your courses and the required and recommended material for each
- You will not receive doubles of items you have already ordered
- Scroll to the bottom of that list and you will see the option to choose in-store pick-up or shipping, select one
- Fill in any required information - for in-store pick-up it will be just a phone number
- Select the two boxes saying that you agree to abide by the rules and regulations
- Click submit
Can I keep the books I receive for Winter term?
You are responsible for these textbooks, and they must be returned. The bookstore will communicate the due date. You have the option to purchase your books from Barnes & Noble at a discounted rate at the end of the semester.
HOUSING & DINING
Are dining options available during Winter session?
There are a limited number of dining options available on campus during Winter session. Starbucks and Stratton Cafe will have limited hours on the date ranges indicated below:
Hours:
- Starbucks: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Stratton Cafe: 6:15 am - 1:00 pm
Dates:
- Dec. 5th-9th
- Dec. 12th-16th
- Jan. 2nd-6th
- Jan. 9th-13th
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Will tutoring be available?
Students will have access to online services from the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity, Student Success Center, and Math/Stats Tutoring Center. Please visit the centers' site for EKU Winter hours.
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Will I have to pay for parking over winter break?
Your standard EKU parking pass will cover your parking needs during Winter session. Parking regulations and zones apply. More information is available at https://parking.eku.edu.
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There will be no Big E Shuttle services during Winter session.
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Commuter lots will not be ticketed.
- All student lots will be considered “general parking.”
For other questions, please contact EKU Parking & Transportation.
What food, clothing, community, or other assistance is available during the EKU Winter Session?
The Colonels Cupboard assists students who may be experiencing food insecurities. They also offer toiletry items and clothing through the Closet Transform program. Please visit the Colonels Cupboard website for more detailed information.
