Winter Term and Intersession 2025-26 are quickly approaching!
- INTERSESSION (OPTIONAL) = Classes take place December 8, 2025 – January 5, 2026 (These are online, fast-track classes during Winter Break for degree or certificate seeking students)
- WINTER TERM = Classes start January 5, 2026
Below are instructions about how to register. Questions? We’re here to help! Contact us:
REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE SEEKING STUDENTS:
If you are already a current/admitted student, below are instructions on registering.
Not a current or admitted student? You’ll need to first complete an Application for Admission to Southwestern** – For Winter Term, submit your application by December 17, 2025 to ensure processing prior to the holiday closure. Not sure whether or not you’re an admitted student? Contact us using the information above! (**Note: If you’re a community member simply looking to take a credit class for fun or personal enrichment, you’ll complete the Community Education and Personal Enrichment Form in lieu of the Application for Admission).
WINTER TERM:
- Classes begin January 5, 2026
- Registration is available November 3, 2025 – January 7, 2026 (From January 8 – 14, 2026, you will first need instructor consent to register for a class)
TO REGISTER:
- First clear with your advisor! If you’re unsure who your advisor is, call 541-888-7405 or schedule an advising meeting. Curry Campus students call 541-813-1667.
- NOTE: If you are currently attending another college and want to register for an Intersession course, please complete the Community Education and Personal Enrichment Form (you will NOT need to complete an Application for Admission)
- Login to myLakerLink using your student ID and password.
- Search for courses under the appropriate drop down and select your class(es):
- Intersession = Select “2025-26 Winter Term – Intersession” in the drop down; These will all be section “50” classes with start/end dates of 12/8/25 – 1/5/26
- Winter Term = Select “2025-26 Winter Term” in the drop down; Classes beginning 1/5/26 (not Intersession dates)
REGISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY CLASSES (COMMUNITY EDUCATION):
Winter Term 2025-26 community education class registration opens December 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. To register, follow the instructions on the top of the community class page. Winter Term community class listings will be updated prior to registration opening.
As a reminder, all academic term dates and other important milestones may be found on the Academic Calendar. Click on the “2025-26 Academic Calendar” button for a .pdf version or click on the “categories” button and filter for “instructional calendar” to view the online version.




