Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the Winter-Term
1. How much will it cost?
Winter tuition fees are less than those charged during the regular academic year. This makes a winter course with Elizabethtown College an excellent value. For a complete list of tuition fees associated with winter enrollment, please refer to the Business Office - Annual Expenses page for more information.
2. When will the courses begin and how long do they last?
The 4-week intensive "Winter" term begins the first Saturday immediately following the close of the Fall semester.
3. When is payment due?
Payment for winter courses will be due on the Friday prior to the start of classes. You may call the Business Office (717.361.1417). The College does not accept payment by credit card over the phone. Students paying by an electronic check or credit card can pay online at www.etown.edu/businessoffice. Otherwise, students can mail a check to the Business Office at Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
4. Do I need to be a current Elizabethtown student to take an Etown Winter term course?
Yes. Winter Term course registration is limited to our matriculated degree-seeking Elizabethtown College students. Visiting students are encouraged to visit our summer course page and register for a summer course.
5. What is the maximum number of credits I can register in Winter term?
Students can register for a MAXIMUM of 4 credits during Winter term (through a combination of courses or a single registration). Due to the accelerated nature of the winter-term, students cannot register for an OVERLOAD in the Winter Term.
6. Am I eligible for financial aid in the winter?
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding assistance for winter registrations.
7. Do I need to purchase a textbook for the course?
This will vary with each course, just as it does during the regular academic year. Textbook requirements will be listed on the syllabus for each course. The textbook list can also be found on the Elizabethtown College Store website . You may purchase your textbooks from the Elizabethtown College Store. If you are not close to campus, please contact the Elizabethtown College Store at 717-361-1130 for alternative purchase methods that do not include a physical visit to campus.
8. How do I file a formal complaint about my Distance Learning Experience?
Elizabethtown College strives at all times to provide the highest quality of service and the best student experience possible. In the event that you have a serious complaint against the College, please review your options for filing a Distance Education Complaint.