Winter 2026 Programs & Services

Winter 2026 Programs & Services

Apply & Register for Winter 2026

For winter quarter, we have a robust schedule of classes — on campus, and fully online or hybrid. It's not too late to apply and register.

Search for open courses See how to add a class

Important Dates to Remember

NOV 25	Registration open for all students admitted for winter. How to apply and register.
DEC 15	Winter recess runs through Jan. 2. The campus will be closed for winter holidays Dec. 24–Jan. 1.
JAN 5	Winter quarter starts. See academic calendar.

Featured Winter Course

Take a Short Fiction Writing Class in Community

Start writing your story or improving existing drafts from the comfort of home —with Foothill instructor Sam White.

Choose from two sections that meet fully online by Zoom MW 1:30-3:45 p.m.

CRWR 39A Introduction to Short Fiction Writing CRN 33183

CRWR 39B Advanced Short Fiction Writing CRN 33184

Belong to a writing community with CRWR 39A/B. Anyone with a desire to tell stories, improve their communication, or simply explore the written word can find value in our Short Fiction Writing course options.

Students in our creative writing classes bring incredibly diverse perspectives to the classroom, coming from all walks of life. Our students include aspiring novelists, poets, hobbyists, first-time college students (including students who are not English majors!), professionals, and anyone who simply wants to polish their creative writing skills to write their own personal stories.

Join us to explore short story structure
Develop a writing process to generate, revise, and edit works of short fiction.
Engage your imagination, emotions, and personal human experience.
Get feedback on your writing

Academic Division Offices

Got a question for one of the division deans? Need to make an appointment or get a signature? Not sure how to resolve an academic problem? Visit or contact our academic division offices.

Business & Social Sciences (BSS), Room 3007
Fine Arts & Communication (FAC), Room 1701
Health Sciences & Horticulture (HSH), Room 5211
Kinesiology & Athletics (KA), Room 2711
Language Arts & Ethnic Studies (LAES), Room 6406
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Room 4118

About Our Student Services Programs

�� Promise (Free Tuition)

First-time, full-time college students in 12+ units are eligible to have their winter quarter tuition and fees covered by the �� Promise. Learn more.

Meet with a Counselor

Get help selecting the right classes and navigating your academic plan. Make an appointment.

Virtual Campus Online Support

If this is your first quarter at Foothill, please check out our Virtual Campus website for all the online resources available to you, including our Online Learning website to get started with Canvas by Instructure, our Course Management System (CMS) used in all online and hybrid courses at ��.

Mental Health & Wellness Center

Our Mental Health & Wellness Center is open to answer questions and make appointments. Please see what to do if you experience a psychiatric emergency.

Student Services Listing

We have many student services to help you achieve your goals.
Learn about financial aid, tutoring, personal counseling, the food pantry and other resources.
Check out our full list of student services and academic support programs.

Winter Recess & Holiday Closure Information

Winter Recess Dates • Dec. 15–Jan. 2

Most offices will be open with services Dec. 15–23 and Jan. 2 during the winter recess.
ALL on-campus and virtual offices will be CLOSED Dec. 24–Jan. 1 for the winter holidays.
Winter 2026 classes start Monday, Jan. 5.

COVID-19 Update

Effective July 1, 2023, Foothill no longer requires proof of vaccination for on-campus classes and masking is no longer highly encouraged. However, we do encourage you to be vaccinated and keep up with the recommended COVID boosters.

Also, we ask that you stay home if you do not feel well and to inform the college if you have been on campus and subsequently diagnosed with COVID. See details here.

Student Parking Free for Winter 2026

Parking will be free in the Foothill and Sunnyvale campus parking lots for students and employees for the 2025-2026 academic year.

NOTE: Parking spaces designated for STAFF are for employees only,

Citations will be given for vehicles parked out of the normal parking spaces, including staff parking and handicap spaces without a display placard, and in red zones.

NEED EV CHARGING? You'll find ChargePoint EV stations in Parking Lot 6. See more information.

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