After almost four years of not being available to students, winter session is making its comeback in 2017.

Winter session was ultimately cut due to budget cuts, and was replaced with three summer sessions.

This is important for students because it will allow them to have an extra semester to get any units they need.

“Winter session does help students get to their 60 units faster,” Monica Lanier, transfer counselor, said. “It lets them get a little more than they would in spring.”

Winter session is beneficial to students because it would allow them to finish or transfer faster.

“People can go at their own pace if they have work or family, but if you don’t, then it’s important to finish quickly so you don’t have to go back and do it later,” Lanier said. “It’s important to finish fast and transfer.”

With the news of winter session being brought back, students were particularly excited about it.

“It’s really good that they’re bringing back winter session,” Matthew Sanders, 23, English and psychology major, said. “I’m definitely going to take these classes.”

Students also acknowledge the benefits of winter classes returning.

“It’ll be beneficial because it will help students graduate faster,” Isabel Gonzalez, 24, psychology major, said.

The Winter session will have classes that will range from Monday through Friday.

“I plan to take these classes, but it’s shocking that it’s Monday through Friday, but there’s really no choice and it will be beneficial,” Jennifer Garcia, 20, Chicano studies major, said.

Registration is not available yet, but students can apply to be enrolled into the Winter session.

Winter session will begin on Jan. 5, 2017 and will end on Feb. 7, 2017.