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Open University makes regular 荔枝视频 credit courses available to students who are not admitted to 荔枝视频.
Through the Open University program, run through the 荔枝视频 College of Continuing and Professional Education, high school graduates, working adults, and students from other universities may enroll in most regular 荔枝视频 credit courses on a space-available basis with permission of the instructor. There is no formal admission to the University required and registration is easy. High school students who are rising juniors and above can take lower-division courses with the permission of their high school counselor and principal.
If you missed the deadline for application at 荔枝视频 or any other CSU campus you can begin taking classes right away through Open University! Later, once you have been accepted to a university, you can transfer your Open University classes into 荔枝视频 or another university.
Open University is available during the fall and spring semesters, and non-荔枝视频 students may also take courses through 荔枝视频 Summer Session, and during 荔枝视频 Winter Session and 荔枝视频 May Intersession.
Through Open University, you can pursue a degree or take courses to help you advance in your career.
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Registering for Open University Class(es)
Get registered for the classes you want early... Enrollment is easy!
Search for Course(s):
鈻� View the Open University Quick Schedule List
If you need a fast scrollable preview of the upcoming courses, use this list; however, please keep in mind that the most up-to-date schedule is in the My Class Search (below)
鈻� View the Open University schedule by visiting (No login required)
Select the "Fall 2026" term from the Term pull-down menu, and select the "Extended Education Credit" option from the Session pull-down menu.- Select Your Class(es):
You can also enter a specific subject matter abbreviation or specific course number to narrow your search or proceed by clicking the Search button. - Contact the Instructor for Permission:
Find the name of the faculty member(s) in the class schedule (in the Instructor(s) column. directory and听email the instructor requesting permission to take the class through Open University. Do this as early as possible! If there is no instructor listed, or you cannot get in touch with the instructor, please contact the department. - Complete & Submit the Open University Registration Form:
Once you have received the email permission, forward the email along with a completed Open University Registration Form PDF听to听ceereg@csudh.edu.
NOTE: Students CANNOT ENROLL until the FIRST DAY of the term. - Pay & Complete Your Registration:
Call the 荔枝视频 College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1), to pay the class fee(s) and complete your registration. At this point, a CCPE Registration Associate will confirm if there are seats available in the class(es) and听if so, you will be registered in the class.
Open University registrations are granted on a space-available basis. If you are not able to register for the class because the class is full, we would like to hear about it! Please send us a note.
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Open University Unit-Based Cost/Fees
Payment is Due at the Time of Registration
- Undergraduate Students:
$327/unit if you have not earned your bachelor's degree - Graduate Students:
$387/unit for undergraduate and graduate courses if you have earned your bachelor's degree
Note: Some master's degree programs may not accept non-matriculated students into their courses. Please check with the academic department before attempting to enroll in masters-level courses. Fees for these programs may differ.
Learn about Refund Policy for Open University
September 18, 2026 is the last day to drop with a pro-rated refund (65% of total fees paid). At the Start of Week 5, there are NO REFUNDS.听
* Schedule and Costs subject to change at any time; fee rates effective Fall 2025
Funding Assistance Options for Open University
Unfortunately, financial aid/FAFSA is not available for Open University students. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the 荔枝视频 Financial Aid department.
However, as an Open University student, you may be eligible for a private student loan. For more information, search for 鈥減rivate student loan providers鈥� for specific details.
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