Professional Development - Cal State Fullerton Extended Education

Open University

Did you know that you can take university level classes without formal admission to Cal State Fullerton? Whether you are a college student, a working professional, or intellectually curious, you can enroll in degree credit classes in fall, spring and summer through Open University. Registration is through University Extended Education.

Open University registration for spring 2009 begins on January 24.

Open University is available to:

The public.
International students with an I-20 from another institution, provided they receive authorization from the

Designated School Official (DSO) at their institution.
Students disqualified (DQ) from Cal State Fullerton can enroll in Open University. DQ students may not enroll

in more than 6 units per academic term.

Open University is not available to:

Students officially admitted to Cal State Fullerton
Foreign students with a score of less than 500 on the TOEFL examination

Enrollment Instructions

Download PDF enrollment instructions & deadlines
Download PDF Open University Application
Download PDF Open Univ. Course Change Form
Download PDF Open Univ. Registration Form You may also call 714.278.2611 or 714.278.7645 to request

a copy of "Open University Enrollment Information and Deadlines" and an "Open University Application."

Questions?

Call 714.278.2611 or contact the Open University Academic Advisor (see below).

Open University Academic Advisor

Linda Richie-Walker is the Open University Academic Advisor. She is located in University Hall, rm. 123. To contact her or make an appointment, please call 714.278.7645.

Course Requirements and Grades

Students are required to participate fully and meet all class requirements and prerequisites which may include standard examinations. Check the university catalog or call the department for additional information. Open University grades become a part of the student's official university academic transcript. Official transcripts can be obtained at Admissions and Records, Langsdorf Hall-114 for a $4 fee.

Special Session Credit

Credit earned through Open University is designated as special session credit. A maximum of 24 special session credits may count toward a bachelor's degree. Special session credit earned through Open University may not be used to fulfill the residence requirement (30 semester units) for a bachelor's degree. For graduate degrees, normally 6 to 9 units of approved special session credit may apply, but for degrees which require more than 30 units, more units of credit may apply. Please consult the department graduate advisor.