Only students who are not eligible to enroll in SDSU's regular programs may enroll in Open University. Enrollment is on a space available basis. Students who are accepted and registered in SDSU's regular program may not enroll in Open University. NOTE: Undergraduate Students who have been disqualified (academic and administrative) from SDSU will not be allowed to attend Open University or classes through the SDSU College of Extended Studies Special Sessions until one year from the date of their disqualification. Graduate Students will not be allowed for one semester following disqualification. Permission of the course instructor and in some cases the department chair is required. Students pay Open University fees. Graduate students should consult the Graduate Bulletin for further restrictions. The following classes are not available to Open University students: BA 650, 651, 652, 653, 655, 662, 665, 795.
Students interested in enrolling in Open University should:
- Obtain the Open University registration form and information sheet (available at academic department offices or at the College of Extended Studies Web site). Forms are available one week prior to the start of the semester, August 29, 2011.
- Select a course you wish to take from the main campus course schedule and attend the first class. Obtain the signature of the instructor and the department chair when required, beginning on the 1st day of class.
- Pay fees at the College of Extended Studies registration office. Payment may be made by check (payable to San Diego State University), money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express. Current fees are $197 per unit.
Registration will be accepted beginning August 29, 2011 (on the 1st day of class) and will end on September 14, 2011. Late registration (with $20 late fee) will be September 15 - 19, 2011. Registration after September 19 will be by petition only for serious and compelling reasons. Contact the College of Extended Studies for current fees.
Drop/Refund deadlines are as follows:
August 29 - September 12 |
Drop, 65% refund |
September 13 - 19 |
Withdrawal, no refund |
After September 19 |
Withdrawal by petition only for serious and compelling reasons |
Open University enrollment does not constitute formal admission to the university. Open University students earn non matriculated resident credit and if students eventually matriculate to the university, no more than 24 units completed through Open University will be applied to the degree. Graduate students should consult the Graduate Bulletin for information on these matters.
Non-matriculated foreign students (nonresidents) from non-English speaking countries must show evidence of having achieved a score of at least 450 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the equivalent, prior to being permitted to register in the Open University program. A form verifying an acceptable score must be obtained from the American Language Institute and presented to the Cashier at the time of registration.
I-20 forms are NOT issued by the Extension Programs Office; therefore, students cannot maintain student status by enrolling only in Extension or Open University classes. Only matriculated students and those enrolled in the American Language Institute can maintain student status.
Online WebPortal Accounts: All Extended Studies students taking credit courses who need to access SDSU online services (transcripts, library, blackboard, etc.) should create an SDSU WebPortal account by going to the SDSU WebPortal.