Enrollment Process

STEP 1. Complete the Online Enrollment (Quick Admit) Form or Download the Open University Registration Packet.

STEP 2. Select your classes from the CSUSM Class Schedule.

STEP 3. Attend the 1st day of class. If the instructor approves your admission to the class, obtain a 'permission number' and register using MyCSUSM.

For on-line courses: Request a 'permission number for the instructor of record and register online using MyCSUSM. If the course has prerequisites, you will need to have the instructor sign the 'Course Prerequisite Waiver & Add Form' and return that form to either Extended Learning or Cougar Central.

**In order to receive a username and password to access your on-line course after you have been registered, please contact the Information Technology helpdesk located in the Kellogg Library or call 760-750-6505.

STEP 4. Fees are due at time of registration. Fees can be paid online or at the Cashier's Office in Cougar Central, which is located in Craven Hall 3rd floor.
Special Note: The College of Education will no longer accept add-slips for Open University requests for any student teaching courses. The following courses are: EDMS 571, 572, 573; EDMI 571, 572, 573; EDMX 571, 573, 664I, 672; EDSS 571, 572, 573

STEP 5. If a class requires verification of prerequisites, you must complete the Waiver/Add and take the form directly to Extended Learning or EMS. This can be found in your Regristation Packet

PAYMENT Information

REGISTRATION FEES

Course Fee per unit	$195.00
Associated Student Fee	$50.00
Childcare Services Fee	$10.00
Athletics Fee	$40.00
Academic Records Fee	$12.00
Late Registration Fee	$25.00
Late Administrative Fee	$15.00
Drop Fee	see OU drop/refund schedule
Refund Processing Fee	$5.00

       
Open University students pay the same fee whether they are residents or non-residents of California. Full payment of fees is due at time of registration. Failure to pay fees by deadlines will result in immediate cancellation from reserved courses. Any partial payments will be forfeited. Financial Aid is not available to Open University students.

What types of payment methods are accepted?

• In person at Craven Hall, 3rd Floor: cash, check, money order and ATM/Debit Cards
• Drop Box: check and money order - no cash
• Online or Telephone: MasterCard, American Express, Discover and E-Check

You may pay your fees with a credit card by accessing MyCSUSM (http://my.csusm.edu/) or by calling (866) 486-0459. Payments made via MyCSUSM are received by the University Cashier's no later than the next business day. My CSUSM assesses each customer a 2.9% convenience fee based on the transaction amount.

Other Payment Methods

Only checks/money orders can be dropped in the drop box located in the breezeway outside the University Cashier’s office.  Write your Student ID on your check/MO. The drop box is checked every morning and payments are processed by 9:00 am.

Parking Permits

Parking permits are required to park on campus. There is no grace period. Students can purchase semester parking permits online at: www.csusm.edu/parking, or at Parking Services located in FCB 107 or at the University Cashier, located 3rd floor Craven Hall. For current parking information, please visit www.csusm.edu/parking or call (760) 750-7500.

All fees are subject to change based on approval by the Trustees of The California State University. The above fees are based on the best knowledge available at the time of publication.