Open University

NOTE: SUMMER 2011 COURSES WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL NOT REQUIRE NON-CSUSM STUDENTS TO USE OPEN UNIVERSITY TO ENROLL FOR COURSES. FOR A DETAILED LIST OF SUMMER COURSES & TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER 2011, PLEASE VISIT:http://www.csusm.edu/el/summer/index.html

An open door to your success!

Open University is a CSU system-wide program that allows anyone, on a space-available-basis, to take undergraduate and graduate classes without being formally admitted to California State University San Marcos.  The program is available fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Registration is easy and fees are the same regardless of whether you are a California resident, out-of-state resident, or an international visitor.  Credits earned through Open University may be applied to degree work and transferred to other universities and colleges.

Taking courses through Open University allows you to:

• Enroll in classes if you've missed the CSUSM application deadline
• Examine a field of study before enrolling in a degree program
• Update your skills
• Attend classes on a non-continuous basis
• Raise your grade point average (GPA) prior to application
• Pursue personal intellectual interests in any field
• Increase or update competencies in work-related fields

Who can take Open University classes?

• Members of the general public
• CSUSM Alumni

Note: Regularly admitted (matriculated) students are NOT permitted to take classes through Open University.