Open University

Open University makes it possible for you to take courses from the University's offerings on a space-available basis without going through the formal admission process. Open University applications are accepted at both the San Bernardio and Palm Desert campuses.

Open university is a program designed for those who:

1. want to examine a particular field before seeking admission to the University and enrolling in a degree program;
2. want to update professional skills;
3. missed the deadline for admission to CSUSB;
4. have stopped attending CSUSB and wish to reenter;
5. want to improve their GPA in order to reenter an academic program;
6. wish to take selected CSUSB courses that will transfer to another university; or
7. want to take a course for the enjoyment of learning.

The Open University program can help you update professional skills, prepare for a career change, enrich your personal development or work toward a degree. Many of the regular courses are held in the late afternoon and evenings, which provides opportunities for working adults.

Instructions and policies for enrolling through Open University are available at the College of Extended Learning. Visit our office on campus (SH 134) on the first day of classes to check on space availability for your course, and to receive these important policies.

For a complete list of courses and information on prerequisites, consult the CSUSB Schedule of Classes, which is available at the Coyote Bookstore.

For more information about Open University, please call (909) 537-5975 or E-mail cel@csusb.edu