Fall 2022
Registration Opens August 15 at 9 a.m.
Classes Begin August 22
View deadlines and dates for the current academic term, such as the last day to register, drop, or to change your grading option.
Open University is designed to help high school graduates, working adults, and students from other universities enroll in regular SDSU classes on a space-available basis once SDSU’s matriculated students have registered. This opportunity is available in the spring, summer, and fall semesters. As an Open University student, you’ll need to ensure that you meet all course prerequisites before you enroll.
There is no application process required to enroll in an Open University course.
No, regularly admitted (matriculated) SDSU students are NOT permitted to take classes through Open University.
In order to successfully register for courses with Open University, you should have:
1) the schedule number of the course you want to enroll in,
2) the prerequisites met for the course you are trying to enroll in,
3) your nine-digit SDSU RedID number, and
4) a valid form of payment.
Visit the New Account Setup page and click on the “Create/Retrieve My RedID” link to look up or create a new RedID. A pop-up window will appear with instructions on how to get your SDSU RedID number. Once you get your RedID, it will appear at the bottom of the pop-up window. Record your RedID number so you can enter it at registration.
Check the University’s class schedule for the courses you want and to see which courses are open. Once you’ve ensured that you meet the course prerequisites, please follow the registration process detailed at ces.sdsu.edu/open-university. You may also register in open classes by secure email. To learn how to register by secure email, please contact the SDSU Global Campus Registration Office. Waitlists must be done online only.
Fees for undergraduate and graduate classes can be found on our Open University registration page. Please note that the post-payment switch may result in additional fees depending on your payment method.
Starting fall 2022, we will be switching to a post-pay model, meaning you may enroll in classes without a payment required. You will need to submit your full payment in the my.SDSU portal after your registration has been submitted. You will receive an email notification and login information once you have registered. If you do not submit your payment within the specified time frame, you will be dropped from your classes.
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Use the SDSU online wait list process during your Open University registration to request a seat in a closed class if desired. SDSU matriculated students have priority for all wait-listed courses. Open University students will be notified by email when they have been enrolled in a class that has been waitlisted; payment instructions will be included.
The credit earned for Open University classes is non-matriculated resident credit. Twenty-four units of non-matriculated resident credit may be applied toward an SDSU undergraduate degree.
Open University students can purchase an SDSU semester parking permit online at the Aztec Parking Portal. SDSUid cards can be purchased online by visiting bfa.sdsu.edu/financial/student/sdsucard/get-a-card.
Open University programs are not eligible for financial aid. SDSU Global Campus students are encouraged to check with various banks, credit unions, and lending institutions, many of which now offer private alternative loan programs for continuing education. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.
All Open University students who need access to Canvas should create an SDSUid account login. You’ll receive an email from SDSUid following registration and payment. Please allow 2-3 days for the process to be complete. For assistance with accessing Canvas, please contact SDSU Global Campus IT Support at itsupport.global@sdsu.edu.
Drops are available online. To drop online, log into your SDSU Global Campus account and select “Open University Registration” and “Manage Open University courses.”
Our refund policy and deadline dates for Open University registration can be found on our website under “Open University Dates and Deadlines.”
You can request late registration/drop/withdrawal after the deadline dates listed on our website by completing a “Petition for Special Consideration Form” and a registration or transaction form. Petition for Special Consideration forms with detailed instructions can be found at Forms and Publications. The petition submission fee is $20.00 and is non-refundable.
Call the Global Campus Registration Office at 619-594-5152, email enrollment.global@sdsu.edu, or chat with us online using the chat bubble at the bottom right-hand corner of each web page.
For more information about the program, please email openu.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-3376.
For more information, email openu.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-3376.
If you have registration questions, contact the SDSU Global Campus Registration and Enrollment Services at (619) 594-5152 or enrollment.global@sdsu.edu.