Prerequisites
A prerequisite is a course or condition that must be completed/met prior to enrollment in another specified course.
- For former CSUN students, SOLAR determines if the student meets the prerequisite requirements.
- Visiting students are required to obtain a permission number to register for classes, regardless of whether there is a prerequisite.
Permission Numbers
Visiting students are required to obtain a Permission Number in order to register for classes. To obtain a Permission Number, students should follow these steps:
- Review the class notes of the course for any department specific process. Follow the listed process accordingly.
- Contact the course instructor via email to request a permission number or to inform the instructor you will be following the department process to receive a permission number. Include the following info in your email:
- Your full name
- Student ID (optional)
- Course number and title (i.e., “MATH 102 - College Algebra”)
- Provide proof of how you have met the prerequisite requirement:
- For example, you may send an unofficial copy of your transcript and/or links to descriptions of the relevant course(s) taken at your home institution, or a brief explanation of your readiness.
- This process varies depending on the department.
- Suggested subject line: “MATH 102 Permission Number for Fall 2019”
- Attend the first class meeting of the course to revisit the request for a permission number and stay on top of any relevant coursework.
A list of department chairs can be found on the Contact Us page.
Registration Timeline
Details regarding Open University registration period, add/drop classes, grades, refunds and late enrollment can be found below.
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Please note:
- After Open University registration ends, "swapping” will no longer be accepted.
- Although dropping a course protects your academic record, there is no refund available after Friday, September 13, 2019. See Refunds for more information.
- For the “W” grade definition, see Administrative Grading Symbols.
Open University Add/Drop Chart and Refund Schedule
| CALENDAR PERIOD |
ADD A CLASS |
DROP A CLASS |
CHANGE BASIS OF GRADING |
REFUNDS |
Registration Period:
September 3 - September 13 |
Add online with permission number from instructor |
Drop online |
Change online |
65% Refund
(September 3 - September 13) |
| Students withdrawing after the 4th Week (September 20, 2019) will receive a letter grade of "W". For more, see Withdrawal Policies. |
| After September 13, 2019 |
In order to add, drop or change the basis of a grade, students must get approval uses the forms below.
A $25 late fee will apply.
Undergraduate Student only:
Graduate Students only:
|
No Refunds |
