Registration > Open University for Visiting Students - Spring Open University Knowledge Center

Open University allows those who are not CSUN current or formerly matriculated students the ability to enroll in CSUN’s Fall, Spring and Summer Session courses.

Matriculated CSUN students have enrollment priority. Therefore, enrollment is on a space available basis for Open University students.

Academic Calendar

Registration Instructions

Those who are new to CSUN, must first create a student account and establish themselves in the system. See "How to Establish Yourself in the System" below. For more information, see How to Enroll.

How to Establish Yourself in the System

Please contact the Tseng College at (818) 677-2504 or collexl@csun.edu.

Class Search

To search for classes, visit the CSUN Class Search.

Prerequisites

A prerequisite is a course or condition that must be completed/met prior to enrollment in another specified course.

Permission Numbers

All Open University students are required to obtain and use a permission number to enroll themselves in any course on a space available basis. Helpful tip: Look for sections that have open seats and request permission numbers for alternate sections.

To request a permission number, follow the steps below:

• Based upon your selected class, note the department in which it is being offered
• Email the department using the Department Directory
  • Introduce yourself as a visiting student enrolling through the Tseng College’s Open University program
  • Include the class number and information (ex: ART 100 #12345)
  • If there is a prerequisite for the course, include a copy of your unofficial transcript.

If you receive a permission number, follow the How To Enroll steps.

Wait List

The CSUN wait list feature is not available for Open University students. This feature is only designed for current CSUN students.

Enrollment Requirements

Maximum Unit Load:

• Undergraduate Students: 13 units
• Graduate Students: 19 units

Students in good standing may request additional units over the Fall and Spring maximum unit load, by completing the Extra Unit Authorization form.

However, this form is strictly limited at this time, and will only be processed when Nonrestrictive Registration begins (see Registration Calendar).

U.S. Military Veterans or Service Members

If you are a U.S. Military Veteran or a Service Member, please contact the CSUN Veterans Affairs Office at (818) 677-5928 or email veteransmail@csun.edu.