OPEN UNIVERSITY
Classes for non-CSUN Students
Through Open University, anyone ─ community members, professionals, international or visiting students ─ can take CSUN courses during the Fall Semester and Spring Semester.
- No formal application or admission process
- Courses available on campus or online
- Earn transferable credits - up to 24 units for bachelor’s degree and 9 units for master’s degree
EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE
Classes for CSUN Students and non-CSUN Students
These accelerated-format university courses are perfect for improving your GPA, satisfying prerequisites, or enabling you to graduate faster.

Winter Term
- Take up to 4 units
- Offered in two components:
- 4 week online courses
- 3 week on-campus courses

Summer Session
- Your choice of three sessions - 6 weeks or 12 weeks long
- Take up to 13 units
- Financial aid available to eligible CSUN students