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Through the Open University program, run through the CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education, high school graduates, working adults, and students from other universities may enroll in most regular CSUDH credit courses on a space-available basis with permission of the instructor. There is no formal admission to the University required and registration is easy. High school students who are rising juniors and above can take lower-division courses with the permission of their high school counselor and principal.
Open University is available during the fall and spring semesters, and non-CSUDH students may also take courses through CSUDH Summer Session, and during CSUDH Winter Session and CSUDH May Intersession.
Through Open University, you can pursue a degree or take courses to help you advance in your career.
Unfortunately, financial aid/FAFSA is not available for Open University students. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the CSUDH Financial Aid department.
However, as an Open University student, you may be eligible for a private student loan. For more information, search for “private student loan providers” for specific details.
Open University registrations are granted on a space-available basis. If you aren't able to register for the class because the class is full, we would like to hear about it! Please send us a note.
You can also take Winter Session, Spring Intersession, and Summer Session courses at CSUDH. You don't have to be a regular student!
You may not enroll in the Open University program if you have been admitted to any California State University campus as a regular student for the current semester, or if you are a continuing regular student who registered in the previous semester (academically disqualified students may still enroll in Open University).
A maximum of 24 semester units of baccalaureate-level Open University credit may be applied toward bachelor's degree requirements at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Open University credit does not qualify as residence units for a degree. The term "in residence" applies to those units earned at California State University, Dominguez Hills while an officially admitted student in a degree program. All classes you take will become part of your permanent academic record at CSUDH.
For a 30 semester unit master's degree at California State University, Dominguez Hills, students may apply no more than 9 units of Open University credit and/or credit transferred from other accredited institutions.
For questions about Open University, email learn@csudh.edu.
The CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education (CCPE) Registration Office is open during the following hours (Pacific Time):
Effective 7/1/24 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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In-Person and Phone: 310-243-3741 (Opt 1) | 8am–5pm | 8am–5pm | 8am–5pm | 8am–5pm | 9am–5pm | CLOSED | CLOSED |
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