Fall Semester Dates & Details
- March 11, 2024: CSUF Class Schedule viewable.
- May 28, 2024: Complete Step 1 of OU General Instructions.
- August 12 - September 10, 2024: Request for Approval window for Fall 2024
- Review Instructions to Enroll
Be proactive and plan ahead.
All students enrolling via Open University must either Create a New Student Record OR Update an Existing Record so that your student record is active in the Open University program and for the semester/term of enrollment. If you receive an error message, or experience technical issues, try clearing the "cookies/cache" in your browser.
This action must be completed ahead of EACH semester or term you plan to enroll through Open University, so you will complete this step more than once if planning to enroll in multiple future semesters or terms. This step assigns an enrollment appointment window, viewable in the Manage Classes tile in your Student Homepage. Be proactive and plan ahead.
- Assign summer before fall, and winter before spring, if you are planning to enroll in both terms.
Important Dates & Details for Fall 2024 are below.
All students new and returning need an enrollment appointment window (registration date) to enroll for each semester and term. Select the New Record Creation OR Returning Student Confirmation link to either create a new record or update an existing record to (re)gain access to the CSUF Portal, and activate your program and term to enroll via Open University.
*Assign summer appointments before fall, and winter before spring, if you are planning to enroll in both terms.
Returning Student? Check out the Returning Student drop down below.
You may enroll in open sections of a course you have met prerequisites for in the Manage Classes tile. If the section displays as closed, waitlisted or if you need to document prequisites, then complete a Request for Approval. If both the professor and academic department approves, and physical space allows, then a permit will be placed on your record and you may enroll in the Manage Classes tile using the OU date specific enrollment appointment window (registration date).
The Request for Approval goes live on August 12, 2024 at 8 a.m. Watch this video for a sample of the process.
You will need to complete a Request for Approval to enroll if you need to demonstrate prerequisites completed outside of CSUF, OR for closed and waitlisted classes. The permit must be in place to proceed with enrollment in the Manage Classes tile.
- Course Prerequisite Documentation: If the course you would like to enroll has a prerequisite that you completed outside of CSUF, you will first need to initiate a Request for Approval for the professor and academic department to review and include prerequisite documentation (such as an unofficial transcript) or other appropriate information regarding how the prerequisite has been met, even if the course is open.
- Closed Sections: Initiate a Request for Approval for closed sections. Approved permits cannot exceed the safety capacity of the classroom.
- Waitlisted Sections: Initiate a Request for Approval for waitlisted sections. Waitlists are for admitted students only. A Request for Approval completed before Monday of week two of the semester will hold at the academic department for review, until the waitlist expires.
The waitlist is for admitted students only. However, an approved Request for Approval for a waitlisted course section is possible, and to the discretion of the professor and the academic department of the course. Waitlists expire on Monday of the second week of the semester. If an instructor has approved you to add a waitlisted section, the request will NOT route to the Department designated inbox for review until Monday of week two of the semester. This is the first date the Department may respond, which is after the internal waitlists have expired.
Important Note: If the professor has approved you to add a waitlisted course section, do contact them directly to request access to Canvas and participate in the course, prior to official enrollment. View access to a course, however, is NOT official enrollment. Remember to complete enrollment and payment when the Department has approved/permitted you to register for the course to be sure to secure your space and be included on the class roster. Once approved you will complete the enrollment in the Manage Classes tile, followed by processing payment in the Financial Account tile.
- Initiate the Request for Approval as soon as the window opens. You will receive a tracking code to monitor the status of the request. If it has been more than four (4) business days, it is okay to follow up with the professor or academic department, depending on where the request is at, according to the tracking code. Campus Directory
- Include in the comments section if you have completed prerequisites and why you are taking the course (i.e. fulfill a GE, prerequisite for a future program, etc.) for the professor's consideration.
- If you are still waiting on a response for a Request for Approval when the semester begins, attend the first week of classes and introduce yourself to the professor. Follow-up on the Request for Approval.
- Have backup sections for the course you need, or alternative course options. Be flexible when possible.
- Returning student? Remember to check for registration holds located in the Tasks tile in your Student Homepage. Take steps to resolve holds before requesting approval and before the semester begins. This includes Title IX Training holds placed on student records on an annual basis. Registration holds prevent you from completing enrollment.
All fees are due in full at the time of enrollment. When you register into any course, you are prompted to acknowledge the fee payment policy. Failure to pay fees in full at the time of registration will result in you be disenrolled from courses (without notification) and you may still owe a balance of fees. See Dates and Details below. Please consult Extension Student Services for any questions on payment of fees, including pending loans, or third party payments. In the Financial Account tile, located in the Student Homepage, select the Account Services tab, then Account Activity to generate the amount due. Next, select "Make a Payment" and proceed; Reference the OU Payment Guide. For a review of the fee structure and administrative logistics, check out Fees & Resources.
Updating your record may be three parts:
Part 1: If you no longer have access to log into the CSUF Student Portal, Update Your Student Record and follow the prompts to request access as a returning student. Within 24-48 hours you will be able to log into the Student Portal with your prior username and password. If you do not recall your previous username and password, use the "Need help logging in?" link to reset. If you cannot reset your username and password in the Portal, and are unable to login, then contact CSUF Student IT Helpdesk for assistance.
If you already have access to log into the CSUF Student Portal, then login and review the Manage Classes steps in the Returning Student Guide.
Part 2: Once you have logged into the CSUF Student Portal, update your profile.
Part 3: Review the Manage Classes steps in the Returning Student Guide to activate your program and term for Fall 2023 in the Open University plan. This is what prompts an enrollment appointment in the Manage Classes tile. The appointment will appear 24-48 hours after this step is completed.
- If you recently experienced academic disqualification from CSUF this past Spring and were dropped from a previously enrolled fall courses, you cannot self activate your program and term to enroll via Open University for this Fall via Record Update through the CSUF Portal. You must contact Extension Student Services at eipconnect@fullerton.edu or at 657.278.2611 during business hours to request a fall 2024 enrollment appointment. Please provide your full name, CWID and information about the recent Spring disqualification.
Important Notes:
- Students who have experienced undergraduate academic disqualification from CSUF may enroll in a maximum of 6 units for Fall. Enrollment into additional units over that limit could result in administrative enrollment cancellation. Please discuss this with one of the Open University advisors at Open University Advisors.
- Graduation candidates (undergraduate) for the recent Summer term may not term activate for Fall Open University without guidance from the Graduation Unit in Registration & Records. Please contact CSUF Graduation Unit first to determine if enrollment via Open University in Fall is an appropriate action.
- Graduation candidates (graduate level) for the recent Summer term may not term activate for Fall Open University without guidance from the Graduate Studies Office. Please contact Graduate Studies first to determine if enrollment via Open University in Fall is an appropriate action.
*Fall 2023 Important Dates below are tentative and will be updated soon. The downloadable PDF reflects Fall 2022.*
Fall 2024 Semester: Dates & Details
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March 11 |
CSUF Class Schedule viewable. |
May 28 |
Access to set up Fall 2024 enrollment appointment window opens. (An enrollment appointment is a registration date). See Step 1 of the OU General Instructions. If you receive an error message, clear the “cookies/cache” in your browser. |
August 12 – September 10 *Live @ 8 AM (PST) on August 12 |
Request for Approval and Enrollment Transaction Period Enroll in open sections in the Manage Classes tile with an OU enrollment appointment. Initiate a Request for Approval, for closed, and waitlisted sections, or if you need to document prerequisites. Create A Request and follow the prompts. A submitted request will generate a tracking code to monitor the status of the request. When approval is granted and a permit is placed, enroll in the Manage Classes tile.
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August 24 |
First day of fall classes. *most classes start Monday through Friday: August 26-30 |
August 12 – August 23 |
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August 24 – September 10 |
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September 2 |
Waitlists expire and this is the first date Academic Depts may begin to approve/place permits for such classes. If you have both instructor and Dept approval (with permit placed) on or after this date through the early enrollment period, proceed with enrollment in your Manage Classes tile in the Student Homepage and immediately pay fees in full under the Financial Account tile in the Student Home Page. You will be administratively disenrolled (without notice) if fees are not paid in full on the date you register. Do not let that happen. Protect your enrollment! |
September 2 |
Labor Day, Campus Closed. No Classes. |
September 10 |
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September 11 – September 23 |
Late Add Request for Approval and Enrollment Period Submit a petition for a late addition of classes using the Late Add Request Form available at the CSUF Registration & Records Forms page. The Professor, Department Chair, and Associate Dean must approve the late add
request. A $25 late fee will be applied to the other required fees. |
September 11 – November 15 |
Late Withdrawal Period (“W” code will record) Authorization to withdrawal will be granted only for documentable serious and compelling
circumstances. Complete the Request for Withdrawal process online with CSUF Registration & Records. If approved, a “W” code will appear
on your official transcript. |
September 10 |
Last day to receive a 65% refund of course fees that were paid. No refunds after this date. |
October 30 |
Last day to receive a pro-rated refund of the consolidated and student ID card fees for complete withdrawal from classes. |
November 11 |
Veteran's Day. Campus Closed. No Classes. |
November 15 |
Final Withdrawal deadline to withdraw from classes with a grade of “W” for serious and compelling reasons. Complete the Request for Withdrawal process online with CSUF Registration & Records. Include supporting documentation of extenuating circumstances. |
November 26 – December 1 |
Fall Recess (No Classes) Nov 26-29; campus closed November 28 & 29 *There will be classes on Monday, November 25 |
December 13 |
Last day of instruction. |
December 14 – December 20 |
Semester Final Exams. |
December 24 – January 1 |
Winter Break; campus closed December 24, 2024 – January 1, 2025 |
January 2, 2025 |
Fall 2024 grades are due. You can view your unofficial transcript in the Academic Records tile. |
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Open University 101
- Students experiencing academic disqualification from CSUF may enroll in a maximum of six (6) units during Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Enrollment over these limits are subject to administrative enrollment cancellation of excess units. Please adhere to the enrollment limits stated here. For more information review the How many units can I take? FAQ.
- Enrollment is on a space-available basis.
- A maximum of 24 credits earned through Open University may count toward the cumulative units required for a bachelor’s degree at CSUF.
- Courses taken through Open University enrollment do not meet the residence requirements for a bachelor’s degree at CSUF (30 units for the degree; 24 units in upper division courses). For graduate degrees, normally 6 to 9 units of approved credits taken through Open University may apply, but for degrees which require more than 30 units, more units of credit may apply. Please consult the department graduate advisor of your program.
- All stated prerequisites for a course must be met. To view course descriptions and
prerequisite information, visit Cal State Fullerton’s University Catalog
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- For other important dates, including scheduled campus closures, visit the CSUF Academic Calendar
.