Fall Semester Dates & Details

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 through week one of the semester.

If the section displays as closed, waitlisted, requires department consent, or if you need to document (pre)requisites, then complete a Request for Approval. If both the instructor 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 (registration date).

The Request for Approval goes live on August 12, 2024 at 8 a.m. 

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, or requires department consent, you will first initiate a Request for Approval for the instructor and academic department to review. Include prerequisite documentation (such as an unofficial transcript) or other appropriate information regarding how the requisite 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 instructor 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 instructor 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 instructor 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 instructor'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 instructor. 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 2024 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.