Summer Session Dates & Details
- February 7, 2023: Access opens to Update/Create Student Record through July 7.
- March 6, 2023: CSUF Class Schedule viewable.
- April 3, 2023: Enrollment for all Summer Sessions opens at 8 am.
- Review Instructions to Enroll.
Early Enrollment
During the early enrollment periods noted below by session type: You may enroll into open course sections ONLY with no other permissions required, unless you must demonstrate documentation of prerequistes completed outside of CSUF.
Request Permit Instructions
To request a permit, message the Academic Department using the designated email listed at Dept Email Address List. Academic departments may also consult with instructors regarding this permission. Please include your full name, CWID, course subject/code, and class number with your reason for requesting to add the course, in the message.
When Do I Need A Permit?
You will need to request a permit to enroll from the academic department of the course to demonstrate prerequisites completed outside of CSUF OR for closed/waitlisted classes OR late enrollment. 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 request a permit from the academic department and include prerequisite documentation (such as an unofficial transcript), even if the course is open.
- Closed/Waitlisted Sections: Starting on May 26 (not before) and continuing through the late enrollment periods noted below, you may request a permit from the Academic Department of the course to enroll into sections displaying as closed or waitlisted. (Waitlists are for admitted students only, and expire on May 26.)
- Late Enrollment Periods: During the late enrollment periods noted below by specific session, you must request a permit from the Academic Department to enroll.
Want to Know More?
All fees are due in full at the time of enrollment. For a review of the fee structure and administrative logistics, check out Fees & Resources.
Ready to Get Started?
Please review Instructions to Enroll as well as the summer session specific dates and details below. The first step is to Update or Create your Student Record. If you receive an error message, try clearing the “cookies/cache” in your browser.
February 7, 2023: Access opens to Update/Create Student Record through July 7. Returning student? Use this GUIDE to update your CSUF student record. March 6, 2023: CSUF Class Schedule viewable April 3, 2023: Enrollment for all sessions in Summer 2023 opens at 8 am. If you have created/updated your student record, then enroll in the Manage Classes tile in your Student Homepage. |
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2023 Summer Sessions |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
Session Dates |
May 30 - June 30 |
July 3 - August 4 |
June 26 - August 4 |
May 30 - July 21 |
May 30 - August 4 |
Early Enrollment period ends:
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May 29 |
July 2 |
June 25 |
May 29 |
May 29 |
Late Enrollment Periods by Session:
Drop Periods by Session:
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May 30 - June 2 |
July 3 - July 7 |
June 26 - June 30 |
May 30 - June 5 |
May 30 - June 8 |
Final Enrollment Dates by Session:Last day of the late enrollment period. No refunds for classes will be issued after this date. |
June 2 |
July 7 |
June 30 |
June 5 |
June 8 |
Late Withdrawal Periods by Session:Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W” for serious or compelling reasons only.An approved Request for Withdrawal |
June 23 |
July 28 |
July 27 |
July 10 |
July 21 |

Open University 101
- Students experiencing academic disqualification (ADQ) 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 completed 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
.
- For other important dates, including scheduled campus closures, visit the CSUF Academic Calendar
.