Winter Session Dates & Details
- September 25, 2023: CSUF Class Schedule
- September 25, 2023: Access opens to New Record Creation OR Returning Student Confirmation to activate a winter 2024 enrollment appointment window through December 20, 2023.
- October 23, 2023: Enrollment for both Winter Sessions opens at 8 am.
- Review Instructions to Enroll.
All students new and returning need an enrollment appoinment window to enroll for each semester and term, which is a registration date. Use 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. The enrollment appointment window appears in the Manage Classes tile in the Student Homepage.
Returning Student? Check out the Returning Student drop down below.
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 prerequisites completed outside of CSUF.
To request a permit, use and complete this Request for Permit Form and email the Academic Department using the designated email listed at Dept Email Address List. Academic departments may also consult with instructors regarding this permission. To document completed prerequisites, include an unofficial transcript. Remember to include both your completed Request for Permit Form and supporting documentation when contacting the Academic Department.
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. 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: 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.)
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 & Details below.
Please consult EIP 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.
Please review Instructions to Enroll as well as the winter session specific dates and details below. The first step is to complete the New Record Creation or Returning Student Confirmation, which will generate an enrollment appointment window for the term.
*Activate a winter appointments before spring, and summer appointment before fall, if you plan to enroll in both terms.
Updating your record may be three parts:
Part 1: If you no longer have access to log into the CSUF Student Portal, select the Returning Student Confirmation link 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 Enrollment Appointment 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 Enrollment Appointment Guide to activate your program and term for winter 2024 in the Open University plan. This is what prompts an enrollment appointment window in the Manage Classes tile. The appointment will appear 24-48 hours after this step is completed.
- Activate a winter appointment before spring, and a summer appointment before fall i planning to enroll in both terms.
Important Notes:
- Students who have experienced undergraduate academic disqualification from CSUF may enroll in a maximum of 3 units for winter. 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 fall term may not term activate for winter 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 winter is an appropriate action.
- Graduation candidates (graduate level) for the recent fall term may not term activate for winter Open University without guidance from the Graduate Studies Office. Please contact Graduate Studies first to determine if enrollment via Open University in winter is an appropriate action.
September 25, 2023: Access to New Record Creation/ Returning Student Confirmation opens. September 25, 2023: CSUF Class Schedule viewable October 23, 2023: Enrollment for all sessions in Winter 2024 opens at 8am. If you have created/updated your student record to show an OU date specific enrollment appointment window for Winter 2024, then enroll in the Manage Classes tile in your Student Homepage. Fees are due in full at the time of registration under the Financial Account tile. Failure to pay fees at the time of registration will result in disenrollment without notice. An administrative disenrollment (for no fees paid) for registration occurrring on or after the start of the Winter term (not Session), will result in 35% of fees still owed with a financial hold placed on record. |
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Winter Session 2024 Dates Download PDF
Fee Payment info: Non-refundable 2.65% Credit/Debit Card merchant fee |
Session ADecember 16, 2023 – January 22, 2024 |
Session BJanuary 2 - January 22, 2024 |
Class Schedule viewable: fullerton.edu/schedule |
September 25, 2023 |
September 25, 2023 |
Early Enrollment Period begins: Add a class in the Manage Classes tile in your Student Homepage. You must have an OU date specific enrollment appointment window appearing in the Mange Classes tile to proceed. |
October 23, 2023 |
October 23, 2023 |
Early Enrollment Period ends
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December 14, 2023 |
January 1, 2024 |
Last day to drop and receive a full refund of Winter Session & mandatory fees (if paid)
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December 15, 2023 |
January 1, 2024 |
Campus Closed: Winter Recess
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Friday, December 22, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024 |
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Last day to drop without a grade of “W” and receive 65% refund
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December 20, 2023 |
January 3, 2024 |
Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" and receive a 65% refund
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January 2, 2024 |
January 5, 2024 |
Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" for serious and compelling reasons only
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January 12, 2024 |
January 12, 2024 |
Campus Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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January 15, 2024
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Winter Grades Due. You can check your grades on your unofficial transcript in the Academic Records tile. |
January 26, 2024 |
January 26, 2024 |
Unit Limit: There is a 4-unit limit for Winter Session. Students experiencing academic disqualification from CSUF are limited to 3 units in winter. Excess Units: Request forms required for additional units. |

Open University 101
- Students experiencing academic disqualification from CSUF may enroll in a maximum of three (3) units in Winter Session. 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
.
- For other important dates, including scheduled campus closures, visit the CSUF Academic Calendar
.