California State University, Long Beach
CSULB Open University
 

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About Open University

Open University provides an opportunity for those people who are not currently admitted to CSULB to enroll in courses offered by the university. Registration for Fall 2013 Open University begins Monday, August 26, 2013.

Fees are $299 per unit.

Students enrolling through Open University will receive Special Sessions Credit. Students may apply up to 24 units of Special Sessions Credit toward a baccalaureate degree. At the option of the appropriate college and department, up to 6 units of Special Sessions Credit may be applied toward a graduate degree.

Open University for International Students

The College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) with support from the academic departments at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has developed a new learning opportunity for international students called University Study at the Beach (USB).

What's New

Payment Plan

Click the link above to read about payment plan options for Fall 2013 Open University.​

Disqualified Students and Open University

Effective January 2010, students who have been academically disqualified from CSULB will be subject to the following unit limits through Open University:
  • Fall and Spring Semesters: Disqualified students  will be limited to 6 units or two courses, as long as enrollment in these two courses does not exceed 7 units
  • Summer Session:  Disqualified students will be limited to 6 units or two courses, as long as enrollment in these two courses does not exceed 7 units
  • Winter Session: Disqualified students will be limited to 4 units

Contact Information

College of Continuing and Professional Education
California State University, Long Beach
6300 State University Drive, Suite 104
Long Beach, Ca 90815
Phone: (800) 963-2250
FAX: (562) 985-2873