Frequently Asked Questions about
CSUMB Extended
Education & Open University
(Also
see Frequently Asked Questions about Distance Learning & Online
Education)
When
do classes run?
Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. See Extended
Ed Course Schedules
When do I register for CSUMB Extended
Ed?
See Academic Calendar
Registration
remains open through the first day of class. Space is limited.
Register early! After the first day of class, the instructor's
signature is required to enroll.
When do I register for Open University?
Registration starts on the first day of class on a space-available basis with instructor signature/approval. See Academic Calendar . Students requiring instructor consent/approval, to include online classes, can attach an email from the instructor and submit along with your registration form and payment.
What is CSUMB Extended Ed?
CSUMB
Extended Ed provides university courses to meet the needs of the community at large. This includes courses for professional development in business, education, technology, and other fields that will improve your job skills, open doors to new careers, and extend lifelong learning. CSUMB Extended Ed enrollment is open to everyone on a fee-per-course basis and does not require a university application. CSUMB Extended Ed classes run during summer, fall, winter and spring.
What is Open University?
You
can take regular CSUMB courses without formal admission to the
university during fall and spring semesters! Open
University refers to an enrollment process that allows members
of the community to take regular CSUMB courses on a space-available
basis with instructor approval.
What is the difference between Extended Education and Open University?
Extension courses are various courses that are open to everyone on a fee per course basis; fees may vary. Registration dates are posted per term. These courses are available for Fall and Spring semesters and Winter and Summer terms. How to Register in Extension courses
Open University refers to an enrollment process that allows members of the community to take regular CSUMB courses on a space-available basis with the instructor's approval. Open University enrollment does not require a university application. Students can only enroll on the first day of class, on a space-available basis with the instructor's approval. How to Register in Open University
How much is tuition?
Fees
vary. Please check the course
schedule for special fees noted in the far right Fee Amount
column. If fees are not noted, regular CSUMB tuition rates apply.
See Extended
Education Fee Schedule for the regular rates.
How do I enroll?
1. Select
courses.
2.
Complete the CSUMB
Extended Ed registration form.
3. Calculate
fees due and complete the registration process.
4. Prior
to the first day of class, check for course status and location
updates on the course schedule.
5. Attend
the first class meeting and verify that you are on the class
roster.
What if I am not on the class
roster?
It
is your responsibility to verify your enrollment in a course. If
not on the class roster, take your payment receipt to the Campus
Service Center in Building 47 to confirm your enrollment status.
Keep checking with your instructor until your name appears on the
class roster.
No name on the class roster = no credit for the course.
Where do I buy my books?
Contact Extended Education as some courses require purchasing of books from specific sources.
To
purchase your books from the CSUMB
Bookstore in the University Center (Building 29), please have
the following information available: course number, section, and
title. Specify your book preferences: new or used and whether you
want required only or required and recommended. (Example: CST 101,
Sec 11, Tech Tools, new and required only)
Ordering options:
- Order over
the phone using your credit card by calling 831-883-1062.
- Email your
order to bookstore@csumb.edu.
How
do I get to CSUMB?
Please
see Driving
Directions and the CSUMB
Map
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