Extended Education

Registration

CSUMB Extended Ed Enrollment
CSUMB Extended Ed courses are open to everyone on a fee-per-course basis. 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.

See Extended Ed Registration Dates for the current registration dates for each term/semester.

Enrollment During the Registration Period
To enroll during the posted registration period:

1. Select courses from the course schedule for Extended Education, or call the Campus Service Center at 831-582-5100. You may inquire with program offices for detailed course information.
   
   
2. Complete the Extended Education registration form.
   
   
3. Calculate fees due. You are expected to pay all fees prior to the first day of class and by the established deadlines. Make payment and complete the registration process through one of the following three methods.
   
   
   • On Campus ~ Take your completed registration form to the Campus Service Center in Building 47 to pay fees and register.
     
     
   • Off Campus ~ Fax your completed registration and credit card payment form to the CSUMB Campus Service Center (831-582-5110).
     
     
   • Mail ~ Send your completed registration form along with payment to: CSUMB Campus Service Center, 100 Campus Center, Seaside CA 93955-8001.
     
     
4. Before classes start, confirm that each class is active and verify any day or time changes that may have occurred by checking the course schedule or by calling the Campus Service Center at 831-582-5100.
   
   
5. Attend the first class meeting and verify that you are on the class roster.
   Note CSUMB campus closures on the CSUMB Extended Ed Academic Calendar.

Enrollment on the First Day of Class
If you do not register during the registration period, you may register on the first day of class:

1. Report to the class you wish to attend.
2. Obtain the instructor's signature on the registration form.
3. After class, take the completed registration form to the Campus Service Center to pay fees and register. Registration is not complete until fees have been paid and Admissions and Records has formally enrolled you in the course.

Late Registration
Late registration for CSUMB Extended Ed classes begins on the day following the first class meeting and ends on Friday of the first week of the class. The late registration fee is $25.

To enroll during the late registration period:

1. Obtain the instructor's signature on the registration form.
2. Take your completed registration form to the Campus Service Center and pay fees. Registration is not complete until fees have been paid and Admissions and Records has formally enrolled you in the course.

Open University Enrollment
During Spring and Fall 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 the instructors approval. Open University enrollment does not require a university application.

For more information see Open University Registration Process.

Withdrawal

You may withdraw from classes any time prior to classes starting and receive a full refund less a $10 service charge. Add/Drop and Refund forms are available in the Campus Service Center. Withdrawal before the start of classes does not require an instructor's signature on either form.

Schedule Changes

Student-Initiated Program Change (Add/Drop)
Beginning with the first day of class.

Adding a Class
To add a class after your initial registration, you must obtain the signature of the instructor on an Add/Drop form and pay fees at the Campus Service Center. Take the completed form and receipt for payment to the Campus Service Center in Building 47. A late fee will apply to courses added after the close of business (5 p.m.) on the first day of class.
The last day to add a class is Friday of the first week of the class (two-week and shorter classes may not be added after the first day of class).

Dropping a Class
You may drop classes up to two days prior to the ending date of the class. During the last two days of class, you may only drop a class for a serious and compelling reason.

1. Obtain an Add/Drop form, or go to the Campus Service Center in Building 47.
2. Obtain the instructor's signature.
3. Submit the form to the Campus Service Center in Building 47.

If you think you may be entitled to a refund, see Refunds.

Canceled Classes
As a self-support program, CSUMB Extended Ed reserves the right to discontinue, postpone, or combine classes, and to change instructors. Classes may be canceled before or at the first scheduled meeting if fewer than the required minimum number of students enroll. If a class is canceled, notices will be issued and all fees refunded without penalty.