Open University

Open University and Intersessions give you direct access to CSULB courses as a non-matriculated student. Whether you're getting ahead on credits, returning to finish a degree, or simply pursuing a subject you're passionate about, you can enroll on a space-available basis during the fall, spring, and intersession terms. No application. No commitment. Just learning.

Choose Your Enrollment Path

CSULB students on campus during fall semester

Open University

Enroll in regular CSULB courses during fall or spring semester and earn transferable college credit — no admission required.

Open University

CSULB students on campus during May Intersession

May Intersession

Complete a full semester course in just three weeks. May Intersession offers accelerated options across a wide range of subjects.

May

CSULB students walking on campus during summer

Summer Sessions

Get ahead, catch up, or explore something new with CSULB's summer courses — available online and in person.

Summer

CSULB CPaCE Winter Session accelerated courses

Winter Session

Make the most of winter break with accelerated courses that count toward your degree or personal goals.

Winter