Extended Studies, Open University
Courses Taken Through Cal Poly Open University
Cal Poly Continuing Education is a self-supported program that offers a variety of types of courses to the general public.
The Continuing Education/Open University program provides an opportunity for people who are not enrolled Cal Poly students to enroll in most courses offered by Cal Poly. Enrollment is on a "space available" basis, subject to the approval of the instructor and the Department Chair.
The following applies:
- An admitted student must enroll as a regularly matriculated student his/her first term.
- A maximum of 36 Open University units may be applied toward a Cal Poly undergraduate degree and a maximum of 12 units toward a graduate degree;
- Students may not be enrolled in regular Cal Poly courses and courses through Open University during the same term;
- Courses will be counted as residential credit;
- Enrollment in Open University counts towards continuous enrollment at Cal Poly;
- Academic credit toward the student's matriculated program will be granted automatically;
- Open University courses will be automatically processed as repeats associated with other Cal Poly courses. (Ask the Office of Academic Records if you have questions.)
- Registration is handled through the Extended Studies Office, with the appropriate fee payment.
For information on registration and fees, contact the Cal Poly Continuing Education Office at 805-756-2053.
