Extended Studies, Open University

Courses Taken Through Cal Poly Open University or Cal Poly Extended Education is a self-supported program that offers a variety of types of courses to the general public.

The Extended 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 the Registrar 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 Extended Education Office at 805-756-2053.