Open University Program
Open University is administered through SFSU's College of Extended Learning. As an Open U student you can still be part of an informal post-bac program. Open U is merely another door through which to take the same classes that SFSU undergraduates and 2nd-Bacs take.
Advantages
Anyone can take classes through Open U; there are no degree requirements nor application deadlines. Open U can be less expensive if you're only taking one class or if you're an out-of-state resident.
Disadvantages
Open U students, compared to 2nd-Bacs, can't pre-register, have higher tuition and can't be considered for financial aid. However, the tuition is still a bargain compared to that of private schools and formal post-bac programs. You may have difficulty getting into introductory science classes that are Minimal Science Requirements, whereas Upper-Division Electives and GE classes may be easier to get into. As many as 12 units earned through Open U can be applied to your (2nd) baccalaureate.
Switching to 2nd-Bac Status
Open U students can switch to 2nd-Bac status by filling out the online 2nd-Bac application when it becomes available. Open U students who were not admitted as 2nd-Bacs due to having GPA's below the 2.5 minimum, should contact Dr. Rothman to request consideration for 2nd-Bac status after completing at least 9 units of appropriate course work with grades of B or above.
Open U allows pre-registration for classes only during the summer. See Summer Registration for details.
Tuition
Open U charges $210 per lecture unit and $256 per unit lab unit, regardless of residency status.
