California State University, Chico
Center for Regional and Continuing Education

GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration Information, Dates & Deadlines
Registration in Special Session courses and Extension workshops is open to everyone and does not constitute admission to CSU, Chico. If you are interested in formal admission to the University, contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-542-4426 or 530-898-4428. University admission requirements are outlined in the University Catalog and available online at www.csuchico.edu/catalog.

How to Register
Registering for courses and workshops is easy! Simply choose one of these five convenient methods and submit payment.

• Mail a check, money order, or VISA/MasterCard number to:

                           Center for Regional and Continuing Education
                           California State University, Chico,
                           Chico, California 95929-0250

In addition, please complete the following registration form

• Web registration is also available if you are charging your fees to VISA or MasterCard. Simply select your course from the course schedule (Special Session, Extension workshop) click on the Request button, and complete the five easy steps.
• If you are charging your fees to VISA or MasterCard, phone in your registration to 530-898-6105. and please fax the following completed registration form to: 530-898-4020.
• Visit the Center for Regional and Continuing Education to complete registration materials and pay fees. We are open 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please note: Starting in May, after finals week, summer hours are observed: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays. Please bring the following completed registration form .
• If you are charging your fees to VISA or MasterCard, please fax the following completed registration form .
• Please Note: Continuing Education will be closed for University holidays. Any registrations submitted during holiday periods will be processed upon our return.

Open University Description
Offered on a space-available basis, Open University provides an opportunity for the residents of CSU, Chico's service area to access regularly scheduled University classes on a limited basis with permission of the instructor. Open University is open to anyone who is not formally admitted to the University, including high school graduates, adults seeking degree credit but who have not yet been admitted or do not plan to enroll at CSU, Chico, and disqualified/denied students.

How to Register for Open University
To register for Open University, select your classes from the online schedule available at www.csuchico.edu. Download Open University registration instructions and forms at rce.csuchico.edu/openu and attend the first day of class to secure the permission of the instructor to enroll. If you are enrolling in courses offered by the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management, your forms require the department chair's signature. Once approved, return your completed registration forms to Continuing Education to pay your fees and complete your registration

Open University Fees
The current Open University fee is $175/unit. Starting Spring 2010 fees will be $230/unit. Activity and laboratory courses require additional fees. Special material fees and/or other costs associated with specific courses may apply. A $10 late fee is assessed for any Open University classes added after the fourth Friday of the semester (census date), even if the classes begin after that date. During the January Intersession, you will have until the end of the first week of classes to enroll and pay fees.

Disqualification
If you have been disqualified from regular attendance during fall or spring semesters, you may still enroll in Extension and/or Special Session courses. Open University is available with some exceptions. To register for Open University courses, you will have to obtain signatures on the Add/Drop form from the department chair of the course you are enrolling in as well as an adviser from Academic Advising if you are an undergraduate or if you are a graduate student at the Graduate School. For your registration to be processed, this Add/Drop form must be completed with the proper signatures.

Open University Withdrawal & Refund Policies
Instructor permission on an Add/Drop form is required to withdraw from Open University courses after the second week of the semester.

Adding or dropping a class after the fourth week of the semester (census date) will be approved only for a serious and compelling reason, and requires the signatures of the instructor, department chair, and college dean on an Add/Drop form. Failure to do so constitutes an unofficial withdrawal and can result in a failing grade for the course.

A 65 percent refund less $5 processing fee will be granted if you request a refund from the Center for Regional and Continuing Education by the fourth week of the semester (census date). No refunds are granted after this date, regardless of the class start date.

Special Session Credit Courses Fees
The current Special Session fees are $175/unit. Starting Summer 2010 fees will be $230/unit. Non-resident fees do not apply to Special Session courses. Additional course fees may apply. Please check the course description for specific fees.

For semester long courses with "TBA" listed, fees need to be paid by the following days to avoid the late fee. A $10 late fee will be required after these dates.

All other Special Session courses must have fees paid on or before the first day of class to avoid the late fee.

How Do Waiting Lists Work?
Due to heavy demand, some classes will close for the current term. A waiting list will then be opened and maintained by Continuing Education until the first class meeting. You may place your name on a waiting list without any obligation.

• If space becomes available prior to the first day of class, we will offer available seats to students on the waiting list first. If we call or e-mail you to offer you a seat, you have two business days from the date of notification to complete your registration.
• It is up to each student to provide the most reliable contact information. If you do not have a reliable message phone or trust your roommate will communicate a message, you may want to provide a cell phone and/or e-mail address.
• All University debt and/or holds must be removed and test requirements must be met in order to register for classes. If you are not eligible to register, or you do not register within two business days, you will be dropped to the bottom of the waiting list and no longer considered an active entry on the waiting list.
• Each instructor will be given the waiting list prior to the first class meeting, but he/she is under no obligation to add students in the order of the list. If we haven't called and you still want to register, consider attending the first class meeting and request written permission directly from the instructor. Click on the link to obtain an Add/Drop form or stop by the Continuing Education office on campus.

Special Session Residence Credit
Units earned through Special Session count toward the residence credit requirement for academic degrees and may be applied toward credential requirements if the course number is less than 800.

Special Session Refund Policy
Refund calculations are based on the completion of all appropiate signatures/paperwork, the date the request and paperwork are submitted to Continuing Education, and the start date of the class. Each week of class ends on Friday, regardless of the number of class meetings held during that week.

Virtual Education Software, Inc. CD Rom courses are non-refundable.

Special Session Add/Drop Information

TBA Courses have until the deadline date (see Registration Information) for that specific term to add or drop with no late fees or penalty; however, there is a $15 processing fee for drops. After this date, there will be no refund, and all three approvals are required on an Add/Drop form.

If you wish to drop or withdraw from a Special Session class, contact us prior to the beginning of the class or come by Continuing Education immediately to complete an Add/Drop form and a refund request, if applicable. Failure to withdraw officially may result in a grade of 'WU' in each course. Once classes begin, you must drop a course officially or you will remain liable for all course fees. If you are taking evening courses and are not able to come into Continuing Education, call 530-898-6105. You may leave a message at this number outside of working hours. Adds or drops with a serious and compelling reason as defined by the University Catalog require the Instructor, Department Chair, and college Dean's signatures as follows:

Payment of Fees
Payment of fees is due in full upon registration. Partial payments will not be accepted. Cash, check, money order, and VISA/MasterCard will be accepted as method of payment of fees. Please make your check or money order payable to CSU, Chico.

Registration is complete only after fees have been paid.

Late Fee & Service Charges
Payment of fees received or postmarked after the date of the first class meeting will be subject to a late fee of $10 per course. A $20 service charge and an enrollment reservation fee of $10 per course are applicable for each dishonored check. If there is an unpaid balance on your account, you may be assessed a past due receivable fee of $20.

All fees are subject to change based on Trustee or Legislative action.

Extension Withdrawal Policies
If you find it impossible to attend an Extension workshop after registering, contact Continuing Education immediately to withdraw from the class. Refunds for Extension workshops are calculated based on the length of the course and the time of withdrawal. The time of withdrawal is determined by the date of written or phone notification of your withdrawal or by the postmark date on a mailed notification, whichever comes first.

Non-Credit Refund Schedule
For classes with 3+ meetings:
Course cancels: all fees returned
Withdrawal after paying fees but before the first day of class: all fees returned less $15 processing fee
Withdrawal on or after the first day of class: no refund

For classes with 4+ meetings:
Course cancels: all fees returned
Withdrawal after paying fees but before the first day of class: all fees returned less $15 processing fee
Withdrawal on or after the first workshop meeting: 65% refund
Withdrawal after 25% of the workshop has elapsed: no refund      

Gatlin Online Career Training Programs are non-refundable .

Discontinued Classes
CSU, Chico reserves the right to discontinue, postpone, or combine classes, and to change instructors. If a class is discontinued by the University, all fees are refunded. Announcement of cancellations is made by the second class meeting.

Official Transcripts

Information and the official transcript request form are available online at http://em.csuchico.edu/sro/Forms/TranscriptReqForm.pdf .  For questions regarding other services offered by Student Records and Registration please visit www.csuchico.edu/sro or call (530) 898-5142.   

Note: Teachers requesting transcripts for salary increment mark the appropriate teachers box below number 9 on the form and review processing outline to ensure timely receipt of transcripts. 

Your transcript shows CSU, Chico work for courses numbered 001-899. Courses numbered 800-899 do not apply towards a degree unless approved by the appropriate department.  Successful completion of an 800 level course will appear on the transcript with a CR grade and a value in the attempted field that may not be reflected in the earned field or the summary totals. 

When completing the form be sure to include your signature to indicate your permission to release confidential information, as well as your most recent semester of enrollment, your full name, and social security number for proper identification. Include the name and address where you want the transcript to be sent. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Processing time can take up to 5-15 working days, depending on the time of year. An $8.00 rush fee, in addition to the transcript fee, allows transcripts to be processed in two working days. Clearly mark these requests "Rush." Transcripts are not issued for any student who has a financial obligation to the University. A CSU, Chico transcript shows only the academic work attempted at Chico.

Grade Reports
If you are admitted to a degree program at CSU, Chico or have enrolled in any courses at CSU, Chico after Summer 2004, grades are available through the Chico State Portal Connection. To see your grade, follow these procedures:

1. Go to http://portal.csuchico.edu and log on to Portal.
2. Select the “Records, Registration, & Finance” tab in the upper section of the page.
3. Enter the “Student Center .”
4. Select “Grades” under Academic History.
5. Select the term for which you wish to view grades.

To view grades prior to Summer 2004, see the “Alumni and Former Student” page at https://cypress.csuchico.edu/alumni/login.asp

To create your portal account, visit: http://portal.csuchico.edu/cp/home/loginf. If you are unsure about your login ID or password, please contact Student Records and Registration at 530-898-5142.

Library Privileges
As an Open University or Special Session student enrolled in a credit class, you are entitled to full privileges of the CSU, Chico library. An ID card that gives you circulation privileges may be obtained at the Wildcat ID Card Office in the Student Services Center, room 180.

Health Services
If you are enrolled in 6 or more units in a term, you are eligible for Student Health Center services. The fee of $120 is payable to Continuing Education or the Cashiering Office in the Student Services Center, room 230 before the fourth week of the semester. Health services in summer are available on a per-visit fee basis.

Parking
Parking permits are required to park automobiles, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles on campus. Semester parking permits are on a first-come-first-served basis until sold out at the University Cashiering Office, Student Services Center, Room 230.

Individual daily/nightly parking permits may be purchased from dispensing machines located in the various parking lots. See University parking rules at http://www.csuchico.edu/up/html/parking_rules.html .

Veterans' Benefits
If you are eligible to receive VA educational benefits and are considering enrolling for Special Session courses at CSU, Chico, contact the Office of Veterans Affairs at 530-898-5911, email at va@csuchico.edu, or view information at www.csuchico.edu/va. If attending another school, contact that institution about certification of veterans' educational benefits.

Out of Town Students
If traveling a long distance to attend a course, you are encouraged to call Continuing Education, 530-898-6105, to confirm your class schedule.

Course Numbering System
001-099: Pre-baccalaureate. These courses are generally developmental or preparatory and carry no baccalaureate credit.

100-199: Freshman or first year, lower-division. These courses are designed for freshmen, but may be taken by others. Many community college courses may be comparable.

200-299: Sophomore or second year, lower-division. These courses are designed for sophomores, but may be taken by others. Some community college courses may be comparable.

300-399: Junior or third year, upper-division. These courses are designed for juniors, but may be taken by others. This course designation is appropriate for GE Upper-Division Themes. None of these courses are comparable to community college courses. Since community college courses cannot qualify for upper-division credit, it is presumed that upper-division courses at CSU, Chico should not be equivalent to similar courses at any community college.

400-499: Senior or fourth year, upper-division or graduate. These courses are designed for seniors, but may be taken by others. This course designation is appropriate for senior seminars and courses that require a high degree of disciplinary sophistication or a high degree of specificity in content. It assumes considerable prerequisite knowledge and experience. None of these courses are comparable to community college courses. Students receiving graduate credit for these courses generally are required to complete additional course work compared to students receiving baccalaureate credit.

500-599: Advanced senior or graduate. These courses reflect advanced study, which is appropriate for both seniors and graduate students. Students receiving graduate credit for these courses generally are required to complete additional course work compared to students receiving baccalaureate credit. These courses can include post-baccalaureate courses, such as those in credential programs, which are not permitted to be included in course work for graduate degrees.

600-699: Graduate only. Graduate courses are open to post-baccalaureate students only, except undergraduates with permission from the Dean of the Graduate School . They require an identification and investigation of a theory or principle; application of theory to new ideas, problems, and materials; extensive use of bibliographic and other resource materials; or competence in the scholarly presentation of independent study research.

800-899: These courses focus on issues and challenges encountered in professional service and aim to meet the needs of individuals seeking vocational improvement and career advancement. They are designed to meet objectives not served by established graduate and undergraduate courses. Credit for these courses does not apply to degrees and credentials. However, in exceptional cases and with the approval of the appropriate department chair and the dean of your school, they may be applied toward degree and credential programs for which such courses are deemed acceptable. Determination of the acceptability of these courses for degree and credential credit will depend primarily upon course content and approach. If you are considering using these courses for credential or degree purposes, consult with the appropriate department before registering.

900-999: Extension workshops offered for professional development or personal enrichment that do not provide academic credit and do not appear on a transcript.

Tax Deductions for Educational Expenses
Treasury regulations may permit an income tax deduction for educational expenses; e.g., registration fees and costs of travel, meals, and lodging. Consult with your local tax advisor or Internal Revenue Service office for more information

Chico State Connection - The Portal
We recommend that all students enrolling in Special Session courses establish a portal account. The Chico State Connection (CSC) portal provides access to many important student services, including: library resources, grades, unofficial transcripts, and course materials. In addition, students enrolled in courses using Vista will access materials and technical support through the portal.

To establish your portal account, you will need your nine-digit ID number and your date of birth.

To create your portal account, visit: http://portal.csuchico.edu/cp/home/loginf. If you have difficulty creating your portal account or accessing your WebCT/Vista online course, contact technical support at 800-780-4837.

Course Resources and Vista Courses
Many courses require the use of Vista. From the Chico State Connection home page, click on the “My Course Resources” tab. Select the appropriate course from those listed. You'll also be able to access online resources, technical support, and any supplemental materials for the course. Links to the library can also be found on the Chico State home page.