1. On our secure web site. Use the registration links listed with eligible classes.
2. By phone (619) 594-5152
3. By mail (see inside back cover of our catalog or see information below)
4. In person: SDSU Gateway Center Building, Hardy Avenue entrance.
5. At first class meeting (if the class is not full)

SDSU Gateway Center Building, Hardy Avenue entrance.
5250 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182
Phone: (619) 594-5152
Cashier's: (619) 594-2606
Fax: (619) 594-0147 (Do not fax any confidential or credit card information.)
After Hours Drop Box: Gateway Center, Hardy Avenue entrance.
24 hr. recorded information: (619) 594-4123

Easy, secure registration is available via the Internet: www.NeverStopLearning.net (online registration is not available for Open University.)

CES has the right to cancel a program that does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement. Information detailed on this web site is subject to change.

Registration Office:
8 am-6 pm, Monday-Thursday
8 am-5 pm, Friday
8 am-10 am, Saturday walk in registration on the first day of Extended Studies classes.

Cashier's Office:
9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday

Payment receipts, SDSU parking permits, and student IDs are only available from the cashier.

After Hours Drop Box:
Gateway Center, Hardy Avenue entrance.

The Registration and Cashier's offices will be closed: May 24-26 and July 4.

All courses are located in the SDSU Extended Studies/Gateway Centers, corner of Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue unless otherwise specified. Specific room numbers are posted on the class days at building entrances.

Though no formal admission procedures are required for most individual courses, students seeking to complete degree or certificate programs must meet admission requirements specific to their desired degree or certificate program.

You may register for College of Extended Studies courses in person, via the Internet, by mail, and by telephone. Registrations which cannot be processed due to: full classes, missing signatures or information, illegible registration forms, or payment discrepancies will be returned to you with a letter of explanation. You will not be registered in any classes until you re-submit your registration form. A $20 late fee and/or deadline penalties will apply if you do not meet registration deadlines.

Full fee payment or credit card information must accompany the registration form. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Make checks payable to SDSU. Debit/ATM cards are accepted for credit and noncredit courses.

These payments must be made in person. The networks accepted under this payment type are Explore, Interlink, and Maestro. Please check your debit/ATM card or call your bank if there are questions about the use of your card on these networks. Cash is not accepted after 5 pm or on Saturdays. Any prerequisite listed in the course description must be completed prior to the beginning of the course. Advance registration is strongly recommended because it will assure you a place in class and is required for some classes.

Applicants are required to show their Social Security Number in designated places on applications pursuant to the authority contained in Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41201.

The Social Security Number is used as a means of identifying records pertaining to the student as well as identifying the student for purposes of financial aid eligibility and disbursement, and the repayment of financial aid and other debts payable to the University. It is also necessary in order to receive Lifetime Learning or Hope Scholarship tax credit.

Payments made to SDSU Foundation do not qualify for Lifetime Learning or Hope Scholarship tax credit. For more information go to http://www.studentaid.org/taxbenefitspsintro.html

San Diego State University uses a student identification number called SDSU Red ID as your primary source of identification for all transactions at SDSU. Financial, regulatory, and reporting transactions will still use Social Security Numbers and you must provide your Social Security Number on your registration if you wish to receive documentation from SDSU for tax credit purposes. However, your primary source of identification is now your SDSU Red ID.

For more information on Red ID, go to https://sunspot.sdsu.edu/alt_kiosk_info.htm.

To look up your Red ID, go to http://www.sdsu.edu/redid.

To generate your Red ID, go to www.NeverStopLearning.net and register online.

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas and is never permitted within 25 feet of classroom buildings.

All Extended Studies students taking credit courses who need to access SDSU online services (transcripts, library, blackboard, etc.) should create an SDSU web portal account by going to www.sdsu.edu/e-services.

In-person registrations are processed immediately and students walk away with a class confirmation and payment receipt. We will provide forms for those registering in person. Registrations turned in to the drop box during non-registration hours will be accepted and processed as mail.

You may register with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express at our SECURE web site: www.NeverStopLearning.net. Courses where payments are made to the SDSU Foundation do not accept American Express or Discover Card. Check with the Extended Studies registration office for questions about whether American Express or Discover Card can be accepted. All fees, dates, and other registration policies apply to online registrations. You may not drop or withdraw from a course online (see normal procedures).

Online registrations are processed as mail and you will receive a confirmation and receipt in the mail. If you have not received confirmation by the first day of class, attend class and then confirm your registration with Extended Studies. Failure to receive a receipt is not a valid reason to not attend class. Some classes fill quickly, so early registration is advised.

To register by mail, complete the registration form in the catalog, or download a registration form. Make your check payable to SDSU or complete the credit card section including expiration date. Mail to: College of Extended Studies Registration, 5250 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1919.

For noncredit classes, you will receive a confirmation and receipt by mail and for credit classes you will receive a receipt of payment. If you have not received confirmation by the first day of class, attend class and then confirm your registration with Extended Studies. Failure to receive a receipt is not a valid reason to not attend class. We are not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected mail.

Register by Mail
Download a Registration Form

(You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this form.)

Register by phone with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express, (619) 594-5152. *Courses where payments are made to the SDSU Foundation do not accept American Express or Discover Card. Contact the Extended Studies registration office for questions about whether American Express or Discover Card can be accepted. You will receive a confirmation and payment receipt by mail.

If you have not received confirmation by the first day of class, attend class and then confirm your registration with Extended Studies. Failure to receive a receipt is not a valid reason to not attend class. We are not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected mail.

Credit Courses: You may register through the first day of class without a late fee. A late fee of $20 will be charged for credit courses if registration is made after the first class. Registration after the second class meeting is by petition only for serious and compelling reasons, unless specified otherwise.

Noncredit Courses: You may register through the first day of class, unless specified otherwise.

Open University Courses: See Open University Registration Deadlines

Online Courses: See specific course information for deadlines.

You have the right:

1. to inspect and review your records;
2. to request inaccurate or misleading information be amended,
3. to restrict disclosures of information about you (except as provided by law),
4. to file a complaint if we violate your rights, and
5. to obtain a copy of our Student Records Policy.

(See "Privacy Rights of Students in Education Records" in the SDSU catalog for further information.)

All programs offered by the College of Extended Studies are required to be financially self-supporting. Fees for noncredit Extension classes and seminars vary with the course offering. Some classes, credit and noncredit, may carry additional costs for field trips, materials, etc.

Fees appear with each course description and are the same for California residents and nonresidents. If paid by check or charge, registration will not be considered complete until payment has been honored by your bank.

A $55 charge will be made for payment returned for any cause ($35 dishonored payment charge; $20 late fee). Registrations which have been declined are subject to all late fees and signature requirements and will not be accepted after the registration deadlines. Fees are subject to change without notice by the Trustees of the California State University.

Extension
There is no limit to the number of Extension courses you may take. However, the maximum Extension credit which applies toward SDSU bachelor's degree requirements is 24 units. Consult your advisor about the applicability of a specific course. Extension course credit is transferable. Each course is approved by an academic department. Extension course work is the same as transfer credit and therefore is included in the overall grade point average, not in the student's SDSU scholastic average. If transferring credits to another school, that school will determine if credits apply. Courses numbered X-397 and X-997 are professional development units offered to meet specific academic needs and are not acceptable toward any undergraduate or graduate degree. All records of Extension credit are kept by the SDSU Office of the Registrar.

Certificates
There is no limit to the number of Certificate courses you may take. However, courses numbered X-01 through X-79 are professional development units offered to meet specific academic needs. Courses X-01 through X-49 are designated as lower division and X-50 through X-79 are designated as upper division. It is the prerogative of the academic department/college to determine if X-01 through X-79 level courses are applicable to a major, a minor, or toward specified electives.

These courses are not acceptable toward advanced degree programs. All records of Certificate credit are kept by the SDSU Office of the Registrar.

Special Sessions
There is no limit to the number of Special Session courses you may take. Students will receive resident credit and may apply these units toward SDSU bachelor degree requirements. Consult your advisor about the applicability of a specific course. Special Session grades are included in the student's SDSU scholastic average. All records of Special Session credit are kept by the SDSU Office of the Registrar.

Noncredit
Noncredit courses receive no academic credit and are used for personal enrichment only. We cannot confirm completion of noncredit courses.

If you plan to ask your instructor for verification of participation, you must attend all sessions and complete all assignments.

Continuing Education Units
The College of Extended Studies awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to persons enrolled in, and completing certain noncredit programs. One continuing education unit is defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the educational accomplishments of an individual who has completed a noncredit educational program. This record can be used to give employers and professional associations and societies a uniform measure of short-term educational programs completed by an individual. CEUs are not academic units and cannot be applied to degree work at institutions of higher education.

Open University Course Credit
Open University course credit is nonmatriculated resident credit. Students who have not been admitted to the University will still receive resident credit. Twenty-four units of Open University Credit may be applied toward an SDSU undergraduate degree. For graduate students, not more than nine units of coursework taken in Open University prior to admission to an advanced degree or advanced certificate are acceptable on a program of study. Grades earned through Open University become part of the student's SDSU scholastic average.

Auditors must pay the same fee as those taking the course for credit but will not be required to take examinations and will not receive a final grade. You may change from credit to audit, or letter grade to CR/NC, only during the first half of a credit Extension course.

To change status, complete an audit card at the College of Extended Studies. Classes offered Credit/No Credit only may not be taken for a letter grade. For Open University grade change deadlines see Open University Registration Information.

Only a limited number of Extension credits may be applied toward a teaching credential. If you need assistance in your choice of courses, contact the College of Education. While most Extension courses are acceptable toward teachers' salary advancement requirements, teachers should contact their district office regarding the applicability of specific courses.

Courses numbered TE X-397 or ED X997 are not acceptable for degree or credential pattern requirements but may be used as in-service credits only.

You may withdraw from a course by completing an official transaction form at the College of Extended Studies. Non-attendance or notifying the instructor does not constitute officially dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who stop attending credit courses without officially dropping will receive a grade of WU or No Credit in the class. Refunds are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the course is officially dropped within stated guidelines in the refund schedule. Students can expect to receive refunds approximately four weeks from the date the request is received. Refunds may be applied against other amounts due the University.

Refund Schedule
a. Withdrawal in person or postmarked at least one working day before the first day of class - total fee minus $5 if class fee is less than $50 or $17 if class fee is $50 or more. (All credit course refunds are subject to a $17 administrative charge plus ASB/student fees will be deducted after the first class session.)

b. Refund requests on or after the first day of class must be made in writing. Unless otherwise stated, in courses of five or more meetings, 65% of the fee will be refunded until 25% of the course time has elapsed, after which time there is no refund. For courses of four or less class meetings, no refund. Online course meetings are equal to one week of class time. Withdrawal or refund made after the last day of class will be by petition only for serious and compelling reasons.

c. The following Professional Development/Certificate program online courses have a special refund policy: Casino Gaming Online, Personal Fitness Trainer, Construction Online, and Health Care Online. Prior to receiving a password and logging into your online course, total fee minus $5 if class fee is less than $50 or $17 if class fee is $50 or more. All credit course refunds are subject to a $17 administrative charge plus ASB/student fees. Once a student has been issued a password by the online provider, and logged into the course, refunds will not be issued.

d. Professional Development Online (PDOL) refund policy: refunds will not be issued after a course has started. If a course has not started, refunds will be issued up to three months after the enrollment date (no refunds after the three month period), minus a $17 administrative fee.

e. Refund on the trip portion of travel study courses will be determined by the director of travel study. Refunds for credit portion are as listed above.

f. Decision on withdrawals and refunds will be based on the date when written withdrawal notice is received by the College of Extended Studies. Drops done by mail are effective as of the postmark date.

Open University Courses
See Open University Registration Information for refund information. Instructor's signature is required to drop or withdraw from courses at anytime.

Late Program Changes
Adds/drops/refunds requested after deadline dates may be done by petition only. Obtain a "Petition for Special Consideration" from the Extended Studies registration office. Petitions will only be considered for serious and compelling reasons beyond the student's control. Documentation is necessary for consideration.

Courses numbered 80-99 are non-baccalaureate level and are not acceptable for a bachelor's degree or general education requirement. Those numbered 100 through 299 are lower division (freshman and sophomore years); those numbered 300 through 499 are upper division (junior and senior years) and are intended for undergraduates. Those numbered 500 through 599 are upper division and also apply to advanced degrees when taken by students admitted to graduate standing. Those numbered 600 through 799 are strictly graduate courses; those numbered 800 through 899 are doctoral courses.

Course numbers at the 900 level are reserved for graduate courses in certain professional curricula as part of advanced certificate, credential, and licensure programs and are specifically intended for students admitted to the University with post-baccalaureate classified standing. Courses numbered at the 900 level are not applicable to other graduate programs.

Courses numbered X-01 through X-79, X-397, and X-997 are professional development units offered only through Extension to meet specific academic needs of community groups. Courses X-01 through X-49 are designated as lower division and X-50 through X-79 and X-397 are designated as upper division. It is the prerogative of the academic department/college to determine if X-01 through X-79 level courses are applicable to a major, a minor, or toward specified electives. The X-01 through X-79 level courses are offered in conjunction with certificate programs only. Courses at the X-01 through X-79 level are not acceptable on advanced degree programs. Courses offered as X-397 and X-997 are not acceptable toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Extended Studies students who eventually plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at SDSU should consult the sponsoring academic department to ascertain the applicability of X-01 through X-79 level courses offered in any certificate program toward their proposed course of study.

All transcripts come from the SDSU Office of the Registrar. To get an official transcript, submit a written request to the University Cashier's Office or the Extended Studies Cashier's Office. You will be required to pay $4 for the first copy, $2 for the second through ninth copies, and $1 for each additional copy.

If you have taken Extension courses, indicate this on your request. Unofficial transcripts are also available free on the web at www.sdsu.edu/e-services/. Course records for noncredit courses are available from the appropriate Extended Studies Department.

Students wishing to check books out from the SDSU library must have a current ID card. To get a student ID card with photo, pay $5 to the Extended Studies Cashier after registering and present your receipt at the Photo ID office in the Aztec Card office located on the lower level of Aztec Center.

Extended Studies ID cards are valid only for the duration of the class taken.

If your check or charge is returned by the bank for any reason, the cashier's office will send a letter requesting payment for the amount of the original dishonored item plus a $35 dishonored payment charge. A $20 late fee will also be charged if applicable. The student has five days to pay the amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order to the cashier's office. Nonpayment of fees may result in cancellation of your registration and/or withholding of further services until all financial liabilities have been met.

The state has the authority to withhold amounts owed to the University from any future state tax refund to which you may be entitled.

Students who have had checks returned may also be prohibited from writing checks in the future. If you have previously had a dishonored check, no personal checks, even from another person, are acceptable on your behalf.

Parking permits are required 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Parking Structure II on Hardy Ave. Parking for College of Extended Studies students is restricted to levels 1-6.

If you are attending a course sponsored by the College of Extended Studies (not Open University) you will receive your parking permit in the mail, as part of your class confirmation, or at your first class meeting.

Noncredit Courses: Your registration confirmation serves as your parking permit. Place this confirmation on your dashboard. Permits are also available on the first day of class from the registration office.

Credit Courses: Parking permits for Structure II will be included with your receipt. Permits are also available on the first day of class from the registration office.

Open University: Open University students must purchase an SDSU parking permit from the Cashier's Office for use in all SDSU student lots.

SDSU student decals are not valid in Parking Structure II.

Parking permits are required for the use of student and faculty/staff spaces, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No parking is permitted at any time in the following areas: Special Permit areas, handicapped zones, service areas, any area marked or painted red, any area not clearly designated as a parking space, or any area posted with a sign or designation restricting or defining specific use. Due to construction, availability of lots may vary. Parking information and visitor permits are available through the Public Safety Department or Dispatcher in the Student Services Building, (619) 594-1991.

>> See Summer 2008 Parking Fees

Week-long or semester permits (decals) may be purchased in person at the main University cashier or in person (and by mail) at the College of Extended Studies cashier. A limited number of motorcycle permits are available. Permits are $90 for Session T1 and $66 for Session S1 and S2. Proper/legal parking is the responsibility of the individual. The purchase of a permit does not guarantee a space, and lack of parking/transportation is not justification for refund. Problems should be referred to the Public Safety Department at (619) 594-1991. Escorts are available from dusk to dawn to and from campus, vehicles, or residence halls by calling (619) 594-6659. Certain restrictions may apply. For emergencies, dial 911.

For the SDSU parking fee refund schedule, see the SDSU catalog. Your parking permit or a receipt indicating that the permit was removed from the vehicle by a University Police Officer/Community Service Officer (Information Booth, Chemical Sciences Laboratory Building) must be turned in to the University Cashier's Office at the time you file your refund application.

Refund applications are available at the University Cashier's Office. The amount of refund is rounded down to the nearest dollar. No refund is made for amounts of less than $5. Refunds may be applied against other amounts due the University.

CES students are encouraged to check with various banks, credit unions, and lending institutions - many of which now offer private alternative loan programs for continuing education. If you are an SDSU matriculated student you may also wish to check with the SDSU financial aid office at (619) 594-6323. For additional information, please contact CES Registration at (619) 594-5152.

Regardless of citizenship, all nonmatriculated international students (nonresidents) from non-English speaking countries registering for College of Extended Studies programs, must present a score of 550 or higher (using the paper version) or 213 or higher (using the computer version) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Within the College of Extended Studies, I-20 forms may only be issued to eligible students enrolled in the American Language Institute (ALI).

San Diego State University maintains and promotes a policy of nondiscrimination and nonharassment on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and national origin.

Our Affirmative Action Program is a University position affecting every level of activity. The policy stands as a statement of this University's moral commitment to the right of all persons to equal opportunity in a nondiscriminating, harassment-free atmosphere, and emphasizes respect for diversity.

The Extended Studies/Gateway Center buildings are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Any student requiring accommodation for a disability, please contact SDSU's Disabled Student Services at (619) 594-6473 and specify that you are an Extended Studies student.

The California State University and Colleges does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the regulations adopted thereunder.

More specifically, The California State University and Colleges does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. SDSU's Disabled Student Services has been designated to coordinate the efforts with SDSU to comply with the ACT and its implementing regulations. Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to Kathy Simon at SDSU, Disabled Student Services Office, San Diego, CA 92182, (619) 594-6473.

The College of Extended Studies manages the following Foundation programs: Professional Development, American Language Institute, and the annual Writers' Conference.