UC Davis Open Campus Basics
During Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters most UC Davis courses are available through the Open Campus (Concurrent) program on a space-available basis. Certain limitations may apply. Enrollment is complete when the instructor-signed enrollment application with payment is received at the Open Campus office. During the summer UC Davis courses are available through UC Davis Summer Sessions,with separate enrollment processes, fees and deadlines. To obtain more information, please contact the UC Davis Summer Sessions office at (530) 757-3305 or http://summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu.
How to Receive University Credit
- Identify available class(es) using one of these resources: UC Davis academic departments, UC Davis General Catalog or UC Davis quarterly Class Schedule and Registration Guide (both on sale at the UC Davis Bookstore. See Open Campus Restrictions regarding unit and course limitations.
- Complete an Open Campus enrollment form for each class
- Obtain instructor's signature for each class, after quarter starts—the instructor may not sign immediately and may wait up to three weeks to confirm there is space available. Some classes require a second signature. See Course Limitations on the Open Campus Restrictions page.
- Enroll in class by bringing completed and signed enrollment form with payment of course fees to the UC Davis Extension Open Campus office (DO NOT MAIL OR FAX) by the Deadline to enroll (see Enrollment Schedule below). You will receive a printed or emailed confirmation of enrollment. The instructor is notified you are in the class at the time of your enrollment.
- Participate in class, including accessing course information online via MyUCDavis or SmartSite (requires UC Davis computing account; see Resources and Services page). The instructor is asked to submit your grade to Open Campus at the end of the quarter and grades are mailed to students.
Please review the Enrollment Schedule below to confirm key Open Campus dates. It is your responsibility to notify the Open Campus office immediately if you find that you cannot enroll by the Deadline to enroll. Withdraw by the appropriate deadline to recieve a refund. Failure to withdraw by the Final day to change enrollment (add or drop) may result in a failing grade.
A note on deadlines - notify the Open Campus office immediately if you find that you cannot enroll by the Deadline to enroll. Withdraw by the appropriate deadline to receive a refund. Failure to withdraw by the Final day to change enrollment (add or drop) may result in a failing grade.
Course Fees
Enrollment Fees
Enrollment fees are due at the time of enrollment. The fee for undergraduate courses (numbered 1 to 198) is $200 per academic unit. The fee for graduate and professional courses (numbered 200 and above) is $215 per academic unit. The per unit enrollment fee is subject to change without notice. Enrollment after the Deadline to enroll will result in a late enrollment fee.
| Number of Units | Undergraduate | Graduate/Professional |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $200 | $215 |
| 2 | $400 | $430 |
| 3 | $600 | $645 |
| 4 | $800 | $860 |
| 5 | $1,000 | $1,075 |
Late Enrollment Fee
A $50 late enrollment fee is required for processing enrollments after the Deadline to enroll (see Enrollment Schedule). All late enrollments after the Deadline to enroll must be submitted with a written request indicating the extenuating circumstances for the late enrollment. All late enrollment requests must be received by the Final day to change enrollment (add or drop) and are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Discounts
For students who belong to the UC Davis Alumni Association, a 10 percent discount is available for one class per quarter. Proof of current paid membership is required upon payment of fees and the discount cannot be applied retroactively.
UC Davis career and academic staff are eligible to receive 20 percent of all classes. Current eligibility will be confirmed at time of payment of fees and the discount cannot be applied retroactively.
Departmental Instructional Fees
In addition to Open Campus enrollment fees, certain departments may assess an instructional fee for course materials, field or laboratory activities, or other expenses, which is payable at the UC Davis Extension office. Open Campus students participating in Physical Education classes held at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) will need to purchase a pass for the quarter (contact the ARC at (530) 752-6071 to confirm fee amount).
Withdrawals
A request to withdraw from a course must be received in writing (by mail, fax, email or in person) at the Open Campus office by the Final day to change enrollment (add or drop) deadline noted in the Enrollment Schedule. Failure to complete the work in a class or file a withdrawal request by the deadline may result in a failing grade for the course as the grade is based on work submitted.
Refund Request
Refunds for course withdrawals will be granted, minus a $30 processing fee for each course, if the request to withdraw with a refund is received in writing (by mail, FAX, email or in person) by the Final day to change enrollment (add or drop) noted in the Enrollment Schedule.
| ACADEMIC QUARTER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
| Instruction and in-person registration begins | 9/25/08 | 1/05/09 | 3/30/09 |
| Deadline for petition to exceed unit maximum | 10/17/08 | 1/23/09 | 4/17/09 |
| Deadline to enroll* | 10/24/08 | 1/30/09 | 4/24/09 |
| Final day to file for P/NP or noncredit | 10/31/08 | 2/06/09 | 5/01/09 |
| Final day to change enrollment (add/drop) and request a refund | 10/31/08 | 2/06/09 | 5/01/09 |
| Instruction ends | 1205/08 | 3/16/09 | 6/04/09 |
| Quarter ends | 12/12/08 | 3/21/09 | 6/11/09 |
| †Open Campus deadlines are not the same as UC Davis deadlines. *Late enrollment fee of $50 per class required after this date. |
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