If you are a current CSULB student, register by logging into your MyCSULB Student Center account.

If you are NOT a current CSULB student, register for Winter Sessions through Open University by following the steps below. Be sure to browse the class schedule, complete the form, and reach out for instructor approval if required. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

1. Browse Courses: Visit the Winter 2025-26 class schedule and identify the classes you'd like to register for once Open University enrollment begins.
2. Submit the Winter Sessions Open U Registration Form.
3. If instructor approval is needed, find their contact info in the Campus Directory and email them to request approval prior to submitting your registration form.
• Please note: You do not need to have approval before submitting the form. Our team will reach out to you to request proof of instructor approval if it is required.

The fees for Winter Sessions 2026 are $351 per unit for undergraduate courses and $429 per unit for graduate courses.

All course fees are charged the same, regardless of whether the course is taken for credit or being audited. Winter Sessions is a self-supporting special session and receives no local or state funding.

CSULB Students
Although there is no federal financial aid specific to Winter Sessions, students are encouraged to budget their annual financial aid award to include Winter Sessions. You may also want to consider privately-funded education loans. Students may want to check with CSULB’s Financial Aid Office at 562-985-8403.

Non-CSULB Students
Federal financial aid is not available for non-CSULB students.

Once you have been enrolled in your course(s), your bill will post to your MyCSULB account within 24 hours. Payment is due within 24 hours of your fees being posted. Students can pay their fees via MyCSULB. New students will be sent instructions via email on how to access their MyCSULB account. 

Learn how to view and pay student fees with the guides provided by Student Financial Services.

Paying via MyCSULB (Online)

• Credit Card
  • Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
  • Processed through TRANSACT SmartPay
  • 2.65% service fee applies to all credit card payments
• Electronic Check (e-Check)
  • You will need your bank routing and account number
  • There is no service fee to pay by e-check
    

Paying by Check or Money Order (In Person)

• Location: Cashiers Office, Brotman Hall Room 148
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  

Accepted forms of payment:

• Personal checks
• Cashier’s checks
• Money orders
  

Make checks payable to:

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Checks must be written in black or blue ink and payable in U.S. dollars (USD).

Returned Check Policy

• A $20 fee will be charged for any returned (dishonored) check
• Personal checks will not be accepted to repay dishonored checks
• If your registration payment is returned, your enrollment may be canceled
  

Contact

For questions, email the Cashiers Office at cashiers@csulb.edu.

The final day to register and pay for classes without a late fee is December 18, 2025.

A $25 late fee starts for Session 1 on December 19, 2025.

A $25 late fee starts for Session 2 on January 2, 2026.

If you register using self-service, or if you registered through a CPaCE Student Services representative, fees are due no later than 24 hours after you register.

You have two options:

Option 1. Go to the Student Center area of MyCSULB. This will automatically generate the fees for the course. You will be expected to pay in full immediately.

Option 2. Register, wait for the tuition calculation process to run overnight, and then pay the next day, but no later than 24 hours after registering. If you do not pay by this due date, your registration may be cancelled for non-payment. Payment plans are also available. Please see section on payment plans below for details.

CSULB Students Only

Your fees are due 30 days from the date you register or by December 3, 2025, whichever comes first. If you do not pay by your due date, you risk being dropped from the class for non-payment. If you register after your due date, your fees are due within 24 hours. It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop their class(es).

You may make a payment before registering (i.e., a deposit) if you choose. You are encouraged to make a payment immediately to avoid potentially being dropped.

If a company or organization wishes to pay your Winter Sessions fees, a sponsorship agreement and authorization of services must be received via email prior to registration.  Email CPaCE Student Services Center at cpace-info@csulb.edu. If your sponsor does not pay some or all of your fees, it is your responsibility to pay or your registration may be canceled, a financial hold placed on your record, and services withheld until fees are paid.

If you are a veteran or dependent of a veteran, you may be eligible for financial assistance for your higher education. For more information, go to Veterans' Affairs Services or the Veterans Affairs Office (Academic Services Building, room 116), call 562-985-5115, or email veterans@csulb.edu. 

Regardless of how your education is funded, you are personally responsible for making sure that your tuition and mandatory fees (and any other fees or charges) are paid on time.

Payment plan contracts are offered to assist students with paying their course fees by dividing fees into equal payments. Payment plans are set up at the time of registration. If you register through a CPaCE Student Services representative, the payment plan will be set up for you. If you register using Self-Service, you will set up your payment plan online through MyCSULB. A non-refundable $33.00 administrative fee is charged for participation in a payment plan.

Click here for the Winter Sessions Payment Plan Contract.

The last day to sign up for the Winter payment plan is November 13, 2025. If you sign up on this date, the first payment will be due at the time of registration.

If you do not make a payment by your first due date, you may be dropped from your class or classes due to non-payment of fees.

Payment Deadlines:

• First Payment: November 14
• Second Payment: December 15

Once you enroll in a payment plan, changes to your academic load, subsequent fee increases, or new charges may affect the amount of your payments, which are not necessarily distributed evenly. It is your responsibility to check your account for any such changes.

The payment plan does not cover some fees, such as library fines or course fees from a previous term. These fees will need to be paid prior to enrollment in a payment plan. If the student is not eligible, a student's account will not allow them to enroll.

It is the student's responsibility to check their MyCSULB account to ensure the payment plan is successfully enrolled, and to verify due dates.

If your balance becomes delinquent, you may be placed with an outside collection agency. You will be responsible for any additional fees. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if you fail to resolve this matter immediately. In addition to canceling your registration requests, the university can authorize the California Franchise Tax Board to deduct your debt from any future state income tax refunds.

If you have additional questions, please contact the CPaCE Student Services via email at cpace-paymentplans@csulb.edu.

• Prior to the start of the session through December 18, 2025: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee
• Starting December 19, 2025: 65% of course fees will be refunded
• Starting December 26, 2025: No refund

Note: Refunds are based upon the date the refund application is received by CPaCE Student Services Center.

Drops that are requested between December 25 and January 1 will be processed when the campus reopens after the holiday break.

• Prior to the start of the session through January 1, 2026: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee
• Starting January 2, 2026: 65% of course fees will be refunded
• Starting January 5, 2026: No refund

Note: Refunds are based upon the date the refund request is received by CPaCE Student Services Center.

To drop a class before the session begins, you can use MyCSULB. 

1. Log into self-service registration on MyCSULB Student Center.
2. In the “Academics” section, select Enroll.
3. Select from the tabs (My Class Schedule, Add, Drop, Swap, Edit) as needed to make changes to your schedule. 

Once the session begins, you will need to follow the instructions below to drop or withdraw from a class.

If you want to drop a course after the session begins, you must do so using MyCSULB. See the instructions and dates below.

1. Log into self-service registration on MyCSULB Student Center.
2. Follow the instructions listed on Enrollment Services' Using Academics page, under “Enrollment Adjustments – Request to Withdraw”.
3. Submit your drop request before December 22 for Session 1 and before January 3 for Session 2. If you drop by these dates, a W (Withdrawal) will not appear on your transcript.
4. Any requests submitted after these dates will result in a W (Withdrawal) on your transcript.

Note: If you wish to drop a class before the start of the session, instructor permission is not required. Once the session starts, instructor approval is required if you wish to drop a class. When you submit your request in MyCSULB, a notification will be sent to your instructor if their permission is required.

Please be sure to check the refund policy when requesting a drop or withdrawal.

If you wish to withdraw from a class after the drop date*, you must submit a Request to Withdraw in your MyCSULB account. See the instructions below:

1. Log into self-service registration on MyCSULB Student Center.
2. Follow the instructions listed under “Enrollment Adjustments – Request to Withdraw” on Enrollment Services' Using Academics page.
3. Submit your withdrawal request, which will be sent to the instructor and department chair electronically for their review. 

*The last day to drop a course is December 22, 2025 for Session 1 and January 3, 2026 for Session 2. Any requests submitted after these dates will be considered a withdrawal and will result in a W (Withdrawal) on your transcript.

Please be sure to check the refund policy when requesting a drop or withdrawal.

If the course has prerequisites, you will need to contact the instructor for permission. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request. You may need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

Once you have written permission from the instructor, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email from the instructor to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

Instructor permission and department approval are required for all enrollment requests for the College of Business. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request to enroll. Please be sure to provide the course name, number, and section in which you hope to enroll. If the course has prerequisites, you need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

Once the instructor has reviewed your request, they will pass it along to the College of Business for department approval. If permission is granted, you will receive a confirmation email.

Once you have written approval, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but these requests will not be reviewed until after the first day of classes. Note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

• Degree-seeking students who are enrolled at other four-year institutions are eligible for registration, as long as they have met course prerequisites and there is space in the class.
• Students who are pursuing graduate work and need to register in 300 or 400 level courses may also take COB courses as non-matriculated students, as long as they have met course prerequisites and there is space in the class.
• Students who have been academically disqualified or denied admission from CSULB must meet with an advisor before registering. Please contact COB-CSS@csulb.edu to meet with an advisor.

If the course has prerequisites, you will need to contact the instructor for permission. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request. You may need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

Once you have written permission from the instructor, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email from the instructor to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

Department permission is required for enrollment in all College of Engineering courses. To request permission, submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and upload your transcript(s). We will accept unofficial transcripts. 

Your request will be forwarded to the department for review and, if permission is granted, you will be enrolled in the course.

If the course is full, you must reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but these requests will not be reviewed until after the first day of classes. Note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

If the course has prerequisites, you will need to contact the instructor for permission. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request. You may need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

Once you have written permission from the instructor, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email from the instructor to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

If the course has prerequisites, you will need to contact the instructor for permission. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request. You may need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

Once you have written permission from the instructor, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email from the instructor to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

If the course has prerequisites, you will need to contact the instructor for permission. Find contact information for the instructor in the Campus Directory and email them with your request. You may need to provide a transcript or other documentation as proof that you meet the prerequisite requirements.

If the course is full, you may reach out to the instructor for permission to enroll, but note that it is only on rare occasions that permission to enroll will be granted for full courses.

Once you have written permission from the instructor, you can submit the Open U Enrollment Request form and attach the email with your submission. If you have already submitted your enrollment request form, you can forward the email from the instructor to CPaCE-info@csulb.edu. Please include your name and CSULB ID number in the email.

Winter Sessions includes two sessions: an extended, fully online 4-week session mid-December through mid-January, and a 2-week session in January that is in-person, online, or hybrid.

Formal admission to the university is not required.  Registration during Winter Sessions does not constitute admittance to the university. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students can take Winter Sessions courses. Prerequisites and required approvals for courses as designated by the course curriculum apply during Winter Sessions.

Yes. For current CSULB students, self-service registration begins October 6, 2025.

Non-CSULB students who enrolled in Fall 2025 through CPaCE’s Open University program can also use self-service registration beginning October 17, 2025. Please visit Self-Service Registration for step-by-step instructions.

Students may enroll in a maximum of 4 units during Winter Sessions. Current CSULB students wishing to enroll in more than 4 units must submit the Extra Unit Petition Form to Enrollment Services. Non-CSULB students wishing to enroll in more than 4 units must use the CPaCE Maximum Unit Load Petition Form. The form must be submitted to CPaCE for approval by the Associate Dean.

The fees for Winter Sessions courses are $351 per unit for undergraduate courses and $429 per unit for graduate courses. So the cost of a course would be the number of units multiplied by the per-unit fee.

CSULB Students

Although there is no federal financial aid specific to Winter Sessions, students are encouraged to budget their annual financial aid award to include Winter Sessions. You may also want to consider privately-funded education loans. Students may want to check with CSULB’s Financial Aid Office at 562-985-8403.

Non-CSULB Students

Federal financial aid is not available for non-CSULB students.

Prior to the first day of the session, students may drop a course for a full refund minus $10. Please refer to the Refund page for more information regarding refunds for drop/withdrawal activity on and after the first day of the session. 

If you don’t have a Campus ID number, you can leave that section on the registration form blank. We will create an ID number for you upon registration. This ID number will be yours for any subsequent business with the university and will be used as your login for MyCSULB and Canvas.

CPaCE accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, checks and money orders. Cash is not accepted at CPaCE.

Contact the CPaCE Student Services Center via email at cpace-info@csulb.edu

Our regular business hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Units earned in Winter Sessions appear on CSULB transcripts and may be transferable to other accredited institutions. The decision to accept transfer credits rests with a student’s home institution and students are responsible for verifying transferability before registering for courses at CSULB.

Students may enroll in a maximum of four (4) units during Winter Session. Students wishing to enroll in more than four units must submit a Maximum Unit Exception through MYCSULB Student Center. Click here for more information on Student Unit Load.

• The size of the waitlist is based on size of the class.
• You must meet any requisites for the class before you can be placed on the waitlist, e.g., course pre-requisites, section co-requisites, major and class level restrictions (see the catalog course description).
• You may register or waitlist for classes up to your enrollment unit limit, with a maximum of 4 units of waitlisted classes.

• Students will be moved from the waitlist into the class as space becomes available, and in the order placed, unless either of the following restrictions apply:
• There is a time conflict with another registered class. Since potential time conflicts are not checked when you place yourself on a waitlist, you should ensure that waitlisted classes do not conflict with your enrolled schedule. Time conflicts are not allowed.
• You are already enrolled in another section of the same course. Do not use waitlisting to try to get into another section of a course in which you are already enrolled, as you will not be moved from the waitlist even if space becomes available. You will need to choose whether to take a chance and place yourself on the waitlist of the full section in the hope space becomes available or remain enrolled in the section you have already scheduled.
• If you cannot be moved from the waitlist for either of the reasons given above, you will be skipped and the next student considered. You will not be reconsidered until the next time space becomes available in the class.
• Students will be moved from waitlists into the classes weekly as other students drop or have their registration requests cancelled due to non-payment of fees.

• You will receive an email notification at your preferred email address if you are successfully moved from the waitlist into the class.
• You will not be billed for waitlisted classes but will be billed if moved from a waitlist into a class and the additional units result in higher registration fees. Failure to pay any additional fees within 30 days of the change in your schedule, or by December 5, 2025, whichever comes first, may result in cancellation of the newly added class(es).

• Once moved from the waitlist into a class, it is your responsibility to drop the class if you decide not to attend. 
• Check your schedule regularly at MyCSULB to monitor your position on a waitlist. If you decide you no longer wish to wait for space to become available, you may drop yourself from a waitlist and add another class.

Parking permits are required for all campus parking lots. Students can purchase daily, monthly, or semester-long permits. Learn more about Permit Information & Regulations and see the campus maps for parking lot locations.

Short-Term parking may also be purchased via the Parkmobile app, a convenient service that provides reminders and the ability to extend your purchase.

For more information regarding University Parking Policies and Procedures, please visit the Parking and Transportation Services website.

MyCSULB Student Center serves as a "home base" for your enrollment and student information. In your CSULB Single Sign-On Portal, find the yellow MyCSULB Student Center tile to get started, or visit my.csulb.edu.

MyCSULB Student Center is organized into four main panels – Academics, Finances, Personal Information, and Admissions. Each section contains resources related to your class schedule, academic requirements, tuition/fee payments, financial aid awards, contact details, and more.

Learn more about the MyCSULB Student Center.

Students who need assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or benefit from university programs, services, and/or activities should inform the person/department responsible for these programs, services, or activities, and then contact the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC).

Students needing support services or accommodations for course work should contact the instructor of the course within the first week of class. In addition, students should establish their eligibility for assistance by contacting the BMAC at bmac@csulb.edu. They will be required to provide verification of their disability from a medical professional, along with a description of the student’s functional limitations. The BMAC will evaluate their requests. Typical accommodations available are extended time for tests, test proctoring, private test rooms, note-taking, Braille transcription, and referral for tutoring.

If the service offered is insufficient or inadequate, the student should confer with the Director of the BMAC. If these efforts are not successful, concerns may be directed to the Office of Equity and Compliance at (562) 985-8256 or OEC@csulb.edu. Responsibility for oversight and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act have been delegated to the campus director for disability support and accommodation.