FAQs

How do I contact Extended University's office?

CSU Channel Islands Camarillo Campus
2109 Sage Hall
Hours: M-F, 8-5pm
Phone: 1-805-437-2748
ext@csuci.edu

How much does Open University cost?

Do I need to pay campus based or other (non-lab) student fees?

there are no campus fees applicable for enrollment through Open University

After I complete the Intent to Enroll in Open U form, how quickly can I enroll in my class(es)?

It will take three to five business days for your Intent to Enroll to be processed and for us to create your student record. New students will receive a new user email two business days after their new student record is created. Former CI students may log into myCI and register using their existing Dolphin name and password as soon as the record is updated. You will receive an email which contains more information concerning myCI account activation and other student electronic services.

  • Fall and Spring: You may add classes in CI Records without permission during the first week of the term, provided you have met all course prerequisites.  Waitlists will continue to run during this time. Instructor consent is required to enroll during the second and third weeks of the semester. You will use an instructor issued permission number to enroll in CI Records.  Distribution of permission numbers is at the discretion of each instructor.
  • Summer 2025: Registration opens March 25, 2025

How do I enroll in classes?

What is the deadline for enrolling in classes?

  • Fall and Spring: students have until Friday of the third week of the term to use their permission number (after week 1) and enroll. Please see the Registration Calendar and Open U Deadlines section for the most current information on deadlines, adds, drops, payments and refunds.
  • Summer: to view registration dates for summer session, please view the summer registration calendar

When do I pay?

  • Fall/Spring: Fees post to your account overnight and all payments must be made within 48 hours of enrollment or students risk being dropped for non-payment. Monthly Payment Plans available during spring and fall term (NOT available to International Students participating in Semester@CI) - Payment Plan sign-up.
  • Summer: to view payment deadlines for summer please view the Tuition Fees and Refunds page
    • Please note: Fees will not appear on your account until May 1st. Log in to your myCI portal and pay your fees based on deadlines.

How do I pay?

Students may pay online via pay by bank account or credit card using CashNet in your myCI portal.
Helpful tutorials for making payments to your student account.

How can I get an ID card?

Please visit Student Business Services in Sage Hall to obtain a student ID card. Cards cost $15. Visit Student Business Services to view office hours and location.

What is “CI Learn” and how do I access it?

CI Learn is the online classroom environment for courses and where instructors post documents and grades. Within 24 hours after enrolling in a course, students will have access to CI Learn. Students who are dropped from a course for non-payment will lose access to CI Learn until they re-enroll and pay their fees in full.

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