Open Enrollment

All undergraduate courses offered in Ventura are available to the general public on a space available basis through Open Enrollment. This program is ideal for those who want to study in a university setting for personal or professional development, and those who are considering returning to school. Class participation, assignments, grading options, and credit are the same as for UCSB students. Students who wish to pursue a degree should consult with an advisor prior to enrollment. More detailed information is available on the UCSB Extension Web page

Intersegmental Cross-Enrollment

Students from campuses of the University of California, the California State University and the California Community Colleges are permitted to enroll in a maximum of one course per academic term at a campus of either of the other systems on a space-available basis. The requirements for participation include: the student has completed at least one quarter at the home campus, has paid fees at the home campus and is enrolled in at least six units for the cross-enrollment term, has a grade-point average of at least 2.0 for work completed, is a California resident and has the appropriate academic preparation for the course. If you are interested in cross-enrollment at a California State University or California Community College campus you need to contact those institutions directly to start the process. There may be a $72 administrative fee charged at the cross-enrollment campus. Coursework completed through this plan will apply to your UCSB degree only if approved by the dean of your college. Approval is granted only in very limited circumstances. (Students from California State University or Community College campuses interested in cross-enrollment at UCSB should contact the Office of the Registrar at UCSB for more information.)