Orientation
All first-time freshmen are required to attend Freshman Orientation, while all transfer students are required to attend Transfer Orientation or complete the Online Transfer Overview. Orientation provides new students with an introduction to academic programs, student services and resources, as well as other aspects of university life. A strong emphasis is placed on general education and major advising, as well as course registration. Visit Titan Orientation Programs for more information.
Registration
Online Class Schedule
Students can search for classes through the Student Portal, where the schedule is published before each semester begins. For details on enrollment procedures, tuition and fee payments, refer to the online Registration Guide.
Students should take the time to review both the academic policies in the catalog and the online Registration Guide, which provides important information on enrollment steps, deadlines and requirements, helping students successfully register for their classes each semester.
Registration
Registering for classes at CSUF involves two steps: enrolling in classes, and paying tuition and fees. This can be done online through Student Homepage under Manage Classes. Students can register as soon as their assigned registration window opens and continue to do so before the semester starts. They can also add and drop classes during the first week of classes and up to the first 10 days of the semester (excluding weekends and holidays) through Titan Online.
For help with registration, call the Titan Helpline at 657-278-7601.
Important: Registration is not official until all tuition and fees are paid.
Computerized Student Records System
CSUF uses an online system to manage student records and the registration process. With such a large student population, computerization helps keep things organized and efficient. Because of the system, students need to use specific forms, codes and student campus ID (CWID) numbers to ensure their records are accurate. While the process may feel a bit impersonal, CSUF is committed to providing helpful, efficient and personalized service to all students. To help keep records accurate and error-free, students should be careful and precise when filling out forms.
Controlled Entry Classes
In general, all courses listed in the semester Class Schedule shall be available to all matriculated students except for appropriate academic restrictions as stated in the online schedule and the catalog. These restrictions may include prerequisites, special qualifications or department approval and will be clearly noted in the course details.
Late Registration
The last day to register for each semester will be announced in the online Registration Guide. Late registrants will find themselves hindered in arranging their programs and must pay a $25 late registration fee in addition to regular tuition and fees.
Changes in Program After Registration
Each student is responsible for the program of courses listed at registration. Changes may be made thereafter only by following procedures announced in the online Registration Guide and the online Class Schedule.
Students may drop classes and add classes to their programs of study during the first two weeks of instruction (the specific deadline is stated in the online Registration Guide each semester). After the second week of instruction, the university expects students to complete all courses in which they are enrolled. If students must withdraw after the deadline for dropping classes, they are subject to the withdrawal policy contained in the University Regulations section of this catalog. In all instances, dropped classes must be officially dropped by the student; students not attending class are not dropped automatically. Undergraduate students will be limited to a maximum of 18 units of withdrawals (W on transcript) during their CSUF career. Additional information regarding this withdrawal limit may be found in UPS 300.016 Withdrawal Policy.
Concurrent Enrollment Outside the CSU System
A student enrolled at the university may enroll concurrently for additional courses at another institution outside the CSU system without advance written approval from the student’s academic adviser or the Office of the Registrar. Students are reminded that the study load in the proposed combined program of study may not exceed the maximum number of units authorized at this university.
Enrollment at Other CSU Campuses
Fullerton students may enroll at other campuses of the California State University either while concurrently enrolled at Cal State Fullerton or as visitors. There are certain eligibility requirements and enrollment conditions that must be met, including completion of at least one semester at Cal State Fullerton and being in good academic standing. Information and application forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Visitor Enrollment
Students enrolled at other campuses of the California State University may enroll at Cal State Fullerton while concurrently enrolled at their home campus or as visitors. Information about eligibility requirements, enrollment conditions and application forms are available from the Office of the Registrar at the home campus.
Auditors
A student who meets the university’s admission requirements may enroll in classes as an auditor. Auditors are required to pay the same tuition and fees as regularly enrolled students. For more details, refer to the “Audit (AU)” description in the University Requirements and Regulations section under Grading Policies , specifically within Administrative Symbols.
Students With Disabilities
Students with disabilities who require assistance should consult with Disability Support Services prior to the announced semester registration period so that special arrangements can be made.
Veterans and Military-Connected Students
Cal State Fullerton is approved, by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education of the Department of Consumer Affairs, for training veterans and eligible persons under provisions of Title 38, United States Code. All students seeking to utilize veterans’ benefits must have a degree or credential objective. Information about using these benefits can be found at fullerton.edu/veterans/benefits. For more information regarding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) educational benefits or the services available to veteran and military-connected students, please call the Veterans Resource Center at 657-278-8660 or via email at veterans@fullerton.edu.
Impaction Preference for Veterans and Service Members
Veterans and military service members applying to the institution will be considered for admission using the eligibility criteria for local area applicants regardless of their residency status, high school location or places of enrollment at higher education institutions.
Priority Registration for Veterans, Service Members and Qualified Family Members
CSUF matriculated students who are military veterans, reservists, guard or active-duty service members are eligible for priority registration of classes throughout their academic careers. To be eligible for priority registration, students must provide proof of service (i.e. a DD-214 Member 4 Copy or current enlistment contract) to the Veterans Resource Center.
Priority registration is also available for family members of veterans or current military service members for any semester they intend to use a VA Chapter Benefit (CH33, CH35). If VA eligibility ceases or a student opts to not utilize their benefits, the priority registration coding will be removed.
Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Education Benefits
Students will only be certified under VA education benefits after the student submits a formal request to the Veterans Resource Center for a particular semester or session. At the end of each certified semester, all received grades and statuses of NC (no credit), W (withdrawal), WU (unauthorized withdrawal), notice and disqualification will be reported to the VA. Once this information is reported and the student receives correspondence from the VA, he/she may be given the opportunity to present mitigating circumstances, if any. In addition, withdrawing or adding a class after certification has occurred may affect eligibility for benefits.
Final semester grades that result in either a CSUF or a cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 will cause an undergraduate student to be placed on academic notice and varies for graduate students. After a semester where notice status is noted on the student record for the first time, if notice continues for two consecutive semesters (on academic notice for a total of three consecutive semesters, not including Summer Session),then the student is not eligible to be certified for VA education benefits. Certification will resume when the student is no longer on academic notice. If a student is academically disqualified in a future semester, then the student is not eligible to be certified for VA education benefits. Certification will resume when the student is reinstated with good academic standing.
Undergraduate students using VA Chapter Benefits will have their rate of pursuit calculated in line with university guidelines. Graduate students using VA Chapter Benefits will be considered full-time as long as they are enrolled in 6 units of graduate-level coursework during the standard 16-week semester. Courses are considered graduate level if they are 500-level (or above) or if a 400-level course has been taken for graduate credit as certified by the Graduate Studies Office representative.
Veterans Readiness and Employment (CH31) or Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (CH33)
Students using Veterans Readiness and Employment (CH31) or Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (CH33) will be allowed to enroll in and attend courses and access campus facilities while the campus awaits payment for tuition and fees from the VA. CSUF will not impose any penalty, charge late fees or require eligible students to borrow additional funds to cover tuition or fees while awaiting receipt of funds from the VA. The waiting period begins the date a student provides appropriate documentation and continues until funds are received from the VA or until 90 days after the School Certifying Official has certified the student’s enrollment for tuition and fees.
To demonstrate current eligibility and intent to use Chapter 31 or 33 benefits, a student must provide the following documents:
- Name and Contact Information for VRE/CH31 Counselor or
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Education Enrollment Status form (printed from the VA website)
- All additional information requested by the School Certifying Official to properly certify enrollment to the VA.
For more information, contact the School Certifying Official, 657-278-8660.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Summer Session
Class schedules and other information concerning Summer Session will be available from Extension, or the Office of the Registrar’s Service Center.
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