Nonrestrictive Registration Begins, Spring 2026

Nonrestrictive Registration for spring 2026 classes begins Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. No appointment is required for matriculated CSUN students.

• Matriculated students are enrolled in CSUN degree or university certificate programs.
• Nonmatriculated students enrolling through the Tseng College (extension), please visit Open University.

Academic Advising

If you haven’t met with your academic advisor yet, schedule an appointment now:

• Undergraduate student advising
• Graduate student advising

About Nonrestrictive Registration

During Nonrestrictive Registration, you can:

• Repeat courses previously taken at CSUN. Check with your advisor first.
• Add open classes without permission (restricted classes always require permission).
• Wait-list for closed classes — up to 13 units.
• Nonrestrictive Registration ends Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the day before spring classes begin.

Tuition and Fees

Check tuition and other fees, the payment deadline and more on the Student Finance / University Cash Services website.

Note that payment is due the week BEFORE classes begin. Thereafter, payment is due at the time of registration.

Registration Guide

For a general overview of your enrollment process (before, during and after you enroll), visit Register for Classes.