Whether your goal is to take a class to finish a degree, complete a certificate, or simply earn a few units of academic credit, Special Session courses allow you the opportunity to earn credit toward your academic goal with the scheduling and admissions flexibility you need. Special Session courses are approved departmental courses offered in addition to the University’s regular semester schedule.

Benefits of Special Session

• Admission to Chico State is not required
• Courses meet residence requirements
• Units may be applied toward a degree program
• Fees are charged on a per-unit basis and are the same for Chico State and non-Chico State students

Classes & Registration

Registration opens November 1. You can register online through the Continuing Education website [1], by calling our office at 530-898-6105, or visiting us on campus [2].

If you are enrolled in a specific academic program with scheduled spring classes, please visit your program page for registration links.

Open University for Spring Semester

Interested in taking CSU, Chico courses this Spring semester without formal admission to the university? Open University [3] may be your answer. Check it out!