Open University Dates and Deadlines

Mark your calendars for these important dates and deadlines for the next Open University term.

Next Term

 

Date Activity
Mon, Aug 3 Start preparing to enroll in your class(es) by registration form
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Sep 15 Registration for Open University via DocuSign or MySJSU
Mon, Aug 14 Payment due date for courses added from Aug 5 to Aug 11
Wed, Aug 19

First day of instructions


If the class is open and you meet the prerequisite, enroll in the class. No permission number required for most classes.
Sat, Aug 29 Permission numbers are required to enroll in all classes via MySJSU from this date forward

September 2026

Date Activity

Mon, Sep 14

Payment due date for students who enroll Aug 12 to Sept 11.


Students who register after Sep 12 will have 3 days from the registration date to pay

Tue, Sep 15

Last day to add Submit Audit option or Credit/No Credit grading option


Last day to drop without a “W” grade

Last day to drop with refund


Requires Instructor
(or Department Chair). PaCE Representative, and Undergraduate Education Associate Dean’s signatures
Wed, Sep 16 Enrollment Census Date (No add/drop activities allowed)
Thu, Sep 17 Start date for Late Enrollment Post Census  begins

November 2026

Date Activity
Mon, Nov 16

Last day to submit a Late Enrollment Petition for Post-Census Requests form for current term

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