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Mandatory Credit: Sean DuFrene \/ Cal State Long Beach<\/p>\nNew Year\u2019s resolutions\u00a0are\u00a0often\u00a0easy to make\u00a0but\u00a0hard to keep.\u00a0To overcome that challenge, it can help to\u00a0set\u00a0realistic\u00a0goals\u00a0first and then\u00a0check items off\u00a0your to-do list\u00a0quickly,\u00a0so that you can\u00a0feel a\u00a0real\u00a0sense of accomplishment\u00a0in 2026.<\/p>\n
Open University at Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) is the perfect way to kick off the year with something simple to achieve immediately, while also working towards meaningful long-term goals. An enormous range of college courses are available this spring\u2014with no formal university application required\u2014offering you the opportunity to gain new skills and earn college credit without jumping through hoops.<\/p>\n
Classes for the Spring semester start on January 20, 2026.\u00a0\u00a0Whether you want to upskill for a new career path or get ahead in your current studies, Open U at CSULB offers flexible options to fit busy schedules. Sign up for online, on-campus, or hybrid classes by simply filling out a basic form (no application required!) Enrollment is on a space-available basis, and some classes may require the instructor\u2019s approval, but helpful staff will guide you through the next steps.<\/p>\n
Mandatory Credit: Sean DuFrene \/ Cal State Long Beach<\/p>\n
The Spring class schedule offers undergraduate and graduate-level subjects including computer science, marketing, psychology, gender studies, statistics, environmental policy, and\u00a0a whole lot\u00a0more.\u00a0Browse\u00a0the Spring 2026 schedule<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0choose your classes\u00a0and then fill out the\u00a0registration form<\/a>. Be sure to use the correct form, depending on whether you\u2019re a new or returning student, and then submit your course selections.<\/p>\n Up to 24 units of Open University credit can be applied toward an undergraduate degree at CSULB, or nine units for a graduate degree, and even high school students can attend with a letter of recommendation. Open U students get a campus ID number that unlocks access to the online learning platform Canvas, so in addition to classes and curriculum, you\u2019ll also get to enjoy other campus resources like the University Library and its hi-tech ISPACE facility, which features a virtual reality lab, 3D printing materials, and podcast studios.<\/p>\n