Course Information

General Catalog

CSU‘s General Catalog includes course descriptions with prerequisite information, college and program descriptions, contact information for departments, information about transfer and test credit, and much more.

Transferring Credits

If you are:

  • A CSU degree-seeking student and are taking CSU courses to transfer credits to CSU, or
  • You are a Summer-Only/Visiting student seeking to transfer courses back to your home institution,

these steps will help you plan ahead:

  • Visit The Hub web resource to learn what credits will transfer.
  • Be sure the CSU credits will be accepted for transfer by working with the institution where you are enrolled or plan to enroll. Consult CSU‘s resource for Transferology™ to learn more.
  • For course descriptions and prerequisites, consult the CSU General Catalog.
  • If a CSU course requires a prerequisite not completed at CSU, you will need an override to register.

Canvas: CSU's Learning Management System

Summer course availability in Canvas

Summer courses will be available in Canvas the day the class starts at latest. (Online courses may be available a few days before the class start date). Courses synchronize roughly three times per day at 7 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. If access is granted to a class at 10:00 a.m., it will become available at around 1 p.m. If your classes aren’t visible, you may:

Canvas: Information and resources

CSU’s course management software is Canvas, for both online and face-to-face classes. Students and instructors can interact with materials, discussion boards, assignments, tests, grades, and more. Get started in Canvas with online orientation, guides and videos:

What are the technology requirements for courses?

  • Canvas requires online access.
  • Specific classes may have additional software and system requirements.
  • Contact the instructor or department offering the class for details.

Final Exams, Grades and Transcripts

Final Exams

  • All final exams will be given within the scheduled time of the specific class.
  • Generally, final exams are given on the last day of class.
  • The exam dates are available through the course information on Canvas, usually in the syllabus.

Grades

You may access RAMweb to view your grades.

  • All grades for courses taken during the summer terms must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.
  • Note: from year to year, grades are due the first Tuesday after the conclusion of the summer session.
  • Grades will be available in RAMweb on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Grades submitted earlier than the end-of-summer deadline are processed each Thursday evening throughout summer session. These grades will be available the next morning on transcripts and in RAMweb (Menu > Records > Grades).

Instructors may submit grades for courses completed earlier in the summer session at the end of the summer term.

Transcripts

  • Before ordering your official transcripts, check your unofficial transcript in RAMweb or RAMrecords (Alumni and former students). Be sure your grades and/or degree conferral are listed.
  • Official transcripts cannot be released if your account has financial holds.
  • Official transcripts may be ordered online, in-person, or by mail.
  • For information about cost, and delivery methods and lead times, visit The Hub’s Transcripts resource.
  • The Registrar’s Office can be contacted if former students and alumni have questions about Transcripts and Education Verifications.