Summer-Only Students

Please note: Students enrolling in online course(s) only who are not seeking a degree from CSU do not need to apply for admission. They may visit the CSU Online website to view classes and register.

What is a Summer-Only Student?

Students who are attending at least one campus class during Summer Session and not seeking a CSU degree are “Summer-Only” students. Courses for summer-only students are offered on campus, online, or through a combination of on-campus and online delivery.

We warmly welcome you to join our CSU community. The Principles of Community express our inclusive and supportive environment as well as our expectations for everyone participating in our courses and programs.

Choose one of the two processes outlined below according to the type of course delivery you are seeking:

1. Online Only

Summer-Only students enrolling for only online summer courses  — no on-campus courses — register through CSU Online. Registration for summer classes for CSU Online students is open; an application isn’t required.

2. Campus Courses (with or without online courses):

Summer-Only students wanting to register for any on-campus summer course(s) must first complete the Nondegree Summer-Only application.

  • The Summer-Only application is free.
  • Once admitted, students create an eID, then register through RAMweb.
  • Registration is open on a space-available basis until classes begin and through the schedule change period.

Please note:

  1. If you are planning to transfer CSU credits, be sure your home institution will accept them.
  2. If your CSU course has a prerequisite, you will need an override from the department offering the course before registering.

Additional information is available on the Course Information resource.

Graduate Courses

If you are interested in taking a graduate-level course as a nondegree student before applying for graduate admission, be sure to see guidance from the academic department(s) you are considering first.

Degree-Seeking Students

Students not currently enrolled at CSU who wish to earn a CSU degree must apply for admission.