Announcement
New Program - MS in Speech-Language Pathology
San José State University now offers an online MS in Speech-Language Pathology. Through rigorous coursework and clinical practicum, students are equipped to meet the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse community. Join us to make a meaningful impact!
MS in Speech-Language PathologyHow to register?
Registration for Spring begins on January 8. Please follow the step-by-step registration instructions after you identify your student type below.
Currently-enrolled (admitted) SJSU students or those who have been admitted for the current term are not eligible to enroll through Open University. Registration for Open University students is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability. The enrollment limit for the Fall and Spring semester is 17 units for undergraduate students and 16 units for graduate students.
Identify your student status
Choose from the student status below. Depending on your student status, registration instructions will vary.
Current or former SJSU Graduate Students who have not completed their degree and were disqualified must register through the Open University using the DocuSign Registration Form. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
First-Time Open University student
- First-Time student w/ no SJSU ID (i.e. a student who attends another university or
college)
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. See our FAQ in more detail. Class instructions begins on Thursday, January 22. Attend classes online or in person starting Thursday, January 22.
Start preparing on Monday, January 5 to enroll in your class(es) by DocuSign Open U registration form. Have your instructor add you to the waitlist if the class is full. Permission numbers are not necessary for form submissions.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
Starting Tuesday, February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
- First-Time student w/ an SJSU ID (i.e. a student who previously applied for admission
or attended SJSU)
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. Class instruction begins on Thursday, January 22. Attend classes online or in person starting Thursday, January 22. Classes are listed as either a waitlist class or an instructor consent class. See our FAQ in more detail.
Start preparing on Monday. January 5, to enroll in your class(es) by DocuSign Open U registration form. Have your instructor add you to the waitlist if the class is full. Permission numbers are not necessary for form submissions.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
Starting Tuesday, February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
- First-Time student w/ SJSU ID and a recently disqualified undergraduate SJSU student
from Fall 2025
As your first Open University semester, the Registrar Office will set up your account. Please fill out the Google Form in your DQ email from the Registrar Office. You can also email (registrar@sjsu.edu) or live chat, include your ID, that you wish to enroll for Spring 2026. You will have to wait until you have receive a confirmation from the Registrar Office before you can start enrolling in classes.
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. When you have received an email from the Registrar Office, you can log into my.SJSU.edu to register or add to the waitlist. If instructor consent is required, email the faculty for a permission number.
Starting Tuesday, February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes. You must submit a Docusign Open University Registration form. Your registration will be completed by the Registrar’s Office. In the next semester when you enroll (i.e. Fall 2026), you can follow registration instructions for returning OU students. See our FAQ in more detail.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
Returning Open University student
- Returning student w/ SJSU ID w/ a recent enrollment in a previous term within the
past year (i.e. an OU student who enrolled in a Spring 2025 class)
Get your account ready. Log into MySJSU and follow these self activation steps to activate your account. After activating your account, you can enroll in your class starting from the first day of the registration.
If you have issues accessing your student account, you can reset your password or contact the IT Help Desk at ithelpdesk@sjsu.edu.
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. Class instruction begins on Thursday, January 22. Attend classes online or in person starting Thursday, January 22. Classes are listed as either a waitlist class or an instructor consent class. See our FAQ in more detail.
Start preparing on Monday. January 5, to enroll in your class(es) by MySJSU. Add yourself to the class if you meet the prerequisites and there is no waitlist. Add yourself to the waitlist if the class is full. If instructor consent is required, email the faculty for a permission number.
Starting Thursday, January 22, enroll in your class(es) by DocuSign Open U registration form. Have your instructor add you to the waitlist if the class is full. Permission numbers are not necessary for form submissions.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student (link to tabbed component for grad student) webpage for more information.Starting Tuesday. February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
- Returning student w/ SJSU ID w/ no enrollment since Spring 2025 (i.e. an OU student
who last enrolled in Fall 2024)
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. Class instruction begins on Thursday, January 22. Attend classes online or in person starting Thursday, January 22. Classes are listed as either a waitlist class or an instructor consent class. See our FAQ in more detail.
Start preparing on Monday. January 5, to enroll in your class(es) by DocuSign Open U registration form. Have your instructor add you to the waitlist if the class is full. Permission numbers are not necessary for form submissions.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
Starting Tuesday, February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
Other
- A post-baccalaureate/graduate student (i.e. a student who has already graduated from
SJSU or another University or college)
All graduate students will start preparing to register using the Registration Form, which will be available on Monday, January 5 at 9 AM. Please check back here to access the link.
Registration begins on Thursday, January 8. Class instruction begins on Thursday, January 22. Attend classes online or in person starting Thursday, January 8. Classes are listed as either a waitlist class or an instructor consent class. See our FAQ in more detail.
Must have GAPE office approval for 200+ level classes. See our graduate student webpage for more information.
Starting Tuesday, February 4, permission numbers will be required to enroll in all classes.
Secure your spot in class. Submit payment for fees by the posted deadline. For other important registration and payment deadlines, visit our calendar webpage.
- A high school student
High school students interested in taking classes at SJSU during the fall and spring semesters can reach out to the Dual Enrollment Program at dualenrollment@sjsu.edu.
Contact Us
Open University
Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE)
Email: pace@sjsu.edu
Phone: (408) 924 2670
