Registration Process

How to Register for Open University?

CURRENT CAL POLY POMONA STUDENTS: Are you a current & matriculated Cal Poly Pomona student? If the answer is yes, this process does not apply to you. Contact the Bronco Advising Center to answer any of your enrollment questions.

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To register for Open University, follow Step 1, then continue with Step 2. Read all the information in Step 3 and make a payment. 

 

Summer 2026 Account Activation is Now Open

 

Step 1: Account Activation

  Step 1: Account Activation

 

Students must activate their account every term of Open University attendance. 

Are you a...

New Student: 

Never applied, attended, or worked at Cal Poly Pomona (no Bronco ID)

  1. First, complete the Pre-Account Activation Form 
  2. Join the Zoom queue 
  3. Continue to Step 2: Petition Submission

or 

Returning Student:

Previously applied, attended or worked at Cal Poly Pomona (you have a Bronco ID) 

Have NOT taken classes in the last two terms? 

  • Join the Zoom queue to complete Identity Verification

 

Taken classes in the last two terms? 

 

After activation, continue to Step 2: Petition Submission

 

Zoom Information

  • Turn on your camera and have a valid photo ID ready (passport, driver's license, or state ID).
  • You will be asked to hold your ID next to your face for identity verification

 

What to expect: 

  • You'll enter a waiting room first 
  • Students are admitted one at a time to meet with a staff member

 

Before You Join: 

Click the button below to join the Zoom queue

 

Join the Zoom Queue

 

Step 2: Submit Online Petition

  Step 2: Submit Online Petition

 

Summer 2026 petition acceptance will begin on May 13

 

 

What is a petition?

A petition is an online form filled out by the student that requests permission to be added to a course.  This form will be automatically routed to the professor teaching the course, and after their approval/denial it will go to the department chair for an additional tier of approval. Once both decisions are made the student will receive an email with the final decision. It's extremely important to note that an approved petition does not mean that you are enrolled in the course. A student must pay to be enrolled.

 

How do I find out what classes I want to take?

     Locate the class(es) you wish to take by going to schedule.cpp.edu.

 

Does the course I'm taking need a prerequisite?

     Verify that the class doesn't have a prerequisite by going to the University Catalog, search on the left-hand side to choose a college, and then continue from there. If the course does have a prerequisite, it is highly encouraged that you submit unofficial transcripts with your petition form to demonstrate you have met the prerequisites.

 

How do I check on the status of my petition?

Petitions can take anywhere from several days to weeks for a decision. You can email cpgereg@cpp.edu for status updates but please wait at least 1 week after petition submission before asking for an update. We recommend attending class if possible while your petition decision is pending. Thank you.

  

Spring 2026 Online Petitions are now closed 

Summer 2026 Online Petitions will open in May

Step 3: Payment Required Before Enrollment

  Payment is required before enrollment

  • Once you have an approved petition, you may make a payment.
  • Your account will show a balance of zero since you are not enrolled in any courses yet.
  • DO NOT add the course to your shopping cart; our staff will manually enroll you after we receive payment.

Full Payment: 
     A.) Calculate how much to pay:

  • Self-Calculate your fees by using the information on Term Tuition page.
    Example: COM 1100 is an undergraduate level ($340 per unit) course that is 3 units, so the cost for this would be 3 x $340 = $1,020.00

     B.) Make the Payment: Payment instructions
     C.) EmailCPGEReg@cpp.edu with receipt and let us know what courses you want to add
     D.) Our staff will manually enroll you
     E.) Wait 48 hours for Canvas to appear

Payment Plan:
     A.) Fill out the payment plan form, then email it toCPGEReg@cpp.edu
     B.) Make First Payment - Payment instructions
     C.) Email CPGEReg@cpp.edu with receipt
     D.) Our staff will manually enroll you
     E.) Wait 48 hours for Canvas to appear

 

Questions?

Contact Us at: cpgereg@cpp.edu