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- What is the COVID-19 vaccine requirements?
All students enrolled in an in-person or hybrid class must submit their vaccination status using the COVID-19 Vaccine Self-Certification form.
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Check your Verification Status
For more information, check the general COVID-19 vaccination requirements on the Health Advisories and Student Health Center websites or follow the President's directive.
- What is a waitlist class?
The waitlist provides students with a process to enroll in a class that is full, if seats become available. Waitlist will be active for the first 9 days of the semester until Friday, February 3. To learn more about waitlist classes, visit the Registrar's Office website
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- Are international students eligible to take OU courses with an international visa?
If you are studying under an F1 or J1 status through another school/program, you can take Open University courses at 菠菜网lol正规平台. These courses can be used towards maintaining your legal F1 or J1 status if approved by your current school/program.
Open University is not open to 菠菜网lol正规平台 matriculated students and/or sponsored students.
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- I am having trouble entering my Open University student account and IT directed me
to CPGE.If you are unable to access your account after following the steps linked in the question above, you can submit a DocuSign Open University Registration Form.
- Are transcripts and a 菠菜网lol正规平台 application necessary?
Transcripts and a formal University application are not required for OU enrollment. Follow the registration instructions for each semester to register.
- How many units can I apply to my undergraduate/graduate degree?Open University students may apply 24 units to an undergraduate degree or 9 units to a graduate degree.
- Can I add a course after the deadline?
You can add a course provided you meet the prerequisite requirements and the instructor sign your registration form. Complete a Late Add Peition in the Form Section for PACE Associate Dean's approval.
- Can I drop my classes and receive a refund?
You can drop your classes by the drop date and receive a partial refund listed on the calendar in the OU calendar. NO REFUNDS are given for dropping an Open University class after the last day to drop for a partial refund. Failure to attend may not cause students to be dropped from a class automatically. Failure to drop officially from a course generates a failing grade of “F” or “WU” and fees will be charged to student account.
- Can I take OU classes if I am a matriculated student?
No, you may not cancel your admission to the university for purposes of attending Open University. You may not enroll in Open University if you have been admitted to 菠菜网lol正规平台 as a regular student for this semester or if you are a continuing regular student, registered in the previous semester. This rule is not applied for disqualified student.
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- How do I know if the course I am taking through OU will count toward my degree/program?
You can meet with the Undergraduate or Graduate Advisor of the department where you are pursuing a degree to make sure the course(s) you are taking count toward your degree/program.
- How do I obtain a student ID card?Refer to our Student ID & Account student resource page.
- How do I withdraw from OU classes?
See the OU calendar for each semester for deadlines. You may withdraw from courses after the refund deadline and receive a “W” grade by securing the approval signature of the instructor and PACE Associate Dean on a withdrawal petition form. No refund is given. Failure to withdraw officially from a course generates a failing grade of “F” or “WU”.
- Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is not available for Open University students. However, you may apply for a student loan through a financial institution.
- What if I am not on the class roster?
If you registered via the registration form, check your form to ensure you have been approved for the class or if there are missing signatures. To check the status of your DocuSign, click on 'Review Document' in the email confirmation you received when you submitted the form.
If you were successfully added to the class and now no longer appear on the class roster, you may have been dropped for non-payment. - What if the course(s) I have selected have been cancelled?
Refer to the department for a current listing of available classes.
- What is a retroactive course add or drop?
You request adding/dropping a class(es) from a previous semester. To request a retroactive add/drop, you must complete a retroactive add or Petition for Course Drop which can be found at the Forms section. Once approved, you can add/drop course(s) and receive a grade of “W” by securing the approval signature of the instructor, department chair and signature of authorized CPGE official. No refund is given for requesting a retroactive drop. Failure to drop officially from a course taken in a previous semester generates a failing grade of “F” or “WU”.
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If you received a permission number from the instructor or department, you may use that number to register for the class online at My菠菜网lol正规平台. If you have completed the test prerequisite at another university, you will need to complete the DocuSign Open University Registration form, attach a proof of meeting the requirement.
Please contact undergraduate-education@technestng.com if you have a MATH test prerequisite that was completed at another university and need approval to register.
- If there is no professor listed in the Open University class I want, how do I request
permission to enroll?
If a professor is not listed, students can send the class request to the department for approval.
- If the professor for my Open University class does not respond back for my class request,
how may I follow up?
If you are unable to contact the professor of the Open University class you want to take, you can send the class request to the department for approval.
- How long will a course take to appear in my Open University student account once enrolled?
Course access may take up to 48 hours after enrollment is finalized. We recommend students to email their professor for course materials in the meantime.
- How do I re-enroll if I've been dropped from my class for non-payment?
- Find your class in the course schedule to obtain your instructor’s email address; it’s linked to the instructor’s name.
- Email your instructor to request an add code.
- Register via My菠菜网lol正规平台 or via the DocuSign Open University Registration Form on the first day of class to get enrolled.
Pay your fees before payment due date.
- How do I register for my class if I missed the advance registration period?If you missed the advance web registration period, you must wait until the first day of instruction to register for your class. You can register online using My菠菜网lol正规平台 or the DocuSign Open University Registration Form.
Check the OU calendar for each semester to see when students will be required to use a Late Enrollment Petition form with instructor, department chair and PACE Associate Dean signatures to register for classes.
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Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
Email: pace@technestng.com
Phone: (408) 924 2670