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Open Enrollment

Explore UWest Through Open Enrollment

Curious about what University of the West has to offer? Whether you’re interested in self-enrichment, career development, or transferable credits for another degree program, Open Enrollment gives you the flexibility to take individual courses without formally applying to the university.

As an Open Enrollment student, you can choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in subjects like business, literature, history, religion, chaplaincy, and more. If a course has prerequisites or is graduate-level, our Enrollment team will help guide you through the approval process.

Two Ways to Enroll:

  • For Credit
    Take the class as a fully participating student. You’ll complete assignments, take exams, receive a grade, and earn academic credit. This option is ideal for professional development, credit transfer, or personal academic challenge.
  • Audit Option
    Attend and engage in class without submitting assignments or receiving a grade. You won’t earn credit, but you’ll still benefit from the learning experience. This is a great cost-effective option for those who want to learn without the pressure of exams or grades.
Apply for Open Enrollment
Application Requirements

Applicants to the Open Enrollment program must be at least 18 years of age or provide evidence of graduation from high school or its equivalent.

Application and registration are easy. Simply fill out our UWEST ONLINE APPLICATION» and select “Open Enrollment.” The application is free.
When you successfully complete your course(s) you will be able to order a transcript of your completed work.

When filling out the online application, be prepared to upload the following:

  1. Copy of Legal Photo ID. Copy both front and back of ID.
  2. If under age 18, copy of high school diploma showing proof of graduation.
  3. (A certified literal translation in the original format is required if the document is not issued in English.)
  4. The course codes for the courses you plan to take.

If you are submitting the online application, Enrollment will provide a registration form for this purpose after you apply.

Open Enrollment students may continue under the original application until there is a break in enrollment. To return after a break in enrollment, students submit a new Application for Open Enrollment.

Note: Participation in Open Enrollment does not constitute admission to the university.

 

Can I transfer Open Enrollment courses to another college?

One key factor in credit transfer is accreditation. University of the West is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the same regional accrediting body as the University of California, Cal State, USC, and Stanford. This makes UWest courses widely transferable. However, each institution sets its own transfer policies, so we recommend confirming with your current or future school that your chosen UWest courses will meet their requirements.