Open University Calendar, Fees, and Major Deadlines - Fall 2026
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
| Fall 2026 | Petition Required |
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| OU Pre-enrollment (XLRN 805.OU) Starts | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | |
| OU Pre-enrollment (XLRN 805.OU) Ends | 4pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | |
| Quarter Starts | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | |
| Enrollment Deadline | 4pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | |
| Late Enrollment |
After Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | yes |
| Drop Deadline (No refund after this date) |
4pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
|
Late Drop (Withdrawal grade if approved) |
After 4pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | yes |
| Change Grading Option ** |
4pm, Friday, December 4, 2026 | yes |
| Instruction Ends |
Friday, December 4, 2026 | |
| Final Exams |
December 5-11, 2026 | |
| Petition for Incomplete | Friday, December 11, 2026 | yes |
| Quarter Ends |
Friday, December 11, 2026 |
** Not accepted after the deadline
2026-2027 Fees
| Fees | |
| OU Pre-enrollment (one-time/non-refundable per quarter) | $25 |
| Undergraduate - Course #s 1-199 Graduate - Course #s 200-499 |
$291/unit $347/unit |
| Technology (non-refundable) | $3/unit |
| Returned Check | $35 |
| Credit Card Chargeback | $35 |
| Transcripts | $17.50 -65 |
| Change Grading Option | $25 |
| Late Enrollment Petition Fee | $100 |
| Late Drop Petition Fee | $100 |
NOTE: Fees for labs, materials, field trips, etc. might be added to the final cost of the course
Fees are due at the time of enrollment.
The tuition, fees, and charges are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California. Accordingly, final approved levels (and thus your final balance due) may differ from the amounts shown.
For instructions on how to enroll in Open University, please go here.
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