- What are the requirements for taking SJSU courses?
- How much does it cost to take SJSU courses while I’m a SAL student?
- Will my Open University credits appear on a transcript and can I use those credits at SJSU or other universities?
- What happens if I find that my SJSU course is too hard and I can’t complete the requirements?
- Can I drop the course later if I'm failing or if I change my mind about studying?
- What courses can I take?
- I found some courses that look interesting, but I’m not sure what the content is. How can I find out?
What are the
requirements for taking SJSU courses?
If you are a full-time SAL student at the advanced level
with a TOEFL score of 500/173/61 or more, you may take from 1 to
12 SJSU units. We will adjust your SAL schedule to accommodate
those units. If you are an Expansion level student, you may take
a one-unit SJSU activity course as one of your elective classes.
Many students take a Communication Studies Workshop, while some
students take a Physical Education course or participate in a
Music Performance group or take Introduction to Art.
How much does it cost to
take SJSU courses while I’m a SAL student?
Open University courses cost an additional $50 per unit for
SAL students.
Will my Open University
credits appear on a transcript and can I use those credits at SJSU
or other universities?
Yes, you will have a formal transcript of any courses you
complete at SJSU, whether you are taking the courses through
extended studies or as a matriculated student. As many as 24 OU
units may be used to satisfy the requirements for an
undergraduate degree at SJSU and up to 6 units for a graduate
degree. You must ask any other schools outside the CSU system
whether they will accept your courses for transfer.
What happens if I find
that my SJSU course is too hard and I can’t complete the
requirements?
The green sheet (syllabus) that you receive on the first day
of class clearly explains the requirements for the course. We
have several concurrent enrollment meetings to help you decide
from the green sheet and from the first class if the work is too
difficult so that you may change your mind and attend SAL
classes instead before you are formally registered for the SJSU
course. Please attend all orientation meetings.
Can I drop the course
later if I'm failing or if I change my mind about studying?
No. As a student on an F-1 student visa, you must be
enrolled full-time in a course of study, so you cannot reduce
your hours. There are also deadlines after which dropping the
course is not possible without a grade of "F". This is the
reason why you must come to all meetings and make the right
decision in the first week.
What courses can I take?
Some courses have pre-requisites which could mean that you
are not eligible to take that course. Ann will help you
determine your eligibility. Check the schedule of courses for
information about general availability of courses this semester
or next semester:
http://info.sjsu.edu/home/schedules.html
I found some courses
that look interesting, but I’m not sure what the content is. How can
I find out?
Go to SJSU’s online catalog and read a description of the
course found under each department heading.