Research and Graduate Studies
- Associate Vice President: Crist Khachikian
- Assistant Vice President: Maggie Shiffrar
- Director: Hedy Carpenter
- University Hall (UN) 275
- (818) 677-2138
- www.csun.edu/research-graduate-studies/graduate-studies
The Office of Graduate Studies is responsible for implementing University policies on graduate student classification, formal programs, culminating experiences, diplomas, advisement for incoming students, probationary and disqualified students, and interdisciplinary majors.
The Graduate Studies Division encompasses the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) and Graduate Evaluation Services (GES). It is also responsible for Graduate Student Support Programs, Equity-based programs, and CSU System Recruitment and Support Programs.
Note on Campus-wide Policies and Procedures
For the full list of policies that apply to both undergraduate and/or graduate students view the Policies and Procedures page.
Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures
Academic Leave (Leave of Absence) Graduate Policy
Academic Performance and Study Load (Graduate Policy)
Admission to the Program (Graduate Policy)
Admission to the University (Graduate Policy)
Animal Subjects Research (Graduate Policy)
Application for the Master’s/Doctorate Degree and Diploma
Conditionally Classified Status
Credit for Work Completed Prior to Earning the Baccalaureate Degree
Culminating Experience (Graduate Policy)
Grading System for Graduate Students
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Application Procedures
Graduate Credit for Extension and Concurrent Enrollment Courses
Graduate English Language Requirements
Graduate Foreign Language Reading Examination
Graduate Probation and Disqualification Policy
Graduation with Distinction (Graduate Policy)
Human Subjects Research (Graduate Policy)
Policy on GPA Requirements for Graduate Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Credential Probation and Disqualification Policy
Program of Study (Graduate Policy)
Repeat of Courses (Graduate Policy)
Rules and Procedures Governing Theses, Dissertation and Graduate Projects
Time Limit for Completion (Graduate Policy)
Transfer Work for Graduate Programs Policy
Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) Substitution (Graduate Policy)