Requirements for admission to CSUN are in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Complete information is available at CSUMentor–College Planning. Electronic versions of the CSU undergraduate and graduate applications are accessible on the World Wide Web at CSUMentor. The CSUMentor system allows students to browse through general information …

CSUN bachelor’s degree graduates who plan to continue enrollment at Northridge the semester following their graduation must submit the appropriate application forms to the Office of Admissions and Records during the final semester of their undergraduate work. Determination of eligibility to continue in graduate enrollment is made by the major department and/or the Credentials Office …

The applications of students meeting University requirements for admission will be reviewed in the appropriate program. The program will determine whether the student meets requirements for admission to its program. Some programs require a separate graduate program application. Students who meet program and University requirements will be admitted as either conditionally classified or classified graduate …

To be admitted to CSUN as a graduate student, students must meet the following requirements: Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended. Have satisfied one of the following conditions: Attained a GPA of at least 2.5 in a baccalaureate degree …

Section 89030.7 of the California Education Code requires that the California State University establishes specific requirements for appeal procedures for a denial of admission. Each CSU campus must publish appeal procedures for applicants denied admission to the University. The procedure is limited to addressing campus decisions to deny an applicant admission to the University. Admissions …

Application Filing Periods (Not all CSU campuses/programs are open for admission to every term.) Terms in 2015-2016 Applications First Accepted Initial Filing Period Summer Semester or Quarter 2015 (Some campuses do not admit students to Summer term.) February 1, 2015 February 1-28, 2015 Fall Semester or Quarter 2015 October 1, 2014 October 1-November 30, 2014 …

Colleges and universities are required to provide current and prospective students with various disclosures and notifications concerning specific campus policies and programs. CSUN maintains a University Disclosures website through which students and the general public can easily access this important information. Paper copies are available upon request. The following information concerning student financial assistance may be obtained …

The total support cost per full-time equivalent student (FTES) includes the expenditures for current operations, including payments made to students in the form of financial aid, and all fully reimbursed programs contained in state appropriations. The average support cost is determined by dividing the total cost by the number of FTES. The total CSU 2014/15 …

Enrolled graduate students may change their objective and seek admission to an alternate degree program by filling out a Change of Objective form. The form can be obtained online. Transfer of previously earned units to the alternate program must have the approval of the department to which the student applies. A request for a change …

The Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) is a CSUN Department exam used to determine eligibility for enrollment in CHEM 101. Students planning to enroll in CHEM 101 must satisfy one of the following requirements prior to registration: Satisfactory score of 40 or higher on the CSUN CPT; Score of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board …

To be granted classified status, students must have a 3.0 GPA for all work taken as a conditionally classified student and in any courses required by the program for admission to its program. Once the requirements for classified status have been met, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program and then …

Students who do not meet all requirements may be accepted as conditionally classified students, subject to meeting various University and program requirements for classified status. It is important to achieve full classified standing prior to completing more than 12 units of graduate coursework on the program of study. No more than 12 units of work …

Credit earned in accredited community colleges will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records in accordance with the following provisions: Community college credit is allowed up to a maximum of 70 semester units. Credits and grades earned after the student has the maximum allowable may only satisfy subject and GPA requirements but cannot …

A maximum of 18 semester units with restrictions may be applied toward the bachelor’s degree for CSUN “Credit/No Credit’’ graded courses. If 18 or more semester “Credit/No Credit’’ graded units are accepted in transfer from other institutions, no additional “Credit/No Credit” graded CSUN courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements.

The Degree Progress Report/Planner is a text-based report that tracks academic progress, grade point average and completion of degree requirements. It also lists approved courses that will satisfy outstanding requirements. During their studies at the University, students can monitor their progress toward graduation by logging into myNorthridge Portal to view and/or print their Degree Progress Report/Planner at …

University requirements for establishing residency for tuition purposes are independent from those of other types of residency, such as for tax purposes, or other state or institutional residency. These regulations were promulgated not to determine whether a student is a resident or nonresident of California, but rather to determine whether a student should pay University …

The foreign language subject requirement may be satisfied by applicants who demonstrate competence in a language other than English equivalent to or higher than expected of students who complete 2 years of foreign language study. Students should consult with their school counselor or any CSU Campus Admission or Relations with Schools Office for more information.

Admission Requirements The following information applies generally to all 23 campuses of the California State University system. For information specific to CSUN graduate and post-baccalaureate admission requirements, please refer to the Graduate Studies section of this Catalog and to the Admissions and Records website. Graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants may apply for a degree objective, a credential or certificate …

The following information applies generally to all 23 campuses of the California State University system. For information specific to CSUN graduate and post-baccalaureate application procedures, please refer to the Graduate Studies section of this Catalog and to the Admissions and Records website. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (e.g., Ed.D., D.P.T., joint Ph.D. applicants, master’s degree applicants, those seeking educational credentials or …

The campus has established procedures for consideration of qualified applicants who would be faced with extreme hardship if not admitted. Petitioners should contact the Office of Admissions and Records regarding specific policies governing hardship admission.

Entering CSU students are required to present proof of the following immunizations to the CSU campus they will be attending before the beginning of their first term of enrollment. Measles and Rubella All new and readmitted students must provide proof of full immunization against measles and rubella prior to enrollment. Hepatitis B All new students …

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), also known as the Welfare Reform Act, includes provisions to eliminate eligibility for federal and state public benefits for certain categories of lawful immigrants as well as benefits for all illegal immigrants. Students who will require a professional or commercial license provided by …

The CSU designates programs as impacted when more applications from regularly eligible applicants are received in the initial filing period (October and November for Fall terms, June for Winter terms, August for Spring terms, February for Summer terms) than can be accommodated. Some programs are impacted at every campus which they are offered; others are impacted only …

CSUN advises prospective students that they must supply complete and accurate information on the application for admission, residency questionnaire, and financial aid forms. Further, applicants must, when requested, submit authentic and official transcripts of all previous academic work attempted. Failure to file complete, accurate, and authentic application documents may result in denial of admission, cancellation …

Undergraduate/Graduate The CSU must assess the academic preparation of foreign students. For this purpose, “foreign students” include those who hold U.S. temporary visas as students, exchange visitors, or in other nonimmigrant classifications. The CSU uses separate requirements and application filing dates in the admission of “foreign students.” Verification of English proficiency (see the section below on …

The Mathematics Placement Test (MPT) is a CSUN department exam used to determine eligibility for enrollment in MATH 102, 103, 104, 105, 150A and 255A. The MPT must be taken within two semesters preceding enrollment in the courses. It can be taken only once in a 4-week period. The MPT does not replace the ELM requirement, …

Credit for Extension and Correspondence Courses The maximum amount of credit through correspondence courses and/or extension courses allowed toward the baccalaureate degree is 24 units. The maximum allowed toward the second baccalaureate or master’s degree is 9 units. Extension course credit does not apply toward the residence requirement at CSUN. Extension courses numbered 800 do not …

The University reserves the right to select its students and deny admission to the University or any of its programs as the University, in its sole discretion, determines appropriate based on an applicant’s suitability and the best interests of the University.

No credit for any examinations will be awarded to a student who has: Taken the examination previously within the past term; Earned equivalent credit through regular coursework, credit by another examination or other instructional processes, such as correspondence; and/or Earned credit previously at a level more advanced than that represented by the examination in question. …

Admission requirements depend on the returning student’s academic standing in his or her last semester of attendance at CSUN. Returning students in good standing are not required to meet additional admission criteria. However, students should provide the Office of Admissions and Records with official transcripts of any coursework completed since last attending CSUN. For additional …

Prospective students applying for part-time or full-time undergraduate programs of study must submit a completed undergraduate application. The $55 nonrefundable application fee should be in the form of a check or money order payable to “The California State University” or by credit card and may not be transferred or used to apply to another term. An …

All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a requirement for graduation. Information on how to meet this requirement may be obtained at the Testing Center and Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam websites. At CSUN, all students who have met the Lower Division writing requirements, completed 56 units or more, and intend to graduate with …