The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the overall quality of student life at CSUN. The Vice President and his staff provide coordination and direction to the Division of Student Affairs and work closely with other components of the University to ensure that programs, services, policies and procedures foster the development of students and the achievement of their academic and career goals.

The office is responsible for the coordination of Freshman and Honors Convocations and University Commencement Exercises. Matters related to student conduct and academic integrity also fall within the purview of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Departments within the Division of Student Affairs include:

• Career Center
• Disability Resources and Educational Services
• Financial Aid
• International and Exchange Student Center
• National Center on Deafness
• Student Health Center
• Student Housing and Conference Services
• Student Involvement and Development
• Student Outreach and Recruitment
• University Counseling Services

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs also provides administrative oversight to the University Student Union, the Student Recreation Center and the Associated Students. All students, particularly those unaware of which University office or resource would best be able to aid them with their problems or concerns, are welcome to visit the office for appropriate referral and advisement.