UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2025-2026

Policies and Procedures by Keyword: Attendance

Academic Leave (Leave of Absence) for Graduate Students

Graduate students are eligible to take a two-semester leave of absence. Though no formal approval is required, it is recommended that students seek academic advisement. Graduate students in degree programs should contact their departments before the second semester of their leave of absence ends. Students who do not enroll by the third semester of their …

Academic Leave (Leave of Absence) for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students in good standing may take a leave of absence. Though no formal approval is required, it is suggested that students seek academic advisement. To encourage continuing students with satisfactory scholastic performance to return to CSUN following an absence, the University will automatically place qualified resident and nonresident students on a leave of absence if they: …

Attendance (Class Attendance)

California State University, Northridge affirms the right of all students to attend class and participate fully in the educational environment. Attending classes helps students keep up to date with material, realize expectations, and foster interactions that promote connections for student success. Students are encouraged to attend class and expected to meet the attendance policies as …

Missed Classes While Representing the University in Official Curriculum-Related, University-Approved Activities

When representing the University in official curriculum-related, University-approved activities requires a student to miss classes, faculty are expected to provide, within reason, opportunity to make up any work or exams that are missed. To be eligible for such accommodation, the student is obligated to provide the instructor of the class with written documentation signed by …