Communications
E-mail is an official means of communication at California State University, Northridge. It is your responsibility as a student to monitor your university Gmail account or miss important information about enrollment status, financial aid, fees, registration, and more. To forward your CSUN Gmail to another e-mail account, log into Gmail and select Settings. Learn more at Student Email FAQs.
Steps to Enrollment
- Advisement. Academic advisement is recommended as part of the registration process. Contact your masters program for information regarding specific courses and restricted courses.
- Register for Classes. The myNorthridge Portal Login on the CSUN home page at www.csun.edu is your gateway to SOLAR self service. Use the Student Center (SOLAR) to enroll in courses, pay fees and charges, check financial aid status, view class schedule and grades, print an unofficial transcript, and more.
- Satisfy Test Requirements. Plan to take the English Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) during your first semester of enrollment.
- Apply for Financial Aid. To be considered for financial aid, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. We urge you to complete the FAFSA online and make sure to enter CSUN's Federal School Code of 001153.
- Apply for Housing. Students who choose to live on campus at Cal State Northridge will find modern, spacious apartment-style living.
- Meet Immunization Requirements. If you were born on or after January 1, 1957, you must present proof of immunity against measles and rubella during your first semester at CSUN.
- Send Required Transcripts. If you are currently enrolled in classes at a community college or another university, you will need to have your current college send a final official transcript. If the current college or university is your degree school, have the final official transcript sent when the degree has been posted. Your final transcript will be used to verify that all coursework and the degree you indicated as work in progress has been completed.