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, fees, registration, financial aid, and more. To forward your CSUN Gmail to another e-mail account, log into Gmail and select Settings. Learn more at Student Email FAQs.
Campus Web Portal
CSUN receives thousands of applications during the filing period. Over the next few months, special attention will be given to reviewing each application. Initial admissions decisions will be based on the information you reported on your application. Notices of admission will be sent as your information is reviewed. In the meantime, you can take several steps to ensure a smooth admissions experience.
Establish your CSUN account
- Using the "Activate Your CSUN User ID and Password Today" letter, set up your CSUN account.
- Check your CSUN Gmail regularly.
Checklist of Items to Send
Make sure your CSUN application file is complete.
The items that CSUN needs from you include:
- Official High School Transcripts
1. One preliminary transcript showing completion of the first semester of your senior year
2. One final transcript showing completion of the final semester of senior year and verifying graduation date - SAT or ACT Test Scores
- English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math Test (ELM) Scores
For test registration deadlines, administration dates, locations and exemption information, go to the CSUN Testing Center. Online registration is available.
Note: To enroll in the Fall 2010 semester, you must take EPT and ELM on or before the June 19, 2010 test administration date unless you are exempt. Because of heavy demand and limited seating, you should sign up for the tests much earlier than the June deadline. - $55 Application Fee or apply for the Application Fee Waiver form
Send required items to: California State University, Northridge; Admissions and Records; 18111 Nordhoff Street; Northridge, CA 91330-8207.
To check the status of your CSUN application and view a list of missing items online, follow these steps:
- Using Internet Explorer browser version 6.0 or higher, log into myNorthridge at www.csun.edu with your CSUN User ID and Password.
- Then select My Path to Graduation >View Application Status >Detail
Note: Once you have been admitted as a first-time freshman for Fall 2010, you must electronically submit your Intent to Register no later than 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010. See I Have Been Admitted.