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Class Search

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Class Search

This is a tutorial only. No login is required.

Introduction

Cal State Northridge students, as well as the general public, can search and browse the Schedule of Classes using Class Search at any time.

Class Search allows students and guests to:

Class Search has three main parts:

  1. Search page to enter your selection criteria
  2. Course Results page to view courses matching your criteria
  3. Class Details page to view specific section requirements and class notes

For a list of compatible Web browsers and versions, see SOLAR Web Browser Certifications.

Step 1

Ways to access Class Search from the CSUN home page at www.csun.edu:

1. If you have a CSUN account, log into myNorthridge with your CSUN User ID and Password.

  • Students: On the myNorthridge Academics tab in the Quick Links box, select the Search for Classes icon.
  • Faculty or Staff: Click Class Search in the Student Administration box.

2. If you are a guest, click the Class Search link from the Quick Links drop down menu and click "Go." No login is required.

Access Class Search directly at www.csun.edu/class-search.

Screen shot of the CSUN Home Page and Portal Login

Step 2

The Class Search page displays four fields:

  1. *Term
  2. *Session
  3. Subject/Department
  4. Additional Category

In addition to the required fields, you must also select a Subject or Additional Category or both.

 

*Required field

Screen shot of the SOLAR Class Search

Step 3

From the required *Term drop down menu, select a term.

You can view a "tentative" Schedule of Classes several months before a term begins. By the time registration begins, the schedule is firm and further changes are limited.

Screen shot of the Class Search Term field

Step 4

From the required *Session drop down menu, select a session:

  • Select Regular to view courses for matriculated CSUN students and non-matriculated Open University students.
  • Select The Tseng College - Credit to view credit courses in degree and certificate programs offered through extension.
  • Select The Tseng College - Non Credit to view extension courses available for Continuing Education Units or no credit.
Screen shot of the Class Search Session field

Step 5

To view all courses offered by a department for the selected term, choose a subject from the Subject/Department drop down menu.

We've selected Biology (BIOL) in this example.

Step 6

You can further narrow your search by selecting an Additional Category:

  • Accelerated and PACE
  • Community Service Learning
  • Developmental Math
  • Developmental Reading
  • Developmental Writing
  • Experimental & Selected Topics
  • Freshman Connection
  • Freshman Reading & Writing
  • GE Plan C
  • GE Plan R
  • Online*
  • UNIV 60 - Supplemental Instruction

*To view courses in all departments for an Additional Category, leave the Subject/Department blank.

Click Quick Search to view results.

Step 7

The Search Results page displays the Course List.

An icon legend explains features and navigation.

If the Show Open Classes Only box is checked, the Course List displays only those class sections that are available for enrollment.

If the Show Open Classes Only box is unchecked, the Course List displays all scheduled sections, including closed (full) and canceled classes.

Step 8

expand iconClick the Expand Icon to view the Class Section List for a course.

Class Section List Features:

  1. Detail Icon
  2. Session
  3. Section Number
  4. Online Course Type (not shown)
  5. Textbooks (icon button)
  6. Class Number
  7. Seats Available
  8. Enrollment Status
  9. Component Type
  10. Location (campus map)
  11. Days
  12. Time
  13. Instructor
  14. Consent

Note:  To sort a column, click its heading.

 

details iconClick the Detail icon to view class section specific information.

printer iconTo print, click the Print This Page icon.

Screen shot showing Class Section List results.

Step 9

The Class Detail page displays. Class Detail Features:

  1. Textbooks (link)
  2. Class Information
  3. Meeting Information
  4. Final Exam
  5. Enrollment Information
  6. Notes*
  7. Course Information*

*Check Class Notes and the Course Description for course requisites. Is concurrent enrollment in another course required?

To start a new search, click Return to go back to the previous page, and then click the Reset button.

Screen shot showing the Class Detail page.