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Liberal Studies Program

Liberal Studies Options

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Special Notice: State Budget Furlough Days

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Events

  • Liberal Studies Calendar At-A-Glance
  • Join us for the Liberal Studies Student Success Workshops. These workshops will provide students with information and strategies to use to realize their graduation dreams. For more information, please click here.
  • Are you looking for a new major where you'll have the flexibility to explore a variety of subjects? Come and learn about the Liberal Studies General Studies Option designed for students who want to have a broad Liberal Arts degree. The informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Sierra Hall (SH) 184. For more information, please click here.

Announcements

  • Starting January 2009
    Liberal Studies Program new office hours:
    • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Extended hours 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      Wednesday only
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Graduation Questions

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How do I apply for graduation

There is a 3-step process to apply for graduation for ALL Liberal Studies Options.

  1. Make an advisement appointment to apply for graduation at least ONE YEAR in advance of your anticipated date of graduation by calling: (818) 677-3300. At least one semester of work must be completed in residence at Cal State Northridge before a Graduation Evaluation can be prepared. In order to receive a Graduation Evaluation prior to registration for your final semester, you must file before the application deadline. Consult the current Schedule of Classes for specific application deadline dates.
  2. After making an advisement appointment, you must complete your "MAP" (My Academic Planner) and take a printed copy to your appointment. You will need your MAP to apply for graduation. For instruction on using the MAP, please review the following website: http://www.csun.edu/anr/degreeprogress/map.html
  3. At your appointment, an advisor will update your advisement form, review a preliminary graduation worksheet, and sign your completed Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma form. Students will submit their completed Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma form along with any necessary attachments, and the $47 application fee to Admissions and Records in the Bayramian Hall BEFORE the a11/2/09 Classes for specific deadline dates.

*The Application for Bachelor's Degree and Diploma will be valid for 10 business days once it is signed and dated by a Liberal Studies Advisor.

What are the requirements for graduating with honors?

To receive honors at graduation, a student must:

  • Complete a minimum of 45 units of work in letter-graded courses at CSUN;
  • Earn a CSUN GPA of 3.50 or above;
  • Earn the following GPA in all undergraduate courses, including transfer work:
    • Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 3.90 or above
    • Magna Cum Laude: GPA of 3.75 to 3.89
    • Cum Laude: GPA of 3.50 to 3.74

For instructions on how to calculate your GPA, please visit the Liberal Studies website at http://www.csun.edu/liberalstudies/calculate_gpa.pdf

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I am graduating soon. Who do I contact to find out about commencement?

Students may contact Office of Student Development and International Programs at (818) 677-2393 or visit http://www.csun.edu/commencement/ for Commencement and Honors Convocation information. Please note: Liberal Studies majors participate in the College of Humanities commencement ceremony.