Division of Student Affairs Web-One Update
On May 29, 2013, all of the department home pages under the Division of Student Affairs will have a fresh new look. You will still be able to visit each department's website address, but you will notice a new "front door" — a home page with layout and design upgrades.
In keeping with President Dianne F. Harrison's goal to "create consistent and engaging communications," the home page upgrade meets the university's Web-One standards and is part of ongoing efforts to improve Web accessibility, navigation and consistency throughout the Division of Student Affairs.
Soon after the May 29 launch of the new home pages, each Student Affairs department will undergo a full-scale website redesign, so that all of the subpages will match the look and layout of the home pages.
The upgraded websites will launch individually over the coming months. More information will be posted here once the launch dates are finalized.
Proposition 30 2012-2013 CSU Tuition Fee Adjustment
Dear Student,
The Proposition 30 ballot initiative was approved by voters in the November 6, 2012 election. As a result, the California State University will implement the tuition fee contingency plan as previously approved by the Board of Trustees. The California State University will roll back tuition fees to 2011-12 fee levels, retroactive to the fall 2012 term. For further information regarding tuition fees, please visit the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/budget/.
The applicable reduction in tuition and graduate business professional fees for fall 2012 will be calculated and a credit will be posted to your account no later than December 14, 2012. The credit may be applied to any balances due on your account. Any credit remaining as a result of this adjustment will be refunded to you.
The fastest, most convenient way to receive your refund is through our direct deposit program. We highly encourage you to enroll in the direct deposit program if you have not already done so. Enrollment instructions for direct deposit can be found at: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ucs/docs/erefund.pdf.
Any applicable financial aid adjustment for 2012-13 will be reflected on your student award no later than December 14, 2012. Depending on the details of an individual's financial aid package, the fee reduction may be matched by an equal reduction in a financial aid grant, in which case no refund will be due to the student. You may receive further communication regarding your specific financial aid status from the Financial Aid office: http://www.csun.edu/financialaid/basics/affects_prop30.php.
Please be sure to regularly monitor your self-service account in the myNorthridge Portal for the fee adjustments.
If you have any questions regarding your student account, please contact Student Accounting at phone number (818) 677-8000, option 2 or email University_Cash_Services@csun.edu.
Sincerely,
Harry Hellenbrand
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
William Watkins
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Online Classes Explained
Did you know there is more than one kind of online class at Northridge? Here are the three types:
- Fully online classes (OF)
All class sessions and exams are online; there are no campus meetings.
- Campus online classes (OC)
Most class sessions are online. Face-to-face meetings may include orientation, special in-class presentations, exams or other in-class proofs of competency.
- Hybrid class (OH)
Class sessions take place both on campus and online. Typically, classes meet half online and half on campus.
How will you know what kind of online class you are signing up for? Do an online class search, pick the class you want and select “Detail.” Under the “Notes” section will be a description.
Important Fee Information
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees.
Welcome to the new myNorthridge portal!
Based on feedback from students just like you, the portal team has made updates and changes to the content and look of your portal. Now the site features easier tab navigation, quick links, personalization, customization and a mobile site. To discover all of the new features and how to optimize your use of the portal, click on "Help" in the upper right hand corner of this page and select the "Portal Help Guide". For any additional feedback please see the "Was this page helpful?" button at the bottom of each page of the portal. This information will go directly to the portal team to assist in determining upcoming enhancements.
Sign up for eRefund Today
Stop waiting for your check from CSUN to be delivered in the mail! Sign up for eRefund for electronic deposit. You can download more specific information on how to get started.
National Registration Voter Card
The Secretary of State's office has made it easy for students to register to vote in California.
Career and Academic Pathways (CAP)
The Career and Academic Pathways (CAP) website is a brand-new Web tool that helps you choose a major or program, plan a career or locate opportunities for personal and professional growth based on your interests, values and skills.
On the website you'll find cyber mentors who can answer your questions, descriptions of over 200 occupations as well as listings for internships, jobs and online workshops for resume writing and job interview tips and. When you visit, don't forget to complete the survey on the homepage.
New Policy for Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam
The Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) policy has recently changed.
Effective immediately, all students who will attain 75 units must promptly take the WPE.
If you will have 75 or more units by the end of spring or summer 2012, you must take the WPE or a hold will be placed on your spring 2013 registration.
Upcoming 2012 test dates are: March 3, April 28, May 26, June 23, and July 28.
To sign up for a test, fill out the registration form, and submit it with payment to University Cash Services. Enrollment for testing ends one week before each test date or earlier if you plan to make a payment by mail.
We advise you to sign up for the test as soon as possible. Attendance for each test date will be capped at 2,000, and we expect seats to fill up quickly.
Note that you must take the test for it to count as an attempt. Paying the fee and not showing up is insufficient. For more information, visit the testing website.
CSUN Gmail changes
Starting Aug. 22, 2011, you will see the following changes in your CSUN Gmail and Google calendar:
- A new, cleaner look for your calendar
- The ability to sign into your CSUN Gmail at mail.google.com
- Options to prioritize messages in your inbox, including "Classic," "Important First," "Unread First," "Starred First" or "Priority Inbox"
To view these changes, you may be asked to agree to Google's terms of service.
Please note: If you have more than one Google account and want to sign into your CSUN Gmail at the same time, you must first enable multiple sign-in. For instructions, visit "Using Multiple Accounts" in the Google Help Center.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Center by phone at (818) 677-1400 or online at techsupport.csun.edu.
New Portal Features
On Oct. 11, 2011 we added more of the myNorthridge Portal features you love:
- A bolder look for the navigation bar
- Rollover instructions for adding or deleting content
- More quick-link buttons
- Bright red hyperlinks To preview, check out www.csun.edu/mynorthridge.
Check for future updates in "My Announcements," under the "New Resources" category, on the portal home page. Notifications of rollouts will be posted on the second Wednesday of each month.
As always, we appreciate your feedback. If you would like to comment, go to the "Was this page helpful?" box on the bottom left corner of each portal tab.
Portal customization issue
Due to a technical issue, the following portal features currently cannot be deleted or moved -
- Enroll in Classes
- Academics Quick Links
- Chart my Academic Progress
- Services Quick Links
- Student Services
- Activities Quick Links
- Campus Activities
- Financial Matters Quick Links
- Financial Aid Essentials
You will receive an announcement when these features are available for customization again.