First Time Freshman

New Student Orientation is a mandatory full-day event that the University sets aside to prepare all of its new students into the academic, social, and cultural climate of California State University, Northridge. New Student Orientation offers new students a day full of great information on the resources and opportunities CSUN has to offer. Students will be advised on appropriate steps needed in order to achieve academic success. Students will also get an opportunity to meet their peers, both fellow new students and continuing CSUN students, who will offer assistance and suggestions to ensure a smooth transition into CSUN.

Each day of Orientation is designed for a specific college of the University. A professional staff member from your college will advise the students on their first college-year experience. Another big advantage of attending Orientation will be that students will meet fellow students in the same major, whom they are likely to take classes with. Orientation provides students with the opportunity to connect with the Universities Administration, Faculty, Staff and most important its students.

Please visit us the New Student Orientation website at http://www.csun.edu/nso/ should you have any questions. The website is a valuable tool that will assist you in your transition to the University and is a reference that can be used throughout your career at CSUN.