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Student Life

Where You Belong: Student Life at CSUN

Whether you’re looking to join a student club and take part in activities outside of the classroom or if you're just looking for someone who you can connect with, you can find it here.

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Success Stories
CSUN students and alumni use their talent and world-class education to lead, innovate and advance the public good. Read their stories and imagine your own success.
CSUN alum Mark Edward Harris

My time at CSUN laid the groundwork for what I have been doing for the past four decades.

Mark Edward Harris B.A. ’81, History

CSUN Alumnus Bridget Ho

My biggest lessons came from moments when things went wrong, those moments are where real growth happens.

Bridget Ho B.A. ’19, Cinema and Television Arts

Samantha and Mark Sirota

Because of CSUN, I know I can accomplish what I put my mind to.

Samantha and Mark Sirota B.A. ’08, Art

Jonathan Gonzalez and Camilla Rambaldi

Why CSUN? Because it was the perfect transition for me coming out of a wonderful community college.

Jonathan Gonzalez B.A. ’13, Journalism & Camilla Rambaldi B.A. ’13, Journalism

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

At CSUN I developed the skills and passion for biomedical research... I am forever proud and thankful to be a Matador alumnus!

Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology

CSUN Alumnus Cole Wakim

CSUN engineering was very hands-on, teaching me things applicable not only in the real world, but in my racing career.

Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering

CSUN alum Jenée Ornelas seen on campus.

I learned a lot about myself at CSUN, academically and personally.

Jenée Ornelas B.A. ’19, Early Childhood Development

CSUN Alumnus Jason June

CSUN taught me there isn’t one way to be a student.

Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature

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September 9, 2026

After He Found Community at CSUN, an Alum’s Family Gives for Math Research 

Alumnus Jacob King's family created an endowment to support the department where their son found support and ...

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September 9, 2026

Predictions of Hollywood’s Demise are Premature, CSUN Film Prof Says

For years, pundits have been ringing the death knell for Hollywood, claiming that the movie industry is on it...

CSUN President Erika D. Beck stands with a group of students who are holding CSUN signs.

September 8, 2026

A Campus Tradition Serves Up a Warm Welcome: President’s Picnic 2026

CSUN President Erika D. Beck, faculty and staff volunteers kicked off the new academic year September 3 with ...

CSUN Events

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Sep 10

Thursday Thrift: Back to School

Time: 9:30 am — 1:30 pm
Location: Bayramian Hall Lawn

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Sep 11

Matador Movie Night

Time: 6:00 pm — 11:00 pm
Location: Matador Square

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Sep 14

Movement Monday: Free Play

Time: 11:00 am — 4:00 pm
Location: Library Lawn

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