How-To Guides

 

CSUN Portal & SOLAR Student Center Guides

If you are new to CSUN or just want to learn more about navigating the CSUN Portal and SOLAR Student Center, these How-To Guides are for you!

Besides providing step-by-step, illustrated instructions to help you carry out common transactions in the online SOLAR self-service system, each guide highlights information and tips (e.g., enrollment requirements, deadlines, precautions) related to the transaction you want to complete. You’ll not only avoid common pitfalls but become an expert CSUN Portal user!

CSUN Portal Login

Access the CSUN Portal by choosing “MyCSUN” from the top main navigation on the CSUN home page or any other new CSUN webpage.

Academics & Degree Progress

• Apply Online for Bachelor's Graduation (OGA)
• Change Major or Minor Online
• Degree Progress Report and Planner
• Find Textbooks in Class Search
• View My Class Schedule
• View My Final Exam Schedule

Class Registration

• Add Classes
• Class Search
• Drop or Swap a Class
• Enroll in a CSU Fully Online Course
• Enroll in Summer Classes
• Registration Planner
• Update Dependent Information for Priority Registration
• View Registration Holds
• Wait-List for Closed Classes

CSUN Portal & Checklist

• About the CSUN Portal
• Activate CSUN User ID and Password
• Intent to Enroll
• My CSUN Portal Checklist
• Upload International Documents

Financial Accounts & Payments

• View Financial Account Information

Legal Matters

• Access Title IX Training

Records, Grades & Transcripts

• Change Grading Basis Online
• Order Transcripts Online
• Records Release Authorization
• Update Personal Information
• View and Accept a Grade of Incomplete Contract
• View Withdrawal or Repeat Unit Counts

Veterans

• Certify Veterans Education Benefits

Additional Tutorials & Resources

• Financial Aid & Scholarships Guides & Tutorials

• Graduate Student Tutorials & Guidelines

• Student Financial Account Tutorials. Also refer to "Financial Accounts & Payments" below.