To get the most out of the Degree Planning Tools, we recommend using them in the order shown below before meeting with your academic advisor each semester.
If you are a new student, your advisor will help you use the tools. Whether you’re a new or continuing student, always talk with your advisor before finalizing any decisions related to your major or graduate program.
What courses are required for my bachelor’s degree?
Each major has a Degree Road Map, a suggested sequence of required General Education (GE) and major courses to earn the bachelor’s degree.
Maps are available for freshmen (4-year plans), transfer students (2-year plans), and students who have completed an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T and AS-T) from a California community college.
You can be confident knowing that your degree requirements for the catalog year in which you selected your major will not change.
Find the map for your plan and major on the CSUN University Catalog Degree Road Maps landing page. No login is required.
Which GE and major requirements do I still need to complete?
How long will it take to complete my degree?
With DPR/Planner you’ll check your progress and make a semester-by-semester plan to meet remaining degree requirements.
*At this time, DPR Planner is available to undergraduate students only, but the Audit is available to graduate students as well.
Use DPR/Planner to prepare for meetings with your undergraduate or graduate academic advisor.
Log in to the CSUN Portal from the CSUN home page with your CSUN user ID and password. From the top Academics menu, select Advising & Degree Planning.
These resources will help you become a pro at using DPR/Planner.
DPR Audit – A snapshot of your progress
DPR Planner – Drag and drop courses to make your plan
Step-by-step instructions with screen shots:
Please see the FAQs on this page.
That depends on the courses you’re asking about—GE or your major:
Whom should I contact about technical problems running a DPR Report?
If you are having technical problems running a DPR, please complete a DPR Review Request.
When you apply for bachelor's degree graduation, you will receive a special DPR audit clearly labeled Graduation Evaluation. It will list any remaining requirements for degree completion.
For assistance, see Graduation FAQs or contact Undergraduate Degree Services at uds@csun.edu.
No, the DPR audit is not a transcript. It is not intended to report your achievement to outside parties. It cannot be released to a third party without your written consent.
The DPR/Planner tool does not show academic standing (i.e., good, on notice or disqualified) and might not reflect your most recent GPA. To view your current GPA, log in to the CSUN Portal, select Academics in the top menu, then Advising & Degree Planning, and lastly View Unofficial Transcripts.
How can I arrange the classes I want into a workable schedule?
Once you’ve identified classes for the coming term, use Registration Planner to create your preferred schedule.
*Registration Planner does not enroll you in classes. You must finish by adding the classes in your cart.
Registration Planner is easily accessible in the CSUN mobile app!
Direct link: Registration Planner (login required)
These resources will help you become a pro at using Registration Planner.
Registration Planner Quick Start
Step-by-step instructions with screen shots:
Questions about any of the Degree Planning Tools? The FAQs below will direct you to the right office, person or website.
Your academic advisor is your ally in planning and completing your degree. If you’re a new student, your advisor will help you use the Degree Planning Tools and explain the placement of courses in your Degree Progress Report (DPR). Whether you’re a new or continuing student, always talk with your advisor before finalizing any decisions related to your major.
Before you sign up for a class at another school, make sure the course is transferrable! Read more about transferring GE and major courses to CSUN at Transfer Course Information.
The answer depends on the courses you’re asking about—GE or your major:
If you are having technical problems running a DPR report, please complete a DPR Review Request.
When you apply for graduation, you will receive a special DPR audit clearly labeled Graduation Evaluation. It will list any remaining requirements for degree completion.
For assistance, refer to Graduation FAQs or contact Undergraduate Degree Services at .
No, the DPR audit is not a transcript. It is not intended to report your achievement to outside parties. It cannot be released to a third party without your written consent.
The DPR/Planner tool does not show academic standing (i.e., good, probationary, disqualified) and might not reflect your most recent GPA. Refer to the next FAQ.
Although your DPR shows your Grade Point Average (GPA), it might not reflect your most recent GPA. To view your current GPA, log in to the CSUN Portal, select Academics in the top menu, then Advising & Degree Planning, and lastly View Unofficial Transcripts.
To request a change of major or minor for a bachelor’s degree, please see:
To change a graduate program degree objective, please see: Change of Objective, University Catalog
If you are eligible to enroll in classes, you can use Registration Planner several weeks before and after your enrollment appointment. The link is always available in the CSUN Portal, so you can view which semesters are open.
Helpful: Registration Planner FAQs
Unsure of your degree and career goals? CSUN is here to help!
CSUN University Catalog - Explore majors , minors and graduate programs.
CSUN Career Center – Find assistance and tools for:
Freshmen with the Exploratory Major:
Best wishes for exploring and finding your career path!
