Kinesiology

Advisement

The Kinesiology and Athletic Training faculty are here to assist you in the pursuit of your academic goals. Your success depends upon your commitment, responsibility, and dedication to taking the appropriate steps toward these goals. A sound academic plan is a great first step.

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Advisement Video Tutorials

Click here to visit our YouTube Channel, which contains several videos on academic advising.

Advising General Information

Kinesiology Academic Advisors

Rocio Rosales
Undergraduate Advisor
Redwood Hall, 250A
(818) 677-6310
Office Hours

Patricia Garcia-Ramirez
Undergraduate Advisor
Redwood Hall, 255
(818) 677-7570

The Kinesiology Academic Advisor is available for advising in the following situations:
  • Athletic Training and Kinesiology freshmen
  • Athletic Training and Kinesiology transfer students during their first semester
  • Athletic Training and Kinesiology students on probation
  • Questions about general education
  • Prospective CSUN Athletic Training or Kinesiology students

Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Dr. Shane Stecyk
Email
Phone: 818-677-4738
Office location: RE 283
Office Hours

The Kinesiology Undergraduate Program Coordinator is available for advising in the following situations:

  • Kinesiology students without a declared option (except freshmen and first-semester transfers)
  • AT or Kinesiology students who want information about and/or assistance with changing majors or options within Kinesiology
  • Approval for non-option specific substitutions (e.g. prerequisite science and math, lower division core, and upper division core)
  • Final approval and processing of option-specific substitutions (see option OR Athletic Training advisor first)
  • Final approval and signature on graduation paperwork (see option OR Athletic Training advisor first)
  • General academic advice, including questions about major course requirements and degree planning (see option OR Athletic Training advisor first)

Kinesiology Option & Athletic Training Advisors

Click here to view the list of advisors and click here for faculty's office hours.

The Kinesiology Option and Athletic Training Advisors** are available for advising in the following situations:

  • General academic advice, including questions about major course requirements and degree planning
  • Initial approval for option-specific substitutions
  • Initial approval and signature on graduation paperwork

Avoid Learned Helplessness

There are many resources available to help you find answers to many of your questions. Please see the links below.

** General career and graduate school mentoring can be sought from any Kinesiology faculty member.

Mandatory Group Advising

 Most Current MAG Sessions

MAG Sessions' Slides

Each major and option within the Department of Kinesiology has different advising policies and requirements. Please see the KIN advising policies or AT advising policies to determine your specific advising requirements.

 All first-year freshmen should complete their advising requirement by attending a special freshman workshop led by the Kinesiology Academic Advisor, Rocio Rosales.

Questions? Contact your assigned advisor.

Continuing Students Advising

Mandatory advising guidelines vary for the different majors and options within the Kinesiology Department. Please visit the links below for specific advising policies based on your major and option.

New Students Mandatory Advising

All students must do the following*:

  1. Intent to register: Deadline is May 1st
  2. Title 9 training: Must be completed before registering for Fall Semester

* Both of these can be found on your "checklist" (CSUN Portal).

First Semester Freshmen (summer advising for the fall semester)

  • All first-year freshman students must seek advisement through the Matador Advising Hub. Their phone number is 818-677-2900. Please call them to schedule an appointment. Their website is https://www.csun.edu/thehub

First Semester Transfer Students (summer advising for the fall semester)

 

Applying for Graduation

Students can now apply online through Admissions and Records.

However, we strongly suggest you complete steps 1-5 below prior to applying through Admissions and Records.

  1. Identify your option advisor by clicking here;
  2. Obtain a current electronic copy of your DPR in PDF format that reflects the year you first declared Kinesiology as your major;
  3. Obtain and complete your Kinesiology evaluation form
    1. Scroll down this page and select the form that corresponds to your kinesiology option & catalog year;
  4. Send your advisor an email and include a copy of your current DPR (PDF format) and your Kinesiology Option Evaluation Form (PDF format) as complete as possible (make sure you use the one that is for your option and your catalog year). If changes are required, your advisor will let you know. If your form is complete, your advisor will email you the signed form;
  5. Once the Kinesiology Evaluation Form is signed by your advisor, go to this website and upload the form.

If your application is late, a $10 late fee will be assessed. Applying late may also prevent you from receiving graduating senior priority registration during your last semester. If you do not get priority registration for your last semester, the Department of Kinesiology cannot guarantee your enrollment in the courses you need to graduate on time.

Please refer to the Kinesiology Graduation Application Process form below for detailed application instructions specific to the Department of Kinesiology.

GRADUATION EVALUATION FORMS

KIN Major Requirement Forms

KIN Major Requirements Form

ATT Major Requirements Form

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