Building an Equity-Rich Culture at CSUN

The Office of Student Success at California State University Northridge envisions a campus where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is embraced, and barriers to success are dismantled. We champion high-impact practices and cultivate a culture of empowerment and holistic development, ensuring every student has the resource, support, and opportunities to thrive academically, grow personally, and pursue their goals beyond the classroom.

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What We Do

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Summer Pathways

Laying the foundation for your college success before your first year here at CSUN. Experiences feature informative workshops to empower students with university resources, campus connections, and a sense of belonging.

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First Year Programs

For all new students, Academic First Year Experiences offers courses to support transition to CSUN. We focus on guiding and supporting students on how to make the most of opportunities to build community.

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Academic Support

The Learning Resource Center is a hub for students to find academic support and general college knowledge through tutoring, supplemental instruction (SI), and interactive workshops. CSUN Faculty can also partner with the LRC to develop student-centered assignments.

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Wrap-Around Support

CSUN supports students beyond the classroom. The Office of Student Success will connect students with the services they need to thrive.

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Peer-to-Peer Support

CSUN students are inspiring and can help you navigate the campus. Learn more about our many student-facing advice, mentoring, and navigation programming.

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Success Initiatives

The Office of Student Success partners with cross-divisional teams to advance key initiatives in support of our diverse student populations.

Turning Insight into Action

Our aspirational goals are shaped by disaggregated data and driven by a commitment to inclusive success. 
Explore Our Featured Reports

1100+ students served

through summer pathway programming since 2021

2000+ annual number of students

enrolled in freshmen/transfer seminars

13,773 total number of new students matched

to current CSUN students for transitional support


Upcoming OSS Events

Mar 27
Artificial Intelligence Day
Details TBD

Office of Student Success

(OSS)

Valera Hall 280
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8470

  • Phone: (818) 677-3200
  • Fax: (818) 677-5500

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