As a tax-exempt organization, the University Student Union (USU) must make the appropriate organizational documents available for inspection online or for copying at the corporation's administrative office during normal business hours. We have made our best effort to ensure that the documents posted on the Web site are the most recent versions of the USU's financial statements and disclosure documents. Links to pages containing this information have been provided below.
Documents and Disclosures
Student Fees
The University Student Union (USU) at CSUN includes the Student Recreation Center, Oasis Wellness Center, Pride Center (LGBTQ+), Veterans Resource Center, Games Room, Computer Lab, USU Events, Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, the Northridge Center and the East Conference Center. The USU fosters the achievement of students’ educational goals by facilitating a strong connection between students and the University community.
The University Student Union is committed to optimizing the student experience at CSUN by engaging them through events, recreation, wellness, employment and volunteer opportunities. At the USU, students will find dining options, operated by The University Corporation (another campus auxiliary organization) including Subway, the Pub Sports Grill, Freudian Sip coffee shop, Shake Smart, and the Mercado convenience store, as well as ATMs, the A.S. Ticket Office, free printing, and a wide range of meeting and study spaces.
The following student services are also located in the University Student Union: Associated Students (A.S.), DREAM Center, Office of Student Development (OSID), Matador Involvement Center (MIC) and the International & Exchange Student Center (IESC).
Each CSUN student pays a student union fee of $306 per semester and $176 each summer to support the many programs and services provided to students. The USU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a student-led board of directors. Students cannot opt out of the student union fee.
Corporate Documents
Annual Operating Budget
Annual Report
Audit Report
2018–2019 Audited Financial Statements
2017–2018 Audited Financial Statements
2016–2017 Audited Financial Statements
2015–2016 Audited Financial Statements
2014–2015 Audited Financial Statements
2013–2014 Audited Financial Statements
2012–2013 Audited Financial Statements
2011–2012 Audited Financial Statements
2010–2011 Audited Financial Statements
2009–2010 Audited Financial Statements
Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
Form 990T Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return
Form 199 California Exempt Organization Annual Information Return
Board of Directors Agendas and Minutes
Adopts policies, oversees financial matters, facilitates programs, and maintains buildings and facilities. Take a seat on the Board and be one of ten student leaders who serve in the best interest of the CSUN student body.
Board of Directors Committees
Policies and Procedures
Fiscal
Board of Directors Scholarship Policy
Cash & Equipment Donation Policy
Check Signature and Electronic Payment Authorization Policy
Collections and Bad Debt
Contracts Policy
Corporate Credit Card Policy
Fixed Asset & Leasehold Improvement Policy
General Change Fund Policy
Hospitality Policy & Procedure
HRMS Policies & Procedures
Investment Policy
Petty Cash Policy
Purchasing Policy
Risk Management Policy
Risk Management ID Assessment
SRC Refund & Cancellation Policy & Procedure
Travel Policy
USU Cash Flow Management Policy
USU Reserves Policy and Procedure
Unrelated Business Income Policy
Facilities & Commercial Services
Alcohol Service Policy
Amplified Sound Policy
Computer Lab Use Policy
Dance Policy and Operational Procedures
Food & Beverage Policy
Lost and Found Procedure
Oasis Membership and Facility Access Policy
Promotions & Publicity Posting Policy
Reservation & Event Services Facility Use Policy & Procedures
Reservation & Event Services Fee Waiver
Reservation Co-sponsorship Policy
Reservation Priority Policy
Room Rental Changes and Payment Schedule Policy and Procedure
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Membership and Facility Access Policy
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Membership Plan and Procedures
Sublease Verification Procedure
Surveillance System Policy
Vehicle & Cart Safety & Operating Procedures
Personnel
Bonus Policy — Amended — Regular Employees
Bonus Policy — Student Assistant Employees
Business Ethics and Conduct Policy
Catastrophic Leave Policy
Catastrophic Leave Donation Form
Classification & Compensation Administrative Plan Guide for Regular Positions
Educational Enhancement Policy
Emergency Appointments Policy
Employment Eligibility Policy
General Salary and Merit Increases for Regular Employees
Graduate Assistantship Program Benefits Policy
Holiday Pay
HR Related Items Requiring Approval
Board of Directors Approval Requirements for Human Resources Actions
Meeting Rate of Pay for Group Exercise Instructors
Pension Plan Amendment
Relocation Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedure
Retiree Health Benefits Policy
Student Assistant Employee Classification Wage Range
Student Assistant Employee Performance Review
Schedule of Salary Increases - 1st & 2nd Year Regular Employees
Student Assistant Wage Schedule
Temporary Positions Policy
Vacation Policy
Volunteer Policy
Corporate
Board Minutes Updating Procedure
Fusion Technology and CSUN Data Downloads
Legal Issues & Conflict of Interest Policy & Procedure
Meet-Me Conference Calling Procedure
MOU Development and Signature Procedure
Office Supplies Orders
Policy/Procedure Format
Publicizing Agendas & Minutes
Public Records Access Policy and Procedure
Records Retention Procedures
Responding to the Media Procedure
Student Records Administration
Subpoenas Handling Procedures
