California State University, Northridge

Orientation Programs

Orientation is designed for ALL NEW STUDENTS regardless of whether you have just graduated from high school, are transferring from another college, are returning to university life after a few years away, or sending your student off to college... We want to provide you with pertinent information and support services available to assist you in making your time with Cal State Northridge enjoyable and successful. Attendance at a campus orientation is one of the most critical factors in your future success at college. In fact, research shows students are 70%-80% less likely to leave college within the first year after having attended an orientation. We want to do all we can to help you as you begin your college experience. A goal of the summer orientation staff is that you feel welcome at Cal State Northridge and leave our university orientation program with all your questions answered. We look forward to meeting you in August.

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Freshman Orientation

Attendance at a one-day Orientation session is required of all first-time-freshmen. Your preassigned date will be mailed to you after you are admitted into Cal State Northridge. At Orientation you will meet some of your future friends and classmates, find your way around campus and discover all that is available to you from classrooms to clubs and other campus services.
Fee: $50.00

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Transfer Orientation

As a transferring student, we realize that many of you are already familiar with a university environment but may still have specific questions about Cal State Northridge. We have tailored our program to meet your needs. A solid transition is important to continuing a successful collegiate career. Attendance at orientation is strongly encouraged for all transfer students.
Fee: $25.00

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Parent Orientation

The next few years will be full of excitement, anziety and challenges not only for your college student but for you as a parent or guardian. Whether your student is commuting or living on campus, whether you live in a small town or a large city, or whether this is your first or last student off to college, this program will provide valuable information that will aid in your transition into the Cal State Northridge community. We believe that a partnership involving students, parents and the unviersity is the best support system to encourage student success.
Fee: No cost.

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California State University, Northridge
Office of Student Development and International Programs
18111 Nordoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8261
Phone: (818) 677-2393
FAX: (818) 677-4596
Email: Shelly.Smith@csun.edu

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WebMaster: Brian Hoffman email: Brian.Hoffman@email.csun.edu
Last Updated: August 25, 1996