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Matador Success and Inclusion Center
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The Matador Success and Inclusion Center (MSIC) – will be a three-story, 32,390 assignable square foot (ASF)/48,404 gross square foot (GSF) new building at Campus Site #130, located along East University Drive (Lindley Avenue) at Vincennes Street, west of Redwood Hall (#16), and east of the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center (#14). The Matador Success and Inclusion Center will house three new campus programs:
Identity-Based Resource Centers (IBRC),
- Ethnic Studies Center for Research, Activism and Community Empowerment (ES for RACE),
- Community & High Impact Practices (CHIP),
Existing Relocated Programs:
- Matador Achievement Center (MAC), which provides academic advising for student-athletes,
- Athletics administration and coaching offices will be relocated to this new facility.
The Matador Success and Inclusion Center is designed to support holistic student success by creating spaces for specific identities and fostering collaboration among diverse groups.
The facility will recognize and leverage the overlap across student communities, encouraging both formal and informal interactions. By offering research and community engagement opportunities, the center aims to provide students with experiences they may not otherwise access. The building name highlights two key campus priorities—success and inclusion—underscoring the interconnectedness of feeling welcomed and thriving academically.
Located near buildings like the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center, the Sustainability Center, the Student Union, and the Valera Basic Needs Suite, the facility reflects the University's commitment to inclusivity, student wellbeing, innovation, and sustainability. This strategic placement reinforces the University's core values while emphasizing equity, belonging, and the contributions of students and departments.
The new facility will feature five Identity-Based Resource Centers, including the Black & African Diaspora Center, Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) Resource Center, Latinx/a/o Resource Center, American Indian Resource Center, and Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) Center. These centers will share an open collaboration area, a peer tutoring space, small meeting rooms, and support spaces. Each center will include office/meeting spaces, open workstations, and a waiting area.
The Ethnic Studies for Research, Activism, and Community Empowerment is being created to support the implementation of AB 1460 by growing, developing, and sustaining ethnic studies and cultivating the current and next generation of ethnic studies scholars and practitioners.
The Community & High Impact Practices Center will consist of three centers sharing an open collaboration space, workspaces for student/research assistants, and office support spaces, including the Centers for Community Engagement and Community Health and Wellbeing, and a new undergraduate research center providing expanded access to research opportunities for students.
The Matador Achievement Center will continue to provide academic advising and support for CSUN's 350 diverse student-athletes, offering one-on-one tutoring, peer learning assistance, team-based learning, and a technology checkout program. The Athletics administration and coaching offices will provide a centralized work environment with private and shared offices, workstations, and hoteling stations, supporting CSUN's commitment to academic achievement, the core of the University’s athletics program.
The new building will be a three-story steel brace frame structure with concrete-filled metal decks. The first floor will house the Identity-Based Resource Centers, Ethnic Studies for Research, Activism, and Community-Based Empowerment Center, and a multipurpose presentation room. The second floor will have the Community and High Impact Practices Center, the Matador Achievement Center, shared conference rooms, and a wellness lactation room. The third floor will house offices for Athletics administration and coaches. Each floor will have a gender-inclusive restroom.
The exterior architectural finish will be smooth plaster on the first floor and vertical metal panels and sunshades on the upper floors. Interior finishes consist of durable terrazzo tile for public spaces, as well as carpet tile for office suites. Ceilings consist of drywall plaster and acoustic paneling.
The building is designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. Additionally, the facility has been designed to achieve a 22% reduction compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) baseline. Other notable sustainability features include protected shaded building entries, ultra-high efficiency glazing to minimize solar heat gain, a zoned HVAC system with occupancy sensors to support partitioning and partial loads during off-hours use, energy-efficient lighting and control systems used in conjunction with natural lighting, drought tolerant landscape, and a water-efficient irrigation system with weather data overrides. The building will also utilize photovoltaic power from the campus's newest large-scale photovoltaic installation.
Occupants
The Matador Success and Inclusion Center will house three new campus programs:
- Identity-Based Resource Centers (IBRC),
- Ethnic Studies Center for Research, Activism and Community Empowerment (ES for RACE),
- Community & High Impact Practices (CHIP),
- Existing Relocated Programs:
- Matador Achievement Center (MAC), which provides academic advising for student-athletes,
- Athletics administration and coaching offices will be relocated to this new facility.
Building Information
| Gross Building Area | 48,404 square feet |
| Assignable Building Area (CSU) | 32,390 square feet |
| Net Usable Building Area (FICM) | 41,630 square feet |
| Efficiency (CSU) | 67% |
| Efficiency (FICM) | 86% |
Funding
The project will be funded through multiple sources including campus designated capital reserves of approximately $48.2 million, CSUN auxiliary contributions of $3 million, private donations of $6 million, and a $4.5 million loan from the California State University, Northridge Foundation.
The California State University, Northridge Foundation Board of Directors has recently implemented a mission-based investment policy wherein a portion of its fixed income investments may be dedicated to campus priority projects. This source of funding for the project will be in the form of a $4.5 million loan from the Foundation, a recognized auxiliary organization in good standing, to the University. The loan, which requires approval by the Board of Trustees as provided in the accompanying resolution, will be fully amortized over 10 years at a fixed interest rate of 4.00%, with an option to prepay without penalty.
Schedule
| Preliminary Plans Completed | March 2025 |
| Working Drawings Completed | July 2025 |
| Construction Start | November 2025 |
| Occupancy | June 2027 |
Design-Builder
Design-Build Contractor: DPR Construction
Project Architect: Steinberg Hart
CEQA
This project was included in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) prepared for the CSUN Master Plan Revision, which was certified by the Board of Trustees in March 2006. The University completed a Finding of Consistency Report in March 2024 for this project, which concluded that this project would have no new significant environmental impacts beyond those identified in the 2006 FEIR. The Finding of Consistency has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines § 15168).
For the Master Plan click here.
Sustainability
The building is designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. Additionally, the facility has been designed to achieve a 22% reduction compared to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) baseline. Other notable sustainability features include protected shaded building entries, ultra-high efficiency glazing to minimize solar heat gain, a zoned HVAC system with occupancy sensors to support partitioning and partial loads during off-hours use, energy-efficient lighting and control systems used in conjunction with natural lighting, drought tolerant landscape, and a water-efficient irrigation system with weather data overrides. The building will also utilize photovoltaic power from the campus's newest large-scale photovoltaic installation.
The Valera NEST
COMING 2025–2026*
This renovated space will address basic needs, promoting synergy, collaboration and partnership between various campus resources while normalizing the experience of students who seek supportive resources.
The Valera NEST Construction Updates
CSUN Food Pantry
- Food and toiletries, dry goods, produce and refrigerated food
- Food assistance programs (i.e. CalFresh)
Cold Food Lockers
Storage for:
- Food pantry orders after pickup
- Meals for eating while on campus all day
Matty’s Closet
- On-campus professional clothing resource for students
- Tips on professional dress for job interviews and internships
Ila’s Kitchen
- Lounge area, seating and tables
- Food preparation stations including microwaves and hot water dispensers for food warming
Basic Needs Office
Care Coordinators assist students with resources related to:
- Food Insecurity
- Emergency Housing
- Financial Support
- Wrap-around services
Special thanks to our generous donors Milt and Debbie Valera, Rick and Barbara Levy, and the CSUN Foundation. We also thank Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, CSUN President Erika D. Beck and the CSUN leadership team who were instrumental in making this project a reality. This project is a CSUN campus partnership with the University Student Union (USU), Division of Student Affairs, Office of Basic Needs, Career Center and the College of Health and Human Development.
*Formerly known as the Basic Needs Suite. Schedule and images are conceptual and subject to change.
Autodesk Technology Engagement Center
Welcome to the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center (ATEC), a new beacon of innovation and transformation at CSUN. Designed by the renowned architectural firm AC Martin, this two-story, 32,000-square-foot facility is set to open in the summer of 2025.
ATEC is dedicated to bridging the equity gap in STEM education and inspiring students from our diverse communities to pursue careers in innovation. Our College of Engineering & Computer Science is among the largest in the country with more than 5,600 students.
With a shortage of talent in state and national STEM workforces, ATEC’s six high-tech labs will leverage advanced research in design, manufacturing, emerging technologies, smart materials, artificial intelligence, data science, and more. Our goal is to prepare students to become future industry leaders and disruptors who will impact industries nationally and globally.
We invite industry partners and philanthropic visionaries to join this public-private collaboration by investing in cutting-edge equipment and technology for the ATEC Labs. Your investment will benefit our communities and workforce—and elevate each student and their families, by building a brighter and more equitable future for us all.
Together, we can push the boundaries of engineering and computer science to make a lasting difference.
CSUN Breaks Ground on Sierra Annex
On April 29th, CSUN broke ground on the new 62,500 SF, three-story Sierra Annex on land immediately south of Sierra Hall. The Design-Build project is led by general contractor Gilbane Construction Company, along with Gensler leading the design team.
Sierra Annex will be the first new academic classroom building opened since Chaparral Hall, home to the Department of Biology, in 2009. The Annex will add much-needed classrooms and lecture halls — 38 in total, including a 3,000 SF, 130-seat lecture hall, two 80-seat lecture halls, and two seminar rooms — with flexible seating, the latest audio-visual equipment, and an energy-efficient design. The modern design focuses on utilizing natural light, maximizing flexibility, and encouraging collaboration amongst students and professors by creating active learning environments.
In contrast to Sierra Hall’s 1960s design that included many interior, windowless classrooms, Sierra Annex will take full advantage of natural light in its classrooms and atrium to foster a more welcoming environment. The campus hopes to enhance student teamwork by including seating areas in the lobby, corridors, and waiting areas that are bright, flexible, and inspirational.
Gensler and Gilbane are familiar partners for CSUN, having designed and built the campus’ Sustainability Center in 2017, the first of its kind in the CSU; Gensler also recently completed CSUN’s Orchard Conference Center adjacent to the Campus Store. The $49.9 million project is financed by CSU state funds, and is expected to open at the start of the fall 2023 semester. All colleges will be welcome to use the general-purpose classrooms that Sierra Annex will provide.
Follow the links below to read more about Sierra Annex.