Returning Admissions

We're so glad to see you again. Returning to school is a big decision, and we want to celebrate your resilience and perseverance. On our end, we want to help make your return to CSUN as smooth as possible. So let's get started.

Returning Undergraduate Student

Your path back to CSUN depends on your academic standing and GPA when you left CSUN, and on how many semesters you've been away from CSUN.

• You are considered in good academic standing if you had a cumulative total GPA of 2.0 or higher at the end of your last semester. If you are in good standing (or on academic notice) but did not enroll at CSUN for three consecutive semesters, you will need to request readmission. (If you haven't exhausted your leave of absence, you may enroll in classes.)
• Your status is previously disqualified if your GPA fell below the floor listed for your class level for two consecutive semesters. You must wait at least one semester before returning to CSUN. If, while you’re away, you demonstrate academic achievements or acquired skills that support your case for a successful return to CSUN, you can request readmission.

Visit our Returning Undergraduate Student page for more information.

Please note:

• If you have already earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, we encourage you to apply to a CSUN graduate program.
• If you are an international student, please visit Returning International Students.

Returning Graduate Student

Restarting your journey at CSUN will depend on whether:

• You left in good standing and have not been enrolled for three consecutive semesters or
• You were previously disqualified because your cumulative GPA fell below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters.

You are considered in good standing if you had a cumulative total GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of your last semester.

• If you are in good standing but did not enroll at CSUN for three consecutive semesters, you will need to apply for admission. Please note that you may have to complete additional graduate program admission requirements.
• If you were previously disqualified for academic reasons, your respective graduate program will determine your readmission process.

Visit our Returning Graduate Student page for more information.

Returning International Student

You will find readmission information you need to return to CSUN as an undergraduate and graduate student in all academic standing categories at Returning International Students. We'd love to have you back and are here to assist you.