CSUN Student Support

CSUN aims to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible, and has a variety of resources available to help support students.  If you believe the design of this course poses barriers to effectively participate or demonstrate your learning, please contact me to discuss possible options and adjustments.

• The IT Help Center (818)677-1400, helpcenter@csun.edu is available to help with Canvas, CSUN e-mail, SOLAR/Portal, and other technical issues. 
• CSUN Device Loaner Program provides devices that can be checked out that includes laptops, webcams, hotspots and headsets
• The Learning Resource Center (818) 677-2033  The mission of the LRC is to enable students to improve their academic performance through a variety of learning programs, including workshops, one-on-one and group tutoring, supplemental instruction classes and interactive subject area computer programs and videos.  Student who use the LRC learning programs will develop and strengthen their critical thinking skills, study strategies, writing skills and performance in subject matter courses.
• University Counseling Services (818) 677-2366, Bayramian Hall 520.  UCS provides resources and information to assist students in dealing with a variety of large and small psychological obstacles that may interfere with academic progress and/or relationship satisfaction.  Services include individual, group, and crisis counseling.
• In accordance with the CSUN Accessibility Policy, CSUN is working to ensure that campus communication and course materials are accessible to everyone.  Please reach out to me if you have difficulty with any of the materials for this course.
• If you have a disability and need accommodations, please register with the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) office or the National Center on Deafness (NCOD).
  • The DRES office can be reached at (818) 677-2684.
  • NCOD can be reached at (818) 677-2611.
  • Reasonable accommodations and services will be provided to students if requests are made in a timely manner and with appropriate documentation
  • If you would like to discuss your need for accommodations with me, please drop in office hours or contact me to set up an appointment.
• Food Pantry at CSUN: Anybody who faces challenges securing food or housing and believes this impacts course performance, should contact CSUN's Food Pantry website and the corresponding contacts. If you also feel comfortable contacting me, the department chair, or the Dean's Office, we can also facilitate assistance. You don't have to be alone in this moment.
• Emergency MataCare grants, one-time grants to prevent evictions, urgent child care issues, etc.
• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Resources: Check out the Central American Resource Center facebook page, legal resources listed on CSUN's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Dream Center that was created to support all undocumented students & allies (Dream Center flyer). CSUN President Harrison issued a support statement on the CSUN homepage for DACA and resources. 
• Help lines (after hours when the University Counseling is closed) for numerous topics/needs (e.g., suicide, drug, rape, LGBQT, military, or any crisis). You don't have to manage these feelings alone.
• Pride Center offers support and resources to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning students, faculty, & staff. (Pride Center flyer)
• Klotz Student Health Center: Numerous health services including primary care, dental, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage and lots more.
• Career Center for resume writing & interviewing and much more; Matty's Closet has free professional clothes for students who need interview or professional attire. 
• USU for more student services; Clubs & Organizations: Hopefully a dozen people have already advised you to "get involved" at CSUN in something that interests you. (USU flyer)
• Associated Students offers recycling, and a Children's Center providing child care
• Financial Aid & Scholarships offers aid for applications
• University Library for many additional academic resources
• Veterans Resource Center assists CSUN students as they transition from military service to academic success. (VRC flyer)

Title 5, California Code of Regulations, § 41301. Standards for Student Conduct – (a) Campus Community Values: The university is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. Each member of the campus community should choose behaviors that contribute toward this end. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community and contribute positively to student and university life.

CSUN with A HEART
If you are facing challenges related to food insecurity, housing precarity/homelessness, mental health, access to technology, eldercare/childcare, or healthcare, you can find guidance, help, and resources from CSUN with A HEART (https://www.csun.edu/heart).