Signature Initiatives: Shaping CSUN’s Future
Measuring Our Impact
40 +
campus spaces reimagined to foster belonging, innovation and hands-on learning.
100 %
job placement rate for graduates of CSUN’s Construction Management program.
+ 90 %
increase in CSUN’s four-year graduation rate—from 14.7% to a projected 28%.
Transformative Campus Spaces
See how CSUN is reshaping the learning experience through sustainable, inclusive environments that elevate innovation and community connection.
- These spaces support innovative curriculum, research and collaboration aligned with industry needs
- Projects are developed in partnership with industry leaders and community stakeholders
- Designed for adaptability, each space balances academic rigor with real-world application
- Aimed at amplifying faculty expertise and preparing graduates with career-ready skills
Student Success and Graduation Excellence Initiative
Discover how CSUN is accelerating academic achievement through high-impact strategies that help every student thrive from day one to graduation.
- Four-year graduation rate nearly doubled from 14.7 to 28 percent
- Transfer student two-year graduation rate increased to over 42 percent
- Initiatives include cohorted scheduling, identity-affirming programs and first-year support
- Efforts informed by Seal of Excelencia recognition and pursuit of Black-Serving Institution status
- Commitment to integrating equity and academic excellence across all student outcomes
Workforce Pipeline Development
Explore how CSUN is turning potential into purpose by aligning talent development with bold career pathways across fast-growing fields.
- Construction Management program achieves 100 percent job placement
- CTVA graduates work across film, TV and digital media—some with Emmy and Oscar wins
- HSI Equity Innovation Hub creates hands-on opportunities from K–14 to career entry
- Career services include résumé support, internships and job placement connections
- Focused on economic mobility and regional innovation