First-Time Freshman Orientation

Hello NEW MATADORS!

The New Student Orientation (NSO) experience is a required for all entering Freshman students and occurs in the summer leading up to the Fall Semester, as well as the winter leading up to the Spring semester. 

New Student Orientation Registration is open. REGISTER HERE

In keeping with the goal of New Student Orientation, we have designed this program to meet the needs of incoming first-time freshmen by:

  • Showcasing a welcoming environment that builds a sense of community
  • Providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and information on campus resources and services
  • Offering a framework that will allow students to make informed and appropriate academic plans and social choices
  • Encouraging connections among current and new students, faculty, and staff
  • Building awareness of campus locations/geography
  • Enhancing understanding of strategies for success

Registration for New Student Orientation
Postcards and Emails with registration instructions are sent to new students about a month prior to programs taking place.  You can also visit this web-page for registration information as it becomes available. Click the drop down options below to learn more about DATES, NSO SCHEDULES and other important information.  

NOTE: NSO is for new students only due to capacity. Parents and Families can visit the "Parent & Family Day" Website for more information on how to partner with your student and learn more about CSUN.

Use the drop tabs below to find more information.  

Where is Orientation: New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place in the University Student Union (USU). Check-in will take place at the Plaza del Sol. This map will show you the exact locations.

Where to Park: You will be provided a free parking pass via email to print and provide on the dashboard of your vehicle. This map will indicate the closest parking locations to the University Student Union. The closest parking locations are: G3 parking structure, G3, G4, and F5 parking lots, and the G6 parking structure.  

General Overview of the Day: To view the agenda for the day, click here.

Weather information: Northridge can get quite warm in the summer, please be sure to dress comfortably. We will have activities indoors and outdoors during NSO.

Parent Information: We ask that Parents attend the Parent and Family Day event coming up in October in place of attending New Student Orientation with their student. More information will be coming soon for Parent and Family Day. However, if you are in Northridge dropping off your student for their New Student Orientation, we have gathered a list of activities to do in Northridge. 

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Please visit our FAQs page to better prepare you for your orientation experience.