International Students
Hello NEW MATADORS!
The New Student Orientation (NSO) experience is required for all entering International students and will occur over the summer leading up to the Fall semester. All new International students will partake in International Orientation.
Register for New Student Orientation HERE
Where is Orientation: New Student Orientation 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.
The NSO Online platform is a set of comprehensive modules that address university programs, services, and resources available in a virtual and eventual on-campus capacity. You will be able to complete NSO Online at your own pace throughout the month of January. This opportunity is only available for new incoming Transfer International students.
Materials Provided at Orientation
- New Student Handbook 2022-2023
- Student Technology & Tips (Slides shown during NSO)
- Steps to Academic Success (Slides shown during NSO)
General Resources:
- Advising Checklist
- Student Service Centers and Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Advisement
- University Policy on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
- Procedures of Student Conduct (including Academic Dishonesty, Conduct Code, University Policy on Alcohol and Illicit Drugs)
- Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination & Title IX Gender Equity & Sexual Misconduct
- Active Shooter Video & Emergency Desk Reference for Students
- Student Records Administration - including Family Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
International Student Handbook
Please visit our FAQs page to better prepare you for your orientation experience.
If you have any questions about your immigration status, please contact your International Student Advisor at the International and Exchange Student Center at (818) 677-3053.