Parent and Family Programs

Parent & Family Programs are designed:

• To help you become a partner in your student's success by learning key information about the academic opportunities, support services, and experiences outside of the classroom that are available to students. 

• To offer an opportunity to ask questions based on real experiences your students are already having, including the many transitional issues that challenge both students and families. 

• To provide you with the opportunity to meet college administrators, faculty, staff, and orientation leaders who support and educate new students as they begin the journey toward graduation.

• To learn information about resources and services available to CSUN students.

Event Location:

Parent and Family Day will begin at the University Student Union which is located on the east side of the University. Please join us for a small breakfast consisting of coffee, orange juice and freshly baked pastries.

The program will officially start at 9 AM, starting with a Campus Tour with your student and other participants. 

Parent & Family Day Parking:

As we get closer to the event date, a parking permit will be sent to those who have registered for the event by email. Please print the parking permit prior to arriving on campus; additional parking permits will be provided at the orientation check-in area. 

We have compiled multiple links for you to gain further knowledge of the resources CSUN has for you and your student. Feel free to contact any departments directly or our office, the Office of Student Development and Transitional Programs with any questions, concerns or comments.

Academic Advisement

Campus Employment

Campus Involvement

Counseling Services

Degree Planning Guides

Department of Police Services

General Education Honors Program

Parents Supporting Academics and Personal Development

Student Health

Student Services and Classes

Student Service Centers and Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Advisement

University Catalog

• How many guests can you bring to Parent and Family Day? 
  • Each student can bring up to 2 registered guests as this event does have a guest limit. 
• How will you receive communication? 
  • Upon registering, all communication will be sent to the CSUN students' email. 
  • Please connect with your student for more information. 
• How much does this event cost? 
  • Parent/family attendance costs for Parent and Family Day is covered in the required orientation fee automatically assessed to your student; parents/family will not need to pay additional attendance costs for participation in Parent and Family Day.
• Where can you stay?
  • Hilton - 7.9 miles away (see directions for the Hilton Hotel)
  • Radisson - 4.7 miles away (see directions for the Radisson)
  • Extended Stay America 1.6 miles away (see directions for Extended Stay America)
• What materials should you bring?
  • Our office will provide a handbook with a notes section, but feel free to bring additional materials to write on such as a notebook
  • Please bring a writing utensil (pen, pencil, etc.)
  • There will be a Campus Tour option and the tour will be completely Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible.
  • Feel free to bring a your own water bottles/canisters as there will be water stations located throughout the campus.
• What are off-campus activities you can do before or after Parent & Family Day?
  • Brunswick Matador Bowl -1.5 miles miles away (directions for Matador Bowl)
  • Lake Balboa-5.2 miles away (directions for Lake Balboa)
  • Sherman Oaks Castle Park -8.5 miles away (directions for Sherman Oaks Castle Park)
  • Skateland Skating Rink-1.1 miles away (directions for Skateland Skating Rink)
  • Ultrazone (LaserTag)-9.9 miles away (directions for Ultrazone)
  • Northridge Fashion Center 10-1.5 miles away (directions for Northridge Fashion Center)
  • Winnetka Theaters 21-2.7 miles away (directions for Winnetka Theaters)
  • AMC Promenade 16-7.7 miles away (directions for AMC Promenade)