Transfer Students
Hello NEW MATADORS!
The New Student Orientation (NSO) experience for all new Transfer Students will occur over the summer leading up till the Fall semester.
NSO ONLINE- 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 summer. All new domestic Transfer Students can partake in the NSO Online experience.
ON CAMPUS TRANSFER ORIENTATION (NSO) - Is an optional in-person opportunity to engage with your new campus! NSO Leaders will be facilitating small groups on a wide set of topics including Student Involvement and Belonging, Academic Success, and Information Technology. This experience can assist in answering lingering questions and offer a more individualized opportunity to connect with other CSUN students.
Transfer 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 transfer students through the following:
- 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
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.
MATERIALS PROVIDED AT ORIENTATION
OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES
- Review the 'First-Time Transfer Student Advising Checklist'
- 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)
Please visit our FAQs page to better prepare you for your orientation experience.