Transforming a Commuter Campus Into a Community Campus.
From Summer to Success: Begin Your Matador Journey Early!
Kickstart your journey as a proud and prepared CSUN Matador with this FREE summer transition program designed to support your success! Amazing resources, technology support, building community — you’ll experience it all this summer and receive support throughout your entire first year.
P2E is a commuter program; we do not offer on-campus housing.
Get ready for Summer 2026, your Matador journey is about to begin!
July 13 - August 6
To ensure you receive important updates before the program begins, we encourage you to complete the Pathways 2 Excellence Launch Event RSVP Form by June 25, 2026. While we may be able to accommodate registrations after that date, space is limited and early registration is strongly recommended.
Find out what students are saying about P2E in the Learn. Explore. Accelerate. Prepare. video:
P2E es su clave para un viaje universitario exitoso en CSUN. ¡Aprende, Explora, Avanza y Prepárate!
As an incoming student in P2E, you’ll discover valuable campus resources that will help boost your confidence and prepare you for the adventure of your first semester. You’ll preview what it’s like to be in a university classroom and connect with CSUN faculty, staff, and classmates during the summer before your first fall classes.
For more information, please check our Learn About the Program and our FAQ page.
P2E in the News
Building Skills and Confidence in the Pathways 2 Excellence Program
When Davion Harris, 18, started his CSUN undergraduate journey this fall, his excitement was tempered by apprehension.
“My biggest concern was not having it together and just being lost, because I’m first generation,” he said. “I’m going to have absolutely no knowledge of college … I didn’t want to be the typical ‘lost freshman.'”
Upcoming Events and Information Sessions
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Jul 13
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Aug 6
Pathways 2 Excellence (P2E) Full Program
Aug 22
Weekend Classes Begin, Fall 2026
Summer 2026 Information Sessions are coming your way beginning April 20, 2026! See above.
Here’s What Students Are Saying About Their Summer P2E Experience:
"I was concerned that many wouldn’t understand the fear I had about starting college this year. P2E helped me in every way possible by easing my fears and worries. The program provided resources and helpful feedback when I had questions about CSUN. Thanks to P2E, I started my college year feeling confident and worry-free."
—Estefany Campos-Bautista,
Interior Design
"Before starting P2E, one of my biggest concerns was whether I would truly fit into the program. Once I began, those worries and doubts quickly went away. The P2E staff turned out to be some of the most welcoming and kindhearted people I’ve met so far in my university journey."
—Fabrizio Rodriguez,
Communication Studies
"I would recommend the P2E program for incoming freshmen because they have these little activities that just show you what to expect and help ease you into college. So, it’s really beneficial and it really made me a lot more comfortable coming into the fall semester."
—Andrea Navarro, Kinesiology Exercise Science
"The most rewarding part was definitely when I started my fall semester, confident in my math skills and confident in my studying skills. I knew I had the tools to succeed in my academic life."
—Jose Sanabria, Computer Science
"The Pathways 2 Excellence mission is to help new freshmen, straight out of high school, get accustomed to the university and its culture before stepping foot into the actual university. If you have the opportunity, do it. It’s like a cheat sheet for CSUN!"
—Espii Ruiz, Kinesiology Sports Studies and Peer Mentor
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