Departments

Under the guidance of the Office of the Vice President, each department in the division of Student Affairs offers support services crucial to student success. Read below to find out more, and visit each departmental website to get a closer look.

Associated Students
Associated Students (AS) is the seat of student government and advocacy. A student-run organization, AS provides invaluable leadership experiences while offering programs and services designed to enhance and create a spirited, learning-focused campus. AS programs provide funding for special projects, student organizations and activities, including student research and other scholarly activities; Outdoor Adventures and Camp Matador; entertainment and lectures; discount tickets to popular local attractions and transportation subsidies; recreational and competitive sports programs; the Children’s Center; sustainability education programs; and a legal clinic.

Career Center
The Career Center is an on-campus resource for students and alumni. In addition to offering job and internship listings, the Career Center offers CareerLink, where students can engage in career exploration, meet with peers and counselors for advisement, enhance job preparedness skills, including resume development and mock interviews, visit Matty’s Closet for interview-appropriate attire, develop job-search strategies and set professional goals designed to turn their academic majors into careers.

Center on Disabilities
The Center on Disabilities is committed to the vision of an inclusive society where people of all abilities have the opportunity to achieve their goals and experience success. The annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference provides a forum for the assistive technology community to share research, innovations and best practices to support and promote inclusion. The Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) helps introduce newcomers and expand the awareness of professionals to current technology in the disability field through its and other training opportunities.

Disability Resources and Educational Services
Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) provides accommodations and support services to students with disabilities so they can participate fully in the classroom and campus life. Each student has unique needs, and services are individualized. Some common services are: additional time to take tests, one-on-one academic coaching, training to use technology to learn more effectively and career development activities that promote employment after graduation.

Financial Aid & Scholarships Department
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Department offers financial assistance and guidance to support student access and success. In addition to financial assistance provided through grants, work study, loans and scholarships, a Financial Literacy Program offers workshops to educate students on subjects such as credit, student loans, building a financial plan for college, money management and saving to meet your goals.

International and Exchange Student Center
The International and Exchange Student Center (IESC) provides international students with immigration advisement and new student orientation after admission, refers them to academic advisement and assists with their academic and personal concerns. IESC also assists students who want to study abroad or participate in exchange programs within the United States.

Klotz Student Health Center
The Klotz Student Health Center offers enrolled students free and low-cost health care with licensed and board-certified doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other college health specialists. Insurance is not required. In addition to primary care, Klotz offers reproductive and sexual health services, nutrition counseling, dental care, optometry, sports medicine, physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic services. These services, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and X-ray facilities, are all conveniently located in the Klotz Student Health Center.

Matador Involvement Center
The Matador Involvement Center (MIC) supports students interested in getting involved, making connections and meeting people with similar interests. There students can discover clubs and organizations, volunteer projects through Unified We Serve, fraternities and sororities, and resources for leadership development. MIC also offers information about forming a new club or organization through chartering and training programs offered each fall and advice on coordinating on-campus events.

National Center on Deafness
National Center on Deafness (NCOD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services promotes an equitable learning environment that encourages inclusion, respect, innovation and self-reliance. In addition to providing communication access such as sign language interpreters, captionists and notetakers in classrooms and extracurricular activities, the NCOD also offers advisement, tutoring, scholarships, and career and leadership opportunities for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Office of Admissions
The Office of Admissions oversees the admissions and application process for all resident, out-of-state and international undergraduate applicants, and international graduate applicants.

Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar assists all regularly matriculated students with class enrollment and verification, degree planning tools, records and transcripts, and baccalaureate graduation.

Student Affairs Information Technology
Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) manages the web and technology needs of CSUN’s division of Student Affairs. They deliver user-friendly, student-centric online services.

Student Development and Transitional Programs
Student Development and Transitional Programs promotes understanding and appreciation of the cultures, economics and diversity of the world. Student Development oversees Commencement and Honors Convocation, New Student Orientation and the CSUN Mentorship Program.

Student Housing and Conference Services
Student Housing and Conference Services provides convenience, safety, academic assistance and constant support for its on-campus residents. Student Housing is the gateway to the complete CSUN experience.

Student Outreach and Recruitment
Student Outreach and Recruitment manages prospective undergraduate student relations, assists with admission communications and coordinates preenrollment activities.

University Counseling Services
University Counseling Services (UCS) provides resources and information to assist those dealing with small and large psychological obstacles that may be interfering with their academic progress or personal relationships. Free services include personal counseling, group counseling, outreach and training.

University Student Union
The University Student Union (USU) is a student-centered nonprofit that expands the college experience through various programs and involvement opportunities. The USU is committed to student inclusion, diversity and personal growth, and provides food, study areas, computer labs, TV lounges, events and entertainment for the student body.