International Advisement

Complete Pre-Enrollment Steps to begin the process for academic advisement and enrollment.

Note: Students who have deferred their admission application from a previous semester will need to complete the Pre-Enrollment Steps again.

1. Not Anymore- Title IX Training- To maintain a safe environment all CSUN staff and students are required to complete Not Anymore (PDF), an online, violence prevention program, before enrolling in classes. For help, visit How to Access "Not Anymore" Training.
2. Response Questionnaire- All new international students are required to complete the New International Student Response Questionnaire, to informs us of your intent to attend CSUN and schedule preferences/restrictions.
3. Health Insurance Requirement - All new International Students (F-1 and J-1 status) are required to maintain health insurance coverage during their F-1 students status. Purchasing health insurance is mandatory prior to becoming eligible for course enrollment. Please purchase insurance coverage through California State University, Northridge (CSUN) International Student Health Insurance group. For additional information, including purchase instructions, please visit the Health Insurance Requirement page.

New International Student Advisement Workshop: Once the Title IX Training and the Response Questionnaire are completed, within 5-7 business days students will be sent an invitation to their CSUN email, with a link to schedule an appointment to attend the academic advisement workshop. Once the Health Insurance Requirement is completed, students will also receive a tentative class schedule, which they can discuss with their academic advisor during the workshop.

All international students who are studying in the U.S. are required to purchase or submit proof of health insurance.

CSUN International Students are required to purchase Health Insurance. To purchase the CSUN Health Insurance policy group, please click here. Type CSUN in the search box and select current academic year plan and your student category (i.e. International Students). This policy meets the Health Insurance Requirements as mandated by the California State University Chancellor's Office.

All new international students are required to sign up for the New Student Orientation.

Orientation provides useful information about what to expect at CSUN, allows you to tour the campus, and helps you meet fellow international students. Go to NSO International to register (Registration may not be available until July/August). International freshman and transfer students are only required to attend the International Orientation.

New F-1 Undergraduate International Students

Welcome to California State University, Northridge (CSUN)! The International Student Advising Checklist (PDF) will guide you through the necessary steps toward a successful first semester at CSUN. Be sure to read this checklist for important details about how to successfully transition to CSUN.

International students will be able to enroll themselves for the second semester, however before enrolling students must meet with an academic advisor.

Freshman Students (0-29 units)

First-time freshmen will schedule their 2nd semester advisement appointment with their Hub-International Academic Advisor in the Matador Advising Hub. Beginning week 5 students will be sent an email invitation to their CSUN email (ending in @my.csun.edu) requesting that they schedule their appointment. Currently, the Hub is offering both in person and virtual appointments.

In preparation for their advisement appointment 2nd semester freshmen are encouraged to review the The Hub-International Canvas page.

Transfer Students (30-90+ units)

First-time transfers will be asked to attend a virtual Pre-Second Semester Success (PreSSS) workshop during weeks 5-7, which will help prepare them to meet with their college or major department advisor. Students will be sent an email with instructions and tips for 2nd semester registration.

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