Congratulations on your admission to CSUN! Completing the steps below will start you on the path to becoming a masters, doctoral, or credential student at CSUN.
Send us your final, official transcripts as soon as your courses end and your grades and degree(s) are posted. Your final transcripts are used to verify that you have completed the course work you indicated as work-in-progress on any preliminary transcripts. You can check for missing transcripts and other incomplete tasks in My Checklist in the CSUN Portal.
—Electronic transcripts:
—Paper transcripts must be received in sealed, unopened envelopes. Send transcripts to:
California State University, Northridge
Office of the Registrar
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8207
You may also hand deliver transcripts in sealed, unopened envelopes to the Office of Admissions in Bayramian Hall (BH) Room 160 during office hours.
You should take into account your overall cost of attendance, including basic tuition and fees, housing, transportation, books and personal expenses when deciding how you will finance your CSUN education. By combining grants, loans, scholarships, part-time employment, savings and contributions from your family, it is possible to make this investment affordable.
Funding your education will take careful planning. The CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarships Department has prepared a list of resources for Special Groups, including Graduate Students. Even if you don’t qualify for a grant, you will find additional guidance and resources on the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department website.
For the most up-to-date information regarding tuition and fees, refer to the Student Financial Services – University Cash Services website.
Federal and state financial aid programs (grants, part-time jobs and student loans) are awarded to students who apply and meet eligibility requirements.
To begin the financial aid application process:
CSUN on-campus scholarships are competitive and each requires a separate application and essay. Review each scholarship's application requirements carefully.
To begin the CSUN scholarship application process:
You will be notified of your eligibility by late spring. Check your CSUN Portal regularly for your application and award status and the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department website for additional scholarship opportunities posted throughout the year.
Organizations other than CSUN award countless scholarships each year. Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Review the off-campus scholarships website for more information.
Financial aid and scholarship applications are reviewed and aid is awarded throughout the year based on available funding. Some grant funds are limited, so apply early and submit documents as soon as requested.
Log in to the CSUN Portal to view your financial aid award. If you are registered for classes and your aid is available, CSUN's University Cash Services will apply financial aid funds to any charges on your account and issue refunds for any remaining amount. Sign up for e-refund by early August to receive your refund amount via direct deposit.
When your financial aid is disbursed, amounts due from basic tuition and fees and housing (if applicable) will be deducted automatically from your awarded aid. University Cash Services will send you an email and you may view the transactions in your student account.
Before enrolling in classes, schedule an appointment for academic advisement with your graduate program coordinator:
Ask your program coordinator or advisor about any requirements to attain graduate student classified status.
Look for your registration appointment. It displays online in the CSUN Portal under My Checklist. Clear any registration holds before registering.
Learn about self-service registration with these resources:
Tuition and other fees are due at the time you register but no later than the deadlines in the fee payment schedule.
For additional information regarding fee payment, download the Important Fee Payment Requirements (PDF) document. It's updated each term.
To promote public health and safety, the California State University (CSU) has long-established immunization requirements. Under the direction of the CSU Chancellor’s Office, students must meet the immunization standards by the end of their first and/or second semesters to avoid holds on class registration.
Find detailed requirements, updates and instructions at Klotz Student Health Center Immunizations, including:
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Best wishes for your first semester at California State University, Northridge!
Office of Graduate Studies
Valera Hall (VH) 275
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8222
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Phone: (818) 677-5800
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18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330