Resources for New Matadors

As a new Matador, be sure to check out these helpful resources:

Check your CSUN email and CSUN Portal often for important updates. Visit CSUN IT's聽User ID and Password page聽to activate your CSUN account.

We understand that finances are a big part of your decision to attend a university. At CSUN, 88% of students receive financial aid! Learn more about options available to you at聽Financial Aid & Scholarships.

The 2025-2026聽聽(FAFSA) and聽聽(CADAA) opened on Dec. 31, 2024. New FAFSA applicants can聽聽now. Both students and parents/guardians will need an account. (Your username and password will become your FSA ID.) It can take 1-3 days to verify account information.

We recommend submitting the FAFSA or CADAA as soon as possible once the forms become available. CSUN鈥檚 federal school code is 001153.

To learn about recent changes to the FAFSA and CADAA forms, please visit our 2024-2025聽Financial Aid Application Updates听辫补驳别.

If you are an international student, please see聽Scholarship Opportunities for International Students.

You can also explore additional opportunities on our聽Special Groups听辫补驳别.

翱耻谤听Degree Planning Tools聽 will help you stay on track toward graduation!

Show off your Matador pride in a new CSUN hoodie! Find an assortment of Matador merch in the聽. It鈥檚 also where you can purchase or rent textbooks, or purchase technology and other supplies.

罢丑别听International and Exchange Student Center聽offers support and resources for international and exchange students as they prepare to arrive 91传媒 and throughout their time as members of the campus community. Be sure to review and complete the Immigration Requirements for New International Students.

You鈥檒l find help with enrolling in classes using these resources:

CSUN is home to hundreds of student clubs and organizations. From the Anime Club to the VEX Robotics Club, there鈥檚 something for everyone, and clubs are a great way to make friends, explore interests and further your passions. Search organizations and events by interest or major at聽. You can also participate in intramural sports and sport clubs.

Success Lives Here! Learn more about CSUN鈥檚 options for student housing. For additional questions, call (818) 677-2160 or email聽housing@csun.edu.

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Professional Connections

Successful learning happens not just in the classroom, but also in the real world during internships that can open doors to professional opportunities. Whatever your chosen field, CSUN can help connect you with options to apply your classroom learning in a professional environment. Visit the website for your major or graduate program office to explore the possibilities.