Student Travel

Are you traveling to a scientific conference?

All student planning to travel to a conference or a training event related or part of the CSUN
education experience must complete the following forms and submit them to stefanie.joseph@csun.edu at least 4 weeks prior to travelingÌý(if not submitted within this
time frame, you run the risk of your request being denied). These forms must be completed
even if you are not receiving any financial support for the travel from CSUN.

Use thisÌý:

Follow these steps to complete the REQUIRED FORMSÌýbeforeÌýyou travelÌýandÌýobtain funding for your travel:

Step 1:Ìý CompleteÌýÌý4 weeks priorÌýto travel Ìý

  • Approval of Travel Request - Approval of Travel Request Form
  • Waiver of Liability -
  • Participant List -
  • Authorization to Use/Operate a Privately Owned Vehicle
    • Steps to Become Authorized to Drive on University Business:
    • Defensive Driving Program
      1. Select Northridge from the drop-down menu
      2. Log in with your CSUN portal credentials
      3. Click Register, then Start, and Start Course
      4. Be sure to disable any pop-up blockers so the course loads properly.
    • Step Two: Complete and Submit the Authorization Form
      1. Fill out the Student Authorization Privately Owned Vehicle form in full

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Ìý(49 mins) Annual Training

Step 2: Apply for Travel Funding ($$) Opportunities:Ìý

  • Ìý(all students can apply for this but check with your faculty advisor first)Ìý
  • Graduate Studies FundingÌý(Only graduate students can apply)

After Travel is CompletedÌý

* To be Reimbursed for your travel your must complete the CSUNÌý.xls)Ìý

  • All Travel Receipt (Registration Fees, Lodging, Transportation/Mileage, etc.)Ìý
  • Provide credit card Statement used for Purchases
  • Submit the completed forms to Stefanie Joseph by email (stefanie.joseph@csun.edu)Ìý