Student Services Center and EOP Satellite
Juniper Hall 2113 / (818) 677 3537
www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement
Frequently Asked Questions
Advisement
1.
How often should I meet with my advisor?
Students may meet with an advisor every semester. However, it is highly recommended that
you touch base with an advisor at least once a year. If you are experiencing academic difficulty
or need to talk to someone about other issues, please schedule an appointment as soon as
possible.
2.
Do you offer drop-in advisement?
Due to high advisement demand, we do not offer drop-in advisement. All students must
schedule an appointment to see an advisor. Please plan ahead and schedule your appointment
three weeks in advance since appointments fill up quickly during peak advisement periods.
Note: Advisement at Junior/Senior standing with “good standing” will be with your respective
Upper Division Faculty Mentor.
3.
How do I meet with an Upper Division Faculty Mentor?
Upper Division Faculty mentors are available to assist you with your questions about required
courses in the major, careers, professional certifications, and/or graduate programs if you are a
Business major who has completed 60 or more units, is currently enrolled or has completed
Business 302/L, and has a 2.0 CSUN & Total GPA. Or, if you are an Economics major who has
completed 60 or more units, all lower division Economics major requirements, and has a 2.0
CSUN & Total GPA. For additional information regarding faculty mentors, visit
www.csun.edu/cobaessc/FacultyMentor.html.
4.
Am I required to see an advisor?
Advisement is mandatory for all first-time freshmen, second semester freshmen, EOP students,
new transfer admits, students on probation, and those disqualified students on an Academic
Performance Agreement (APA).
5.
I am a new Nazarian College CSUN student or transfer student. How do I make an
appointment to see an advisor?
Part of our commitment to student success is helping you obtain the accurate information you
will need for proper course selection and timely progress toward graduation. As such,
advisement is highly recommended for new transfer or new Nazarian College students. To
begin the advisement or change of major process, students are required to successfully
complete an on-line Overview Workshop which will provide information on major requirements,
university and College policies, and the Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Planner.
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To access the online workshop, please complete the following steps:
1.
Visit: http://www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement
2.
On the right side of the page, you will see “Useful Links”
3.
Click on “Nazarian College On-Line Workshops”
4.
Click on “To access the Nazarian College Online Workshops”, please visit here
5.
Enter your CSUN username (typically your initials and a series of numbers)
6.
Enter your CSUN password
7.
Enter Enrollment Key: COBAE
8.
Select: Overview Workshop
After completing the Online Overview Workshop, please call us at (818) 677-3537 to schedule your
advisement appointment.
6.
I am on academic probation. How do I make an appointment to see an advisor?
To begin the advisement process, you must complete the Academic Probation On-line
Workshop. This workshop is designed to provide students with general information about
university policies and how to become more successful academically. After successfully
completing the Probation On-line Workshop, please call us at (818) 677-3537 to schedule your
advisement appointment. Prior to your advisement appointment, please complete the Student
Success Self-Assessment Form found at http://www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement ,
under “Useful Links”. After meeting with an advisor, your registration hold will be released.
To access the online workshop, please complete the following steps:
1.
Visit: http://www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement
2.
On the right side of the page, you will see “Useful Links”
3.
Click on “Nazarian College On-Line Workshops”
4.
Click on “To access the Nazarian College Online Workshops”, please visit here
5.
Enter your CSUN username (typically your initials and a series of numbers)
6.
Enter your CSUN password
7.
Enter Enrollment key: COBAE
8.
Select Probation Workshop
7.
I was academically disqualified from CSUN. How do I make an appointment to see an
academic advisor?
The Academic Disqualification On-line Workshop is designed to provide previously disqualified
students with general information about university policies and how to become more successful
academically.
After successfully completing the Disqualification On-line Workshop, Please call us at (818) 6773537 to schedule an advisement appointment.
To access the workshop, please complete the following steps:
1.
Visit: http://www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement
2.
On the right side of the page, you will see “Useful Links”
3.
Click on “Nazarian College On-Line Workshops”
4.
Click on “To access the Nazarian College Online Workshops”, please visit here
5.
Enter your CSUN username (typically your initials and a series of numbers)
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6.
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Enter your CSUN password
Enter Enrollment key: COBAE
Select the Disqualification Workshop
I tried to log into an online workshop through Moodle but I was not successful. What do I
need to do?
Moodle only accepts CSUN user ids which are composed only of letters and sometimes numbers
(such as dl76674). You cannot use other email addresses or student ID number. If you are
unsure about your username, please use the "Find User ID" on the top left hand corner of the
following website: http://moodle.csun.edu/.
Exams
1.
How do I retake the ELM/EPT?
The EPT may only be taken once. However, the ELM may be taken more than once. To retake
the ELM, visit http://www.csun.edu/testing/entry-level-mathematics-elm to view the ELM
Testing Calendar and to register.
2.
By when must I attempt the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE)?
Undergraduate students are encouraged to attempt the UDWPE as early as possible after
completing 56 units and meeting the lower division writing requirement. Students must take the
UDWPE no later than the semester in which 75 units are completed. Students who have not
taken the UDWPE by completion of the 75 units will have a registration hold placed on their
subsequent registration. Students who need to submit an appeal for extension of time to satisfy
the UDWPE requirement may visit, http://www.csun.edu/undergraduate-studies . Please note
that the Nazarian College of Business and Economics requires passage of the UDWPE prior
enrollment in 400-level major courses.
Campus Resources
1.
What tutoring resources are available on campus?
For a sample list of tutoring resources available, please visit
http://www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement .
Change of Major, Minor, or Double Major Process
1.
How do I change my major to a major offered by the Nazarian College?
Students may change their major only if they can complete their new major within 140 units.
Students within business switching to a new business major must file a Change of Major through
their CSUN Portal account if they have completed less than 90 units. For a tutorial, please visit
http://www.csun.edu/anr/soc/guides/major-minor.html . Students outside of Nazarian College
must first complete the Online Overview Workshop and make an academic advisement
appointment. Nazarian College Student Services Center/EOP processes requests to change a
major for students with less than 90 units. Students with 90 units or more must submit a change
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of major form to the upper division mentor for their intended major in person. For a list of the
upper division mentors, please visit www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement .
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Can I add or change a minor?
Students may add a minor only if they can complete both their major and minor within 140 units.
Nazarian College Student Services Center/EOP processes requests to add a minor for students
with less than 90 units. Students with 90 units or more must submit a change of minor form to the
upper division mentor for their intended minor in person. For a list of the upper division mentors,
please visit www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvisement .
Can I double major?
Students wishing to double major must have at least 30 units completed, a minimum of 3.0 GPA
and be able to complete both majors within 140 units.
4.
How do I change my major from Pre-Accountancy to Accountancy?
Students must complete and submit a request to register for ACCT 350. Request forms may be
found at http://www.csun.edu/acctis/ and must be submitted electronically. Enrollment in
ACCT 350 is restricted to students who have completed the following requirements:
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ENGL 205 and ACCT 220 with a grade of "B" or higher in each.
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ACCT 230, BLAW 280, COMP 100, ECON 160 and ECON 161, MATH 103, and MATH 140
with a grade of "C" or higher in each.
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An overall GPA and CSUN GPA of 3.0 or higher (first semester transfer students will not
have a CSUN GPA).
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Classified as a pre-accountancy major.
5. How do I change my major from Pre-Finance to Finance?
Pre-Finance majors who have earned 60 units and have earned a minimum Total GPA of 2.6
must declare Finance major before achieving 90 units. Students who have earned 90 units or
more must file a Change of Major form to obtain approval from the Finance Department Chair
and the Nazarian College Associate Dean.
Course Substitution
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2.
How do I file for a course substitution for a course in my major?
For course substitutions within Nazarian College, students must complete and submit a Course
Substitution/Waiver Request form along with supporting documents (i.e. course descriptions
and/or syllabus, DPR, etc.) as attachments to the appropriate department chair. The Course
Substitution Request form may be found at http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/subwaiver
Who do I contact if I have a question about my General Education course placement?
Please file a DPR Review with Admissions & Records should you have any questions about your
General Education course placements. To file for a DPR Review, please visit
http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/degree-progress-report-review-request
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GPA Requirements
1.
Where can I find my GPA and units?
You can find your GPA and units earned on your Degree Progress Report (DPR) and Planner. Login to Student Portal > Click on DPR.
2.
What is the difference between my CSUN and total GPA?
Your CSUN GPA is your grade point average for all coursework taken at CSUN. Your total GPA is
your grade point average for all coursework taken (example: courses taken at a community
college combined with courses taken at CSUN.)
3.
How do I calculate my GPA?
To use the GPA calculator, please visit www.csun.edu/NazarianCollegeAdvsiement under “Useful
Links”.
Graduation
1.
When do I apply for graduation?
You may apply for graduation once you have completed 90 units (including work-in-progress) or
approximately one year prior to your planned graduation date. At least one semester of work
must be completed in residence at Cal State Northridge before a graduation evaluation may be
completed. After you apply for graduation, the Undergraduate Degree Services Office will email
you when the “graduation check” has been completed. If you applied by the deadline, you will
receive your official grad check before you register for your final semester. You may find
graduation application deadlines on the Undergraduate Degree Services website:
http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/uds
Internships
1.
Are there any resources available to help Nazarian College students find internships?
Visit the Career Education and Professional Development webpage at
http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/career-education-and-professional-development . You can
research internships in areas such as Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human
Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Legal Environment, Management,
Marketing, MBA, Real Estate, Systems Operations Management, etc. The Career Center on
campus may be an especially useful resource as well.
Printing DPR
1.
How do I print out a copy of my DPR?
To locate and print out a copy of your DPR, visit your myNorthridge Portal. A tutorial may be
found at www.csun.edu/admissions-records/degree-progress-report-and-planner-guide .
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2.
Where can I print out a DPR?
You may print your DPR at a computer lab on campus. For a list of campus computer lab
locations, visit www.csun.edu/it/computerlabs.html
Probation/ Disqualification
1.
I am NOT a Nazarian College major and I am on probation. Can I change to a Nazarian College
major?
No. To obtain approval for a change of major in the Nazarian College, students must have at
least a 2.0 CSUN and Overall GPA and be able to complete the new major within 140 units.
Please note: Impacted majors require higher GPA’s.
2.
How do I know if I am on probation?
At the end of the semester, the university will send a notice to the student regarding their
academic standing, notifying them if they are indeed on academic probation or disqualified.
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Academic Probation: Undergraduate students are placed on probation if either their
cumulative total GPA or CSUN GPA falls below 2.00 at the conclusion of any term.
Students remain on Probation until they either regain Good Standing or they are placed
on Disqualified Status.
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All students on Probation will have a registration hold and will not able to register for
classes until they have met with an academic advisor each semester they are on
probation. Undergraduate students on probation can enroll in a maximum of 13 units in
a given semester or during summer term.
3.
How do I know if I am disqualified?
At the end of the semester, the university will send a notice to the student regarding their
academic standing, notifying them if they are indeed on academic probation or disqualified. You
will be notified within two to three weeks of your final grades posted. If you are at all concerned
about your academic standing, please make an advisement appointment with an academic
advisor.
Registration /Units Limit /Enrolling in Math 103/Lab
1.
How do I know my registration date?
For a tutorial, please visit http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/my-checklist
2.
How many units can I register for each semester?
If you are in good academic standing, you can enroll in a maximum of 13 units during
Registration- by-Appointment and 16 units during Nonrestrictive and Late Registration (unit
limits may vary from semester to semester). Graduating seniors may enroll in up to 19 units in
all registration periods. If you are an undergraduate student on academic probation, you may
not enroll in more than 13 units unless you receive permission.
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3.
What should I do if the class I need is full on my registration date?
After your registration date, be sure to check the Portal regularly in case a seat becomes
available. If the class is still full at the start of Nonrestrictive Registration, please use the wait list
feature in the Portal to put yourself on the wait list. If you are still not able to add the class, you
should attend the first session of the class and ask the professor if you may be added. If there is
space available, the professor will provide you with a permission number so that you may add
the course.
Please note: Permission numbers are required for restricted courses with an INSTR or DEPT
Consent designation. These classes are typically open to students in special programs.
4.
How do I wait list for a class?
The wait list feature in SOLAR self-service allows students to secure a position on a waiting list
for closed classes during Nonrestrictive Registration. Students who are wait listed for a class
section will automatically be enrolled in the class when a seat becomes available and all
requirements are met.
To wait list, proceed as you normally would to enroll in a class through your myNorthridge
Portal. Use Class Search to look up closed class sections. Select the wait list option to put the
class in your shopping cart. Be sure to finish the transaction and confirm you are successfully
wait listed. Learn more at http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/guides .
IMPORTANT: The system will not allow you to wait list for MATH 103 and 103Lab because
they are co-requisite classes. These are classes that must be taken concurrently.
5.
When does summer registration begin?
Summer session is offered through Tseng College
(http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/summersession). Summer registration is on a firstcome, first-serve basis.
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Regular CSUN Students: Obtain your own online appointment to register during the
“self-appointment” period. When your appointment arrives, enroll in classes until the
published deadlines. When Nonrestrictive Registration begins, no appointment is
needed.
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Visiting Summer Students: Although you won’t have a registration appointment, you
can start enrolling in classes on the first day of Nonrestrictive Registration and
thereafter (until the published deadlines)—you don’t need to wait until classes begin.
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All students, regular or visiting, need a permission number to enroll in classes after
instruction for a summer session begins.
6.
When I tried to enroll in Math 103 and Math 103 Lab, an error message occurred and I was not
able to add the class. What do I need to do?
The error message describes that a co-requisite has not been met. This typically means that you
have not enrolled in a required MATH 103 lab or have not enrolled in the specific lab required
(please check the “Notes” section of the course details for lab requirement). Put BOTH the
specific, connected lecture and the lab pairing into your Enrollment Shopping cart, then finish
the enrollment process. Please visit www.csun.edu/cobaessc/enrollment-resources for more
information.
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7.
I need to take more than my maximum allowed number of units, what should I do?
Students needing to exceed the maximum number of units should print the Extra Unit
Authorization form. The form may be found online at
http://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/extra_unit_authorization.pdf . Complete the form and
obtain all required signatures. Return the completed form to Admissions and Records before the
end of Late Registration, which is the third Friday of instruction in the fall and spring semesters.
8.
Why can’t I register for more than 13 units?
If you are in good academic standing, you can enroll in a maximum of 13 units during
Registration-by-Appointment and 16 units during Nonrestrictive and Late Registration (unit
limits may vary from semester to semester). Graduating seniors may enroll in up to 19 units in
all registration periods. First-time freshmen and students enrolled in certain cohort programs
are exempt from these unit limit restrictions. If you are an undergraduate student on academic
probation or in disqualified status, you cannot enroll in more than 13 units unless you receive
permission. For the Extra Unit Authorization form, please visit
http://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/extra_unit_authorization.pdf .
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How many units must I take to be considered full-time status?
Undergraduate students must enroll in at least 12.0 units to be considered a full-time student.
10.
How do I know if I have a hold?
You can view registration holds in the "My Checklist" box of your myNorthridge Portal.
Repeat / Withdrawal Policy
1.
How do I repeat a class?
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You may register for a repeated course approximately two weeks before the semester
begins; students may register for repeat courses through their portal. For the
registration calendar, please visit http://www.csun.edu/admissionsrecords/registration-calendar .
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Effective Fall 2009, students may repeat up to 16 units of coursework for grade
forgiveness. The better of the first two grades will be used to calculate the GPA and the
lower grade will be ‘forgiven’. However, both grades will appear on official transcripts.
After the 16.0 unit limit has been reached, a maximum of 12 units will be averaged into
the GPA.
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Students are allowed to repeat only if they have received a grade of C‐ or below in their
first attempt.
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Courses taken at other schools cannot be repeated at CSUN for grade forgiveness to
apply toward the grade point average. Courses taken at CSUN cannot be repeated at
other schools for grade forgiveness to apply toward the grade point average.
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Permission from the Associate Dean is required if you need to attempt a major class for
the third time.
2.
When am I allowed to withdraw from my class?
In the fall and spring semesters, partial and complete withdrawals (i.e., dropping one, some or
all classes) should be completed in the first three weeks of classes. To adjust their schedules
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during the fourth week of instruction, students must request the approval of the instructor and
the department chair of the course using the 4th Week Change of Schedule Request and file the
form with Admissions and Records before the deadline on the form. Changes in academic
schedules after the fourth week are rarely approved and will be considered only in cases where
the student can provide written proof of extraordinary circumstances that have arisen from
events beyond his or her control. For specific deadlines to late register, add or drop classes,
please visit http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/late-add-drop-classes .
Please note: The student—not the instructor—is responsible for dropping classes.
Nonattendance does not constitute a withdrawal.
Withdrawal Limits
Undergraduate students may withdraw from no more than 18 units of CSU Northridge courses.
This 18 semester unit limit does not apply to the first 20 days of each semester when
withdrawals from courses are permitted without restriction or penalty.
Transferring Community College Courses:
1.
What is the maximum college units accepted from a community college?
A maximum of 70 transferrable units from community colleges will apply toward the 120 total
units required for the Bachelor’s Degree.
2.
How do I find out which classes from a community college will count for classes at CSUN?
Students may look up course equivalencies at www.ASSIST.org. If you plan to take courses at
institutions that are not included on this website, you must request approval prior to enrolling in
the course. For major courses, please visit the Nazarian College Associate Dean’s website at
http://www.csun.edu/cobaessc/subwaiver . For General Education courses, please visit
http://www.csun.edu/admissions-records/degree-progress-report-review-request .
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