Cal State Northridge

1. Cal State Northridge Presented by Student Outreach & Recruitment Services

2. Student Support Services • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • University Housing • Academic Advisement • New Student Orientation • NCAA Division 1 Athletics • National Center On Deafness (NCOD)

3. Student Support Services • Klotz Student Health Center • Disabilities Resources & Educational Services • Learning Resource Center • University Counseling Services • Career Center • Matador Involvement Center • Student Development & International Programs

4. Fall 2010 Applicant Pool • Freshmen Applied – 23,012 • Freshmen Admitted – 16,917 (73.5%) • Freshmen Enrolled – 5,214 • Average FTF GPA – 3.15

5. Selection • Local Admission Area - All high schools from main portion of LA County and all of Ventura County - See local admission area map at: www.csun.edu/anr/impaction.html • A-G Courses • GPA from 10th – 12th grade • SAT or ACT (no writing scores used)

6. Selection • Out of area students need additional criteria • Higher Eligibility Index using GPA and Test Scores • Music majors – auditions required • Nursing majors must have RN completed Apply by Nov. 30 – no exceptions

7. Appeals • Applicants are not encouraged to appeal for admission, because appeals are seldom granted, but in the event that an applicant insists on appealing a late or a denied application they can: • Fax or mail a letter of appeal addressed to the Special Admissions Committee at California State University, Northridge.  The appeal letter should contain reasons as to why they believe an exception should be made for their late application or denial. • The appeal will be reviewed by the Special Admissions Committee and the response/decision with detailed information concerning the appeal will be mailed to the applicant.

8. Communication • Applicants will receive a letter informing them that we’ve received their application • Letter will include a user name and password with instructions to activate their MyNorthridgeportal account • Applicants should activate the MyNorthridge portal as soon as possible • Admitted students will receive an Admissions packet with information about registration, placement tests, and ‘what’s next’ • All other information will come through the MyNorthridgeportal and campus email

9. Transcripts • Applicants should submit official transcripts after Fall semester grades for their senior year are posted • Freshmen are admitted on self reported information • Failure to submit transcripts can delay admission • Final transcript must be submitted once graduation date is posted. Failure to do so will delay Financial Aid disbursement.

10. Important Dates • Application filing period: Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 – no exceptions • Counselor Institute – Oct. 27 • Preview Day - cancelled • EPT / ELM taken by Spring – date TBD • Discover Northridge – March 23 • Notice of Intent to Register – May 1st

11. Estimated Cost 2010-2011 • Fees $5,076 • Books & Supplies $1,620 • Room & Board $12,414 • Transportation $905 • Personal Misc. $2,916 • Loan fees $34 • Total $22,965 • Non-residents pay total fees plus $372 per unit

12. Contact Information Student Outreach and Recruitment Services Cal State Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 - 8212 Phone - (818) 677-2967 Web - www.csun.edu/outreach