Alumni

Alumni Membership

Alumni Membership Update

The Alumni Association Board of Directors recently voted to shift from a dues-paying membership model to a more inclusive program, bringing all of our Matadors together under the CSUN Alumni umbrella without paying an annual membership fee. Upon the expiration date of current annual dues-paid memberships, alumni will not be expected to renew or pay an annual membership fee to continue accessing alumni benefits.

We are also changing the name of our Lifetime Membership program. As of Jan. 1, 2021, Lifetime Members are recognized as Legacy Partners, whose continuous support helps fund the CSUN Alumni Association Student Scholarship fund. 

You can find more information on our FAQ page below. 

 

 

CHECK OUT YOUR ALUMNI BENEFITS HERE!

Legacy Partners and the CSUN Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund

Legacy Partners help support the CSUN Alumni Association Student Scholarship fund. 

Each year, the CSUN Alumni Association awards 15 scholarships in the following categories:

  • First Generation - encourages and supports first-generation families in their pursuit of higher education. Nine (9), $2,000 First Generation Scholarships are awarded each year.
  • Legacy Scholarship - in the spirit of tradition and loyalty, five (5), $2,000 Legacy Scholarships are awarded to CSUN alumni to the children or grandchildren. 
  • Graduate - recognizes and assists alumni who choose to continue their education at CSUN beyond the undergraduate level. One (1), $2,000 scholarship is awarded.

As a Legacy Partner, you can strengthen your affinity with the University and its mission to support student success. 

 

As a Legacy Partner, you will have access to the University Library, two 1-day parking passes per year, and other alumni benefits. Click here for details. 

To thank you for your support, we will send you an exclusive Legacy Partner jacket.*

                                                                                                           BECOME A LEGACY PARTNER

 
*Please note that a portion of your donation is tax-deductible. Please consult with your financial advisor for the exact deductible limit.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How has CSUN Alumni Association membership changed?

The Alumni Association Board of Directors recently voted to shift from a dues-paying membership model to a more inclusive program, bringing all of our Matadors together under the CSUN Alumni umbrella without paying an annual membership fee.

As of Jan. 1, 2021, all alumni can take advantage of Alumni Association benefits at any time at no cost! 

We are also changing the name of our Lifetime Membership program. As of Jan. 1, 2021, Lifetime Members will be recognized as a Legacy Partners. This elevated level of membershipcontinues to help fund our scholarships.

To upgrade to a Legacy Partner, click here.

Will my membership expire? Do I need to renew my membership?

Now that all alumni are a part of the CSUN Alumni Association for free. Your membership will not expire and you do not need to renew.

In order to make the most of your membership, we encourage you to regularly update your contact information here.

What are Chapters?

Chapters provide alumni with a chance to broaden their career networks, build lifelong friendships and give back to their alma mater through service and support. Chapters have their own social activities, networking events, newsletters, scholarships and mentoring programs to directly benefit the constituency they represent. 

You can find more information about chapters here

How can I join a chapter? How many chapters can I select?

You can join with up to three chapters for free. Click here to join.

How can I get a CSUN alumni email?

Effective June 30, 2022, due to Google's contractual changes limiting the number of email addresses and storage space allotted to CSUN, we are no longer able to support alumni email access for accounts ending in my.csun.edu for all former students. 

Please visit the following resource guide provided by CSUN IT to help transition your records into a place of your choosing: How to Download your Google Data.

 

What types of events and programs does the CSUN alumni office provide?

The alumni office sponsors student scholarships, recognizes outstanding alumni achievement, provides professional development programming for students and alumni, hosts chapter events and more. For a list of upcoming events, visit our calendar here.

I have a recurring Legacy Partners payment. Who do I contact to update my credit card information?

Please call the Donor & Member Services office at (818) 677-7330 to update your credit card information.

Alumni Privacy

If you have any questions about the privacy or the use of your information or would like to contact a staff member in the Office of Alumni Relations, call (818) 677-2786 or email alumni@csun.edu. To opt-out of being contacted by our affinity partners (companies that we partner with to offer products or services to our alumni), please go to our Opt-Out page.