There are three registration periods in the fall, spring and summer terms.
- Registration-by-Appointment — By appointment only
- Nonrestrictive Registration — No appointment necessary
- Late Registration/Schedule Adjustment — Starts the first weekday of classes
What you can do in each period varies. For an overview, see Registration Periods. Find dates by term below.
Please note: CSUN makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of calendar dates. Updates may become necessary. All information is subject to change without notice. Dates are based on the Faculty Affairs Academic Calendars.
Fall Semester 2024
Quick Info:
- Academic advisement for undergraduates and graduate student advisement
- Classes begin:
- Friday-Saturday and Saturday-only classes begin August 24, 2024.
- Sunday-only classes begin August 25.
- Weekday classes begin Monday, August 26.
- Friday-only classes begin August 30.
- Tuition and other fees
Fall 2024 Instructional Days * | |
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Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 ** |
Sunday-only classes begin | Sunday, Aug. 25 |
Weekday classes begin | Monday, Aug. 26 |
Friday-only classes begin | Friday, Aug. 30 |
Labor Day holiday weekend — no instruction | Saturday through Monday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 |
Veterans Day holiday — no instruction Classes meet Nov. 9 and 10. | Monday, Nov. 11 |
Thanksgiving Recess — no instruction | Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 |
Last day of formal instruction | Tuesday, Dec. 10 |
Final examinations | Wednesday through Tuesday, Dec. 11 to 17 |
Grades available through the CSUN Portal starting | Wednesday, Dec. 11 (updated nightly thereafter) |
Last day of Fall 2024 semester | Monday, Dec. 23 |
*Fall 2024 dates are based on the 2024-2025 Faculty Affairs academic year calendar.
**Verify weekend meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
Registration Periods | |
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Early Registration and Wait Listing begin | Tuesday, April 2, 2024 |
Eligible CSUN students may enroll in one CSU Fully Online Course at another campus | July 1 through Aug. 30 |
First-time freshman advisement and registration begin | Monday, June 3 |
Registration-by-Appointment. Maximum load: 18 enrolled units* | From your registration appointment through July 2 |
Wait listing period** (maximum 13 wait-listed units) | From your registration appointment through Monday, Sept 2, 11:59 pm |
Repeating courses is permitted starting | Wednesday, July 3 |
Nonrestrictive Registration. No appointment needed. Maximum load: 18 units* | Wednesday through Sunday, July 3 to Aug. 25 |
See How to Register for more information.
*For unit load exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**For help, see the How To Guide Wait List for Closed Classes. Wait list limit: 13 units.
Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment | |
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Week 1 of Classes
| Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, 2024, 11:59 pm* |
Weeks 2 through 4
| Sept 3 to 22, 11:59 pm* |
Weeks 5 through 12
| Sept 23 to Nov 15** |
Weeks 13 and Beyond Schedule changes in Weeks 13 through 15 and retroactively are not permitted except for serious and compelling circumstances. Please see Late Schedule Changes. | Nov 18 to Dec 23 and after |
*Repeating courses is permitted. Maximum load: 18 units (16 units for graduate students). For exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Precautions for Reducing Units and Late Schedule Changes.
***When adding units, check your student financial account in the CSUN Portal for a possible fee increase, including nonresident tuition if applicable, and the payment due date. If units increase to 6.1 or more, additional fees will be charged. View tuition and other fees and payment deadlines. Units added after Sept. 23, the 20th day of instruction, will not increase a student’s financial aid award; see What Affects My Aid – Enrollment Requirements.
Withdrawal Deadlines* | |
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Last day to drop one or more classes, or withdraw from all classes, online | Sunday, Sept 22, 2024* |
20th day of instruction (Census) - A grade of "W" will be issued when dropping after this date. | Sept 23* |
Weeks 5-12: Request formal approval to drop using the appropriate form(s) at Student Forms - Withdrawals.* | Sept 23 to Nov 15** |
Weeks 13+ (last 3 weeks of instruction and beyond): Request formal approval using the appropriate form(s) at Student Forms - Withdrawals.* | Nov 18 to Dec 23** |
See Late Schedule Changes for more information.
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Academic Program Changes and Late Schedule Changes.
**Withdrawals in Weeks 5-12 are normally not permitted and rarely approved in Weeks 13-17. In both cases, only serious and compelling reasons are considered.
Tuition and Other Fees - Payment Schedule |
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See the University Cash Services website for: – Tuition and other fees
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*If you fail to pay in full by the deadlines published at Payment Due Date, or you do not make the required Installment Payment Plan payments by the IPP due dates and times, you will be disenrolled from some or all of your classes.
Financial Aid & Scholarships * | |
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2024-2025 Federal and California Financial Aid application period began** | Late December 2023 |
Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by | April 2, 2024 |
Document deadline for on-time 2024-2025 financial aid (Documents are processed in the order received.**) | April to May |
Fall 2024 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed (or deposited by eRefund) starting today and weekly hereafter. Get your financial aid more safely and earlier—sign up for eRefund. | mid-August |
Enrollments recorded by the 20th day of instruction are considered official. Adding units after this date will not increase a student's financial aid award.*** | Sept. 25 |
Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. Also known as the "60% point." | Nov. 2 *** |
*Please see Urgent Financial Aid Dates for more information.
**As explained at Important 2024-25 Financial Aid Updates, the aid application period began in late December. The usual, earlier deadlines may resume for 2025-26.
Spring Semester 2025
Quick Info:
- Academic advisement for undergraduates and graduate student advisement
- Weekday classes begin first, on Tues., Jan. 21, 2025. Weekend classes begin Sat. and Sun., Jan. 25 and 26.
- Tuition and other fees
Spring 2025 Instructional Days * | |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Mon., Jan. 20, 2025 |
Weekday classes begin | Tues., Jan. 21 |
Weekend classes begin | Sat. and Sun., Jan. 25 and 26 |
Spring recess; no instruction. | Mon. to Sun., March 17 to 23 |
César Chávez Day Holiday observed - campus closed; no instruction. Classes resume April 1. | Mon., March 31 |
Last day of formal instruction | Fri., May 9 |
Final examinations | Sat. to Fri., May 10 to 16 |
Grades available through the CSUN Portal starting | Sat., May 10 (updated nightly thereafter) |
Last day of spring semester and 2024-2025 academic year | Fri., May 23 |
*Instructional dates are based on the relevant academic year calendar.
**Verify weekend meeting dates in the Meeting Information section of Class Search.
Registration Periods | |
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Early Registration and Wait Listing begin. | Mon., Nov. 4, 2024 |
Registration-by-Appointment. Maximum load: 18 units from the start* | From your registration appointment through Tues., Dec. 10 |
Eligible CSUN students may enroll in one CSU Fully Online Course at another campus | From Mon., Jan. 6 through Fri., Jan. 24, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) |
Nonrestrictive Registration. No appointment needed. Maximum load: 18 units* | Wed., Dec. 11, 2024 through Mon., Jan. 20, 2025 |
Repeating courses is permitted beginning: | Wed., Dec. 11, 2024 |
Wait listing period** | From your registration appointment through Sun., Jan. 26, 11:59 pm |
See How to Register for assistance.
*Students in good standing may enroll in 18 units maximum as soon as registration begins (16 units for graduate students). For exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**You can wait list for closed classes—up to 13 wait-listed units — as soon as registration begins. For help, see the guide Wait List for Closed Classes.
Late Registration / Schedule Adjustment* | |
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Week 1 of Classes
| Jan. 21 to Jan. 26, 2025** |
Weeks 2–4
| Jan. 27 to Feb. 16** |
End of Week 4
| Feb. 16** |
Weeks 5-12
| Feb. 17 to April 18** |
Weeks 13 and Beyond Schedule changes in Weeks 13-15 and retroactively are not permitted except for serious and compelling circumstances. Please refer to Late Schedule Changes. | April 21 to May 23 and beyond** |
*Repeating courses is permitted. Maximum load: 18 units (16 units for grad students). For details and exceptions, see Enrollment Limits.
**Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Precautions for Reducing Units and Late Schedule Changes.
***When adding units, check your student financial account in the CSUN Portal for a possible fee increase, including nonresident tuition if applicable, and the payment due date. If units increase to 6.1 or more, additional fees will be charged. View tuition and other fees and payment deadlines. Units added on or after Feb. 17, the 20th day of instruction, will not increase a student’s financial aid award; see What Affects My Aid – Enrollment Requirements.
Withdrawal Deadlines | |
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Last day to drop one or more classes, or withdraw from all classes, online | Fri., Feb. 16, 2024* |
20th day of instruction (Census) - A grade of "W" will be issued after this date. | Feb. 17* |
Weeks 5-12: Complete the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s) (required)* | Feb. 17 to April 18** |
Weeks 13+ (last 3 weeks of instruction and retroactive): Complete the appropriate Late Schedule Change form(s) (required)* | April 21 to May 23** |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review Precautions for Reducing Units and Late Schedule Changes.
**Withdrawals in Weeks 5 to 12 are normally not permitted and rarely approved in Weeks 13 to 17. In both cases, only serious and compelling reasons are considered.
Tuition and Other Fees | Payment Deadlines |
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See the University Cash Services website for: — Refund Information and Setting up eRefund/Direct Deposit. The last day for a partial refund (drop in units below 6.1) is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. |
*If you fail to pay in full by the Payment Due Date, or you do not make the required Installment Payment Plan due dates and times, you may be disenrolled from some or all of your classes. Any payments made AFTER the deadline dates will NOT prevent disenrollment. After disenrollment, course availability is not guaranteed. It is the sole responsibility of the student to withdraw from classes. Failure to follow formal withdrawal procedures will result in an obligation to pay fees.
Financial Aid* | |
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2024-2025 Federal and California Financial Aid application period began** | Dec. 2023 |
Priority consideration given to those who file FAFSA by: | May 2, 2024 |
Document deadline for on-time 2024-2025 financial aid* | April to May 2024 |
Spring 2025 Financial Aid balance checks are mailed or deposited by eRefund (faster and safer) starting today and weekly hereafter. Visit eRefund FAQs and Setting Up eRefund/Direct Deposit. | TBA (mid-Jan. 2025) |
Enrollments recorded by the 20th day of instruction are considered official. Adding units after this date will not increase a student's financial aid award.*** | Feb. 17, 2025 |
Students who remain enrolled after this date may not need to repay Financial Aid. Also known as the "60% point." | March 27, 2025 |
*See Financial Aid and Urgent Dates for more information.
**As explained at Important 2024-25 Financial Aid Information, the aid application period began late. The usual, earlier deadlines will resume for 2025-26.
Summer Term 2025
Summer 2025 Highlights
- You can wait list for classes from the start of Registration-by-Appointment until the end of online registration for each session.
- Summer 2025 classes begin Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the day after Memorial Day.
- Summer Term is now offered on a state-support basis. Visit Summer Term Tuition & Fees.
- Visiting students may enroll in CSUN summer classes through extension at Tseng College Open University.
STAY RIGHT HERE and use the dates in this state-support Summer Term Registration Calendar if you are:
- A matriculated CSUN student, that is, you are enrolled in a CSUN degree or certificate program.
- Admitted to one of the special state-supported, year-round cohort programs listed below.
- A CSUN student who has received the Summer Enrollment SPRINT Grant. SPRINT students will be notified in April of their eligibility to enroll and in which classes. Eligibility in a previous year does not indicate eligibility in the current year. Learn more about SPRINT.
- An applicant for the fall semester and pending an admission decision.
Special Year-Round Cohort Programs
You are eligible to enroll in summer classes that are part of a special year-round cohort program if you have been formally admitted to the program. The cohort programs offering summer courses are:
- Associate Degree in Nursing to BS in Nursing (ADN-BSN Community College Collaboratives)
- Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctoral Program in Audiology (AuD)
- Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Permission numbers may be required to enroll in summer 2025 special year-round cohort courses at all times. Please check with your program advisor.
How to Register
Eligible, matriculated CSUN students should:
- First obtain their own registration appointment on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Then enroll in classes during the Registration-by-Appointment period and after.
- Maximum unit load: 13 units for all summer sessions combined.
Visit the Summer Appointment/Enrollment How-To Guide and Wait List for Closed Classes.
Class Search
Look up summer courses in Class Search. No login is required. Select the following options from the search field drop-down menus:
- Term: "2255 - Summer Term 2025"
- Session: "Summer, SPRINT and Cohort Courses" (all three)
- Subject/Department: Choose the subject you want.
- Select the Quick Search button.
Calendar-at-a-Glance
The dates below are based on information available at the time of publication. Dates are subject to change without notice.
Summer 2025 Instructional Days | |
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Session 1 (12 weeks) | Tuesday to Tuesday, May 27 to Aug. 19, 2025 |
Session 2 (first 6 weeks) | Tuesday to Tuesday, May 27 to July 8 |
Juneteenth Holiday | No instruction Thursday, June 19 |
Independence Day Observed | No instruction Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5. Sunday classes meet July 6. |
Session 3 (second 6 weeks) | Wednesday to Tuesday, July 9 to Aug. 19 |
Final Examinations | Held on the last class meeting. Confirm with your professor. |
Grades available in the CSUN Portal (updated nightly) | Starting Tuesday, Aug. 19 |
Registration Periods | |
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Obtain an online appointment to register. * | March 11 to 17, 2025 |
Registration-by-Appointment and Wait Listing begin, all sessions ** | March 18 |
Nonrestrictive Registration, Sessions 1 and 2, begins. No appointment needed.** Wait listing continues. | April 1 to May 26 |
Nonrestrictive Registration, Session 3. No appointment needed.** | April 1 to July 8 |
Repeating courses previously taken at CSUN is permitted in all three summer sessions beginning: | April 1 |
Visiting, non-matriculated students may enroll through the Tseng College starting: | April 1 |
*For matriculated students only. The system will create registration appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the Summer Enrollment How-To Guide.
** Permission is always required to add year-round cohort summer classes.
Late Registration & Schedule Adjustment | |
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Defined for state-supported courses only: | Wait listing continues throughout the late schedule change period. * |
Sessions 1 and 2 | Tuesday to Friday, May 27 to June 6, 2025 * |
Sessions 1 and 2 wait listing ends: | June 6, 11:59 p.m. |
Session 3 | Wednesday to Friday, July 9 to 18 * |
Session 3 wait listing ends: | July 18, 11:59 p.m. |
* The online, self-service registration system is available throughout this late schedule change period. Deadlines may differ for visiting students enrolling through Tseng College Open University.
Withdrawal Deadlines & Last Day to Drop a Class ** | |
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For Sessions 1 and 2 | Friday, June 6, 2025 * |
For Session 3 | Friday, July 18 * |
*Important! Reducing the number of enrolled units may affect your eligibility for Financial Aid and more. Before dropping, review the Precautions for Reducing Units.
**Withdrawals are not permitted without formal approval after the second Friday of a session. Learn more at Late Schedule Changes.
Tuition, Other Fees & Payment Deadlines |
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For summer 2025 tuition fees and mandatory campus fees for state-support courses and year-round cohort programs, visit these University Cash Services webpages: Visiting (nonmatriculated) students, please visit Tseng College Open University payment instructions. |
*If you fail to make your payment in full by the payment deadlines, you may be disenrolled from some or all of your classes. Any payments made AFTER the deadline dates will NOT prevent disenrollment. After disenrollment, course availability is not guaranteed. It is the sole responsibility of the student to withdraw from classes. Failure to follow formal withdrawal procedures will result in an obligation to pay fees.
Financial Aid for Summer |
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Summer financial aid is available for continuing CSUN students who qualify. For more information, visit Summer Financial Aid. |