Graduate Studies

CSUN


Valera Hall (VH) 275
18111 Nordoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8222

Phone: (818) 677-2138

Send email

Graduate Domestic Admissions
(818) 677-5800

Graduate Evaluations
(818) 677-4800

Distinguished Visiting Speakers Program

2024-2025 Application

Application Period

  • Opens: August, 16, 2024
  • Closes: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds have been disbursed

The Distinguished Visiting Speaker Program (DVSP) engages students and university members in relevant, thought-provoking discussions on a diverse range of issues that impact our lives, environment and our communities. The DVSP Speaker Series brings prominent artists, scientists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs and other leading thinkers to classrooms and university wide lectures to share their discoveries, stories, visionary ideas and artistic performances. 

Applications can only be submitted in one category: 

 Category 1 

  • Applications (up to $500) request funds for classroom visits, department seminars by a distinguished speaker. 

Category 2 

  • Applications (up to $1,500) request funds for individuals or small groups of scholars with broad appeal to the university community. 

Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Academic Year 2024 - 2025. 

Please note: international speakers may have up to 30% of honorarium withheld for taxes. 

Graduate Studies

CSUN


Valera Hall (VH) 275
18111 Nordoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8222

Phone: (818) 677-2138

Send email

Graduate Domestic Admissions
(818) 677-5800

Graduate Evaluations
(818) 677-4800

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